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City of McPherson Approves Updated Pay Plan, Utility Charge Increase for Sewer and Stormwater

Tuesday, November 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved an updated pay plan that will bring an overall 11.94% increase in compensation expense. The plan, presented as part of a compensation study by the Arnold Group, factors in a two percent cost of living raise,... Read More.

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Tuesday, August 19

RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break

Thursday, August 7

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews are working on a main break in the west easement of Odell Street between Zarah Drive and Cheyenne Drive. Minimal disruptions to service may occur.Please be careful and attentive when driving in these areas. The City apologizes for... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break at 10th and Frey

Tuesday, June 3

GREAT BEND, Kan — The City of Great Bend utility crews are working on a main break at 10th and Frey. Work will involve reducing traffic for East Bound traffic.Please be attentive and careful when driving in the area. The city apologizes for any... Read More.

Utility Crews Working on Main Break at South of 10th and Hickory Intersection

Friday, May 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend utility crews are working on a water main break at the south of 10th and Hickory intersection. Water service outages are to be expected in the area. A short section south of the 10th and... Read More.

Garden City, McPherson and Pratt Utility Crews Respond to Help City of Jetmore Restore Power After Severe Storms

Thursday, May 29

JETMORE, Kan. — You often see stories about electric utility crews being called upon to assist in other areas of the country to help with major power restoration efforts... Think of hurricane released storm damage. Earlier this week, power crews from Garden City, McPherson and... Read More.

Utility Work on 4th Street Between Elm and Walnut, Traffic Reduced to One Lane

Wednesday, May 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend reported that crews are currently working at 4th street between Elm St. and Walnut St., which is expected to take approximately three weeks with minimal impact on traffic.Traffic will be reduced to one lane through... Read More.

Utility Work Beginning on Kiowa Road

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend shared today that utility work is starting on Kiowa Road and is expected to take approximately two weeks with minimal impact expected on traffic. A short section of the northbound lane will be closed for... 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.

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20.Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports scammers used phone, in-person, and... Read More.

Utility Crews Working on Two New Main Breaks

Tuesday, August 6

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utilities crews are working on two separate water main breaks this morning. The first is located at Main and Railroad Avenue and the second is located at Third & Plum. Expect water service outages or reduced... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break at 17th and 281 Bypass

Monday, August 5

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews for the City of Great Bend are currently working on a water main at 17th and the 281 Bypass. Those in the area should expect water service outages or reduced pressure.The City reminds the public to... Read More.