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Public Utilities
2007 Session - January through May
The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to PUBLIC UTILITIES, January through May, 2007.
The Clippings books are available for use in the library. You may photocopy articles from the books. If you have questions regarding this collection please feel free to contact State Library staff. Contact information is found at the top and bottom of this page.
The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.
Each article cited contains the following information:
Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue
Page number within the clippings book where the article is found
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PAGE NUMBERS BELOW ARE NOT THE PAGE NUMBERS WITH THE NEWSPAPER BUT WITHIN THE CLIPPINGS BOOK)
ARTICLES ON PUBLIC UTILITIES, January through May, 2007
Dan Margolies
Westar verdicts set aside on appeal
Kansas City Star, 1/6/2007
p. 1 Ric Anderson
Westar: Just a bad dream?
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/6/2007
p. 1
Joe Douglas
Energy vision [letter to the editor]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/5/2007
p. 1
A windy plan
Kansas City Star, 1/8/2007
p. 1
John Hanna
Sebelius to pursue energy startegy in second term
Lawrence Journal World, 1/3/2007
p. 2
Les Blevins
Energy costs [letter to the editor]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/5/2007
p. 2
Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 1/9/2007
p. 2
Ron Fields
Energized [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 1/3/2007
p. 2
Associated Press
Governor to pursue broad energy policy during second term
Iola Register, 1/3/2007
p. 3
Sarah Kessinger
Session to cast spotlight on energy
Hutchinson News, 1/7/2007
p. 3
Clara Kilbourn
Rice Co. officials exuberant over future
Hutchinson News, 1/5/2007
p. 4
Mike Hall and Steve Fry
Professor: Wittig could be freed
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/6/2007
p. 4
Heather Hollingsworth
Crews work to restore electricity
Lawrence Journal World, 1/3/2007
p. 4
John Hanna
Governor to pursue broad energy policy
Hutchinson News, 1/3/2007
p. 5
David Twiddy
Appeals cout Wittig convictions tossed
Wichita Eagle, 1/6/2007
p. 5
David Twiddy
Federal appeal Wittig's Westar convictions overturned
Lawrence Journal World, 1/6/2007
p. 6
Steve Fry
Wittig, Lake prosecution faulted for its presentation of corp. flights Professor: Case crashed, burned
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/7/2007
p. 6
Rhonda Holman
Tossed boards must hold CEOs accountable
Wichita Eagle, 1/9/2007
p. 7
Mike Hall
Westar shareholders may foot bills
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/9/2007
p. 7
Robert Boczkiewicz
Whittig-Lake overturned
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/6/2007
p. 8
John Hanna
Energy a priority for Sebelius
Wichita Eagle, 1/3/2007
p. 8
Anna Staatz
Energy issues will be among driving forces
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/3/2007
p. 9
Anna Staatz
Energy panel urged to be foreward-thinking
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/10/2007
p. 9
Robert Boczkiewicz
Feds request more time
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/10/2007
p. 10
Associated Press
Utility crews scrambling to restore power after winter storm
Chanute Tribune, 1/4/2007
p. 10
The Capital-Journal
Fire chief fired
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/11/2007
p. 10
Sarah Kessinger
Legislators have eye on energy in new session
Salina Journal, 1/6/2007
p. 11
Anna Staatz
Biofuel growth a cornerstone of plan
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/11/2007
p. 11
Associated Press
Wittig seeks release from prison
Lawrence Journal World, 1/12/2007
p. 11
Associated Press
Wittig defense asks for client's release
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/12/2007
p. 12
Wichita Eagle
Westar reversal
Kansas City Star, 1/13/2007
p. 12
Tim Carpenter
Senate utilities committee powerful gusts
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/17/2007
p. 12
Carl Manning
Telecom subsidies in Kansas have range of uses
Lawrence Journal World, 1/15/2007
p. 13
David Twiddy
Attorney asks for Wittig's release
Hutchinson News, 1/12/2007
p. 13
Associated Press
Telecom subsidies benefit rural Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/15/2007
p. 13
Steve Fry
Wittig resentencing is Feb. 5
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/13/2007
p. 14
Scott Rothschild
Energy initiatives encouraged
Lawrence Journal World, 1/17/2007
p. 14
Associated Press
Prosecutors seek five-year sentence for Wittig
Kansas City Star, 1/18/2007
p. 14
David Twiddy
Feds urge judge to give Wittig five-year sentence
Wichita Eagle, 1/18/2007
p. 14
The Capital-Journal
Westar seeks KCC's OK to build transmission line
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/18/2007
p. 14
Steve Fry
Feds intent on prison for Wittig
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/18/2007
p. 15
Randy Scholfield
Energize be a leader in renewables
Wichita Eagle, 1/13/2007
p. 15
Energy efforts [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/18/2007
p. 15
Amy Bickel
Is there enough corn to feed ethanol plants?
