Trimming Trees Keeps Branches Safely Off Lines, Improves Reliability
Trees are a power line’s natural enemy. While trees provide beauty and shade to our homes, those planted too closely to power lines can…
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Comment Period Opens, Member Meeting Set for Electric Rate Changes
Midwest Energy is seeking member comments on proposed changes to electric rates across all classes.
The proposed new rates, the first…
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Lehman Retires from Midwest Energy
Earnie Lehman, President of Midwest Energy, retired from the company Feb. 1 after 15 years of service.
During Lehman’s tenure, Midwest…
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No Barriers Warriors Program
America is home to millions of men and women who have served in our armed forces, many of whom are living with a disability. That’s why…
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Pole Inspections Begin in Barton County
Global Utility Services, an authorized contractor for Midwest Energy, begins pole inspections of Midwest Energy poles Monday in rural…
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Local Groups Get $5,000 Midwest Energy Impact Grants
Five area charities and non-profit groups recently received $5,000 “Impact Grants” from the Midwest Energy Community Fund, to support…
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Trego County Officials Report Rise in Carbon Monoxide Cases
Trego County Emergency Management officials, in a Nov. 1 Facebook post, said Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital has seen an increase in patients…
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Regional Non-Profit Groups Awarded $1,000 Grants
Ten local charities and non-profit groups were recent recipients of $1,000 donations from the Midwest Energy Community Fund and CoBank,…
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Teams Make Solid Showings at 2017 International Linemen’s Rodeo
Midwest Energy’s linemen made a strong showing at the 2017 International Linemen’s Rodeo, held Oct. 14 in Bonner Springs, with the…
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Damaged Gas Exhaust Vents May Lead to Deadly Carbon Monoxide Build-up
The hail storm that pounded WaKeeney on Aug. 10 did something potentially more serious than shatter windshields, shred shingles and dent…
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