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Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement and Grants Permission for Liberty to Construct a New Gas Generation Facility in Joplin

June 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission issued an Order approving an agreement and granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to The Empire District Electric Company […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline from Missouri American Water Company CCN Requests

June 4, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of June 29, 2026, in an application from Missouri-American Water Company (Missouri-American) requesting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs) to […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Reminds Consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law Began June 1

June 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is in effect from June 1 through September 30. This law was created to protect residential customers of investor-owned […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission: Liberty Files Renewable Energy Standard Report and Plan

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty has filed its 2025 Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Compliance Report and 2026-2028 RES Compliance Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The requirement […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline of April 17 for Liberty (Empire) Fuel Adjustment and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause Request

April 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of April 17, 2026, for cases filed by The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty (Empire), requesting an […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule for Liberty’s CCN Request

March 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing a virtual local public hearing on April 16, 2026, to receive customer comments in a request for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement in Liberty Electric Rate Case Including Rate Change Delay

January 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve proposed Agreements and a Supplemental Agreement between the Staff of the Commission, Midwest Energy Consumers Group, Renew […]

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Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet provider, is lending a hand to neighbors in need with a $1,500 donation to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties. The funds will help the nonprofit respond […]

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Sparklight Launches Sparklight Mobile, Expanding Affordable Connectivity Beyond the Home

December 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As reliable mobile connectivity becomes increasingly essential for education, work, healthcare access and everyday life, Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider serving more than one million customers across 24 states, has introduced […]

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  • Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area to Host 2nd Annual Impact in Action Community Event on August 12; RSVP by July 24
  • Freeman Health System to Host Graduation Ceremony for Freeman Learning Center Students Heading to Kindergarten
  • China’s Xi Touts Open-Source AI and Takes a Swipe at U.S. Dominance
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