Hutchinson News, 1/16/2007
p. 16
Jerry Siebenmark
Cox expands phone service
Wichita Eagle, 1/18/2007
p. 16
John Green
Westar proposes routes for new transmission lines
Hutchinson News, 1/18/2007
p. 17
David Klepper
Kline cleared in ethics complaint
Wichita Eagle, 1/18/2007
p. 17
Tim Hrenchir
Firing of fire chief burns his backers
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/19/2007
p. 18
Carl Manning
Telecom subsidies has range of uses
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 1/15/2007
p. 18
Sharon Montague
Westar applies for Hutch-to-Salina route
Salina Journal, 1/18/2007
p. 19
Tim Vandenack
Holcomb plants under fire from Colo.
Hutchinson News, 1/23/2007
p. 19
Tim Vandenack
Proposals for 2 more ethanol plants in the works
Hutchinson News, 1/23/2007
p. 20
Sarah Kessinger
Bill targets coal-fired facilities
Hutchinson News, 1/23/2007
p. 20
Power play Sebelius looks to ignite state's energy production
Garden City Telegram, 1/16/2007
p. 20
Associated Press
Opinions run hot and cold on wind farm plan
Lawrence Journal World, 1/23/2007
p. 20
Mary Clarkin
County puts off Westar's request
Hutchinson News, 1/19/2007
p. 21
Editorial Board
Good problems
Hutchinson News, 1/20/2007
p. 21
Scott Rothschild
Lawmakers to consider bill for building new nuclear plant
Lawrence Journal World, 1/21/2007
p. 21
News Staff
Ford Co. officials have not yet responded ot biofuels lawsuit
Hutchinson News, 1/23/2007
p. 21
Associated Press
Counties' residents debate wind farm benefits
Wichita Eagle, 1/23/2007
p. 22
Life on the lines when stuck with storm duty
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/20/2007
p. 22
Scott Rothschild
Moratorium sought on coal-fired plants
Lawrence Journal World, 1/23/2007
p. 23
Associated Press
Lawmakers to consider nuke plant bill
Hutchinson News, 1/22/2007
p. 23
Fuels for thought Kansas considers alternative energy solutions
Wichita Eagle, 1/25/2007
p. 23
Deb Gruver, Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor and Dion Lefler
State already on path Bush has proposed
Wichita Eagle, 1/25/2007
p. 24
Carl Manning
Kansas fees pay for a variety of things
Hutchinson News, 1/15/2007
p. 24
Tim Unruh
Wind turbines spark controversy
Salina Journal, 1/22/2007
p. 25
[Article on David Wittig trial]
Hutchinson News, 1/15/2007
p. 25
Sarah Kessinger
Moratorium on coal plants proposed
Salina Journal, 1/23/2007
p. 26
Sarah Kessinger
Lawmaker hoping to force delay
Hays Daily News, 1/23/2007
p. 26
Wittig case system works [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/26/2007
p. 27
Renate R. Mai-Dalton
All deserve justice
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/26/2007
p. 27
James Carlson
Wind turbine project in western Kansas outlined
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/26/2007
p. 27
Clara Kilbourn
A valid reason to raise one's voice
Hutchinson News, 1/25/2007
p. 27
Dion Lefler
House OKs secret utility rate increases
Wichita Eagle, 1/26/2007
p. 28
Ron Fields
Smart power [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 1/26/2007
p. 29
Tim Vandenack
Power plant timing questioned
Hutchinson News, 1/30/2007
p. 29
Sarah Kessinger
Bill seeks to detain power plants
Garden City Telegram, 1/23/2007
p. 29
Scott Rothschild
Bill would make it easier to expand nuclear energy
Lawrence Journal World, 1/27/2007
p. 29
Associated Press
Dodge City|Ethanol plant subject of lawsuit
Kansas City Star, 1/31/2007
p. 29
Associated Press
