The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a non-unanimous settlement agreement allowing Evergy to recover extraordinary costs incurred during the February 2021 winter storm from Kansas Central customers (formerly Westar) and credit Kansas Metro customers (formerly KCP&L) for the sale of excess power back to the Southwest Power Pool during that same time. The Central … Read more
Multiple area leaders gathered to officially break ground on a new residence hall at Southwestern College. The 94-bed three-story residence hall, yet to be named, will open in the fall of 2023. The facility will be built on the open lot on the south side of Warren Avenue, situated diagonally across from Stewart Field House. … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission invites Evergy customers to attend a virtual public hearing to learn more about the company’s proposed energy efficiency programs and share their feedback with Commissioners. Evergy has filed an application with the KCC requesting approval of a portfolio of nine energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for residential and business customers … Read more
– Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Toland shared how Kansas contributed to, and will benefit from, FIFA’s selection of Kansas City as one of 16 North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup tournament. Missouri will host the World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium, and Kansas will provide Sporting KC’s award-winning Children’s Mercy … Read more
Organizers of Walnut Valley Festival will again offer participants in Land Rush the opportunity to preregister online in advance of the annual race to claim campsites before the start of this year’s festival, which will be held September 14-18. Prospective Land Rush participants are offered the chance to pre-purchase camping and essentially add their names … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration is giving a total of $53 million to eligible child care staff at licensed facilities as a reward for their incredibly essential, hard work. The funds will be made available through Child Care Workforce Appreciation Bonuses that will soon be directly distributed to approximately 22,650 early childhood care … Read more
After seven years as president of Cowley College, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle took part in his final Board of Trustees meeting Monday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. Also, during Monday’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the 2022-2023 proposed operating budget of $24,834,769. During Dr. Rittle’s time at Cowley College he helped the … Read more
Yesterday, alongside bipartisan legislators and casino industry representatives, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 84 to legalize the act of sports wagering in Kansas. The bill also allows state casinos to use digital platforms and create sportsbooks. The ceremony took place at the Statehouse. SB 84 allows venues such as restaurants and nonprofit fraternal … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly celebrated that Kansas hit the lowest unemployment rate in the state’s recorded history, at 2.3%. Unemployment continues to decline in the state, even as the unemployment rate nationally holds flat. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas has the sixth lowest unemployment rate in the country relative to other states. … Read more
A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp. The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Ponca City (OK) High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City High School placed third. Other … Read more