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KCC Begins Public Hearings on Evergy Rate Increase Request

Monday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will begin public hearings this week to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. The application, filed with the KCC on April 25, requests an... Read More.

Fort Larned BOE Approves Negotiated Agreement, Pay Increase

Wednesday, June 14

LAREND, Kan. – The 2023-24 Negotiated Agreement with their certified staff was approved by the Fort Larned US 495 Board of Education Monday. The agreement calls for an average four percent pay raise for teachers. The board also approved raises for other employees, three... Read More.

How a Fed Interest Rate Increase Affects Credit Card Debt, Auto Loans

Wednesday, May 10

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans. On Wednesday, the central bank boosted its benchmark rate by a quarter-point to 5.1%. Rates... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability

Thursday, May 4

TOPEKA – Wedneday, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding opportunities to build the infrastructure needed for more homes and... Read More.