Biofuel plants planned
Emporia Gazette, 1/24/2007
p. 30
Associated Press
Landowners upset with Westar
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/29/2007
p. 30
Associated Press
Ethanol suit court date set
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/31/2007
p. 30
Sarah Kessinger
Wind farm opponents force revision in bill
Hutchinson News, 1/26/2007
p. 30
Tim Vandenack
Nebraska firm plans ethanol plant at proposed Sunflower center
Hutchinson News, 1/27/2007
p. 31
Harris News Service
Hearing on moratorium
Hutchinson News, 1/28/2007
p. 31
Michael Hooper
Westar's pruning irks some residents
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/31/2007
p. 31
John Green
Residents question Westar's line plans
Hutchinson News, 1/28/2007
p. 32
Randy Scholfield
Serious? Political talk vs. action on renewables
Wichita Eagle, 1/30/2007
p. 32
David Klepper
Critics present case against coal plant
Kansas City Star, 1/30/2007
p. 33
David Klepper
Coal plant likely to go up, despite opponents
Wichita Eagle, 1/30/2007
p. 33
Scott Rothschild
House bill could 'kill' coal plant projects
Lawrence Journal World, 1/30/2007
p. 33
Dan Voorhis
Head to head over hookups Cox, At&T gird for battle over bundled services
Wichita Eagle, 1/28/2007
p. 34
Wind energy challenge in motion
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/31/2007
p. 34
James Carlson
Bill would halt new coal-fired plants
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/30/2007
p. 35
Another bright idea on energy savings
Wichita Eagle, 2/1/2007
p. 35
Bob Hooper
Ethanol: Transfusion or hemorrhage? [opinion]
Hays Daily News, 1/28/2007
p. 35
Adrian Polansky
Ethanol production must adhere to state's water rules
Wichita Eagle, 2/1/2007
p. 36
Anna Staatz
Planned energy advisory panel supported
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/1/2007
p. 36
Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
Colwich rethinks ehtanol plant rezoning
Wichita Eagle, 2/1/2007
p. 36
John Milburn
House panel hears about power plant
Salina Journal, 1/30/2007
p. 37
Energy conservation critical for governor's second term
Hays Daily News, 1/29/2007
p. 37
Letters to the Journal
Salina Journal, 1/28/2007
p. 37
Associated Press
Sebelius issues conservation order
Manhattan Mercury, 1/30/2007
p. 37
Sarah Kessinger
More needed than just wind turbines
Salina Journal, 1/28/2007
p. 38
Tom Bell
Bush hits right note on gas [editorial]
Salina Journal, 1/28/2007
p. 38
Editorial Board
Slow down
Hutchinson News, 2/1/2007
p. 38
Current levels of wind energy
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/2/2007
p. 38
Energy efficiency
Wichita Eagle, 2/2/2007
p. 38
John Milburn
House holds power switch
Junction City Daily Union, 1/30/2007
p. 39
Bob Livingston
Cell phone sanity [letter to the editor]
Wichita Eagle, 2/4/2007
p. 39
House holds nuclear plant bill until Monday
Wichita Eagle, 2/3/2007
p. 39
Sarah Kessinger
Bill will promote new energy efficiency in Kansas
Chanute Tribune, 2/2/2007
p. 39
Associated Press
Landowners upset with Westar's plans for power lines
Dodge City Daily Globe, 1/29/2007
p. 40
Crowson' view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 2/6/2007
p. 40
Amy M. Cotham
'Gifted and Talented Day' at capitol raises awareness
Chanute Tribune, 2/2/2007
p. 40
Eric Swenson
Not living up to its potential
Dodge City Daily Globe, 1/29/2007
p. 41
John Hanna
Lawmakers table bill to ban coal-fired plants
Wichita Eagle, