Empire District Electric Invests Locally

The Empire District Electric Company makes an investment in the four-states. The company announced a plan today to expand its wind energy resources with over 800 megawatts of power in its service area. The project is estimated to be completed in 2020 and, once completed, will save customers on average $10 on their energy bill.  “We are pleased to put forward this initiative which demonstrates an innovative approach to reduce energy costs for our customers, while supporting …

Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November First

   The cold weather rule takes effect on November 1st in both Missouri and Kansas — helping people keep the heat on through the winter.      Missourians and Kansans who are behind on their utility bills are given the chance to pay the past-due balances, without losing power during the winter months.  They should contact their utility companies to make arrangements. —- TOPEKA – The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on the…

Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1st

   The cold weather rule takes effect on November 1st in both Missouri and Kansas — helping people keep the heat on through the winter.      Missourians and Kansans who are behind on their utility bills are given the chance to pay the past-due balances, without losing power during the winter months.  They should contact their utility companies to make arrangements. —- TOPEKA – The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on the…

Person of Interest Arrested in El Dorado Springs Shooting Death

    Vernon County Missouri authorities have arrested a person of interest in an El Dorado Springs Missouri shooting death.     He’s 40-year-old Charles Shane Green of Nevada, Missouri.     Green had been wanted on active warrants of receiving stolen property and resisting arrest.     Investigators had identified him as a person of interest in last week’s shooting death of 34-year-old Brandon Keith, who was found with a gunsh…