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City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request to Raise Rates

Thursday, June 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka beginning next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers the opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Commission.Evergy... Read More.

Fed leaves rates unchanged

Thursday, March 20

The Federal Reserve made no changes to interest rates this week and an ag economist says some cuts are likely later in the year. Creighton University’s Ernie Goss says, “They indicated there might be two rate cuts this year. I think that’s probably in... Read More.

Will the Fed cut rates in March? Economist says not likely

Tuesday, March 18

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any policy changes from the Federal Reserve during its March meeting this week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says several recent economic reports indicated weaker conditions, slowing consumer demand, and some softening in the job market. “My... Read More.

Determining Seeding Rates for Corn and Soybeans

Wednesday, February 26

Looking ahead to the 2025 planting season, many farmers are already thinking about seeding rates for corn and soybeans. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Minnesota-based Channel technical agronomist Derek Crompton explains more. The post Determining Seeding Rates for Corn and Soybeans appeared... Read More.

BPU Considering Changes to Some Rural Electric Rates

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules for their jurisdictional customers, which will be discussed at their Board meeting Monday, January 10th at 3 PM at the BPU Offices at 401 West Kansas.Jurisdictional customers... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Grapples with Vehicle Purchases and Approves Revisions to Utility Rates

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — What was supposed to be a routine update on the city of Lindsborg's fleet maintenance agreement with Enterprise turned into an almost hour-long discussion during last night's Lindsborg City Council meeting.The basic issue that was raised involved the adding... Read More.

Individualized Attention Boosts Assessment Scores and Graduation Rates in Great Bend

Thursday, March 21

By Mark Tallman, Kansas Association of School Boards GREAT BEND, Kan. — “We've got something in place for every type of student. It could be an advanced student who's taking dual credit classes with Barton County (Community College), it could be a kid who knows... Read More.

Board Welcomes Student-Athletes, Approves Tuition Rates

Friday, February 9

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees opened its February meeting by continuing its tradition of welcoming student groups when they were introduced to members of the softball and football teams.The Board also received a report on its... Read More.

Evergy, Regulators Near Deal on Kansas Electric Rates

Wednesday, October 4

Regulators will hold a hearing on the agreement on Monday. By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers.If the deal... Read More.

Critics Attack Evergy’s Plan to Raise Electric Rates

Wednesday, August 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — Critics of Evergy’s plan to hike electricity rates in Kansas warn that higher prices would put the health of elderly people in danger. Evergy says its first increase to base rates in five years is less than the inflation over... Read More.

IdeaTek and Halstead Partner to Offer Discounted Fiber Internet Rates

Monday, April 17

HALSTEAD, Kansas – IdeaTek, a Buhler-based fiber internet provider, is partnering with the City of Halstead to offer discounted fiber internet rates to residents and small businesses for the next two years.The partnership is part of the city’s long-range strategic goal to have fiber... Read More.