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Central Kansas electric bills will increase following approval of Evergy rate hike

TOPEKA — State regulators approved a utility rate change that will decrease electric rates for Kansas City customers and push up prices for other customers in the state after a long tug of war between proposed corporation price hikes and commission staff estimates over fair prices.During a Tuesday meeting, the three-member Kansas Corporation Commission voted to approve a unanimous settlement agreement with Evergy, the state’s largest utility company.“The order seeks to balance the financial interests of averaging with the protection of the substantial interests of Kansas energy ratepayers,” said Commissioner Dwight Keen.

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USD 373 adding course for electrical certification

The Newton USD 373 Board of Education got a first look at the course book listing for a new class at Newton High School, one that founds a new “pathway” within the career and technical education programs at the school.A partnership between Newton USD 373, Hutchinson Community College and Kansas Electric is creating an electrical pathway – elective classes that could allow students to earn a certification for students upon graduation.“The partnership that we have there is just pretty darn cool,” said Sheila Wendling, assistant superintendent of curriculum for Newton USD 373.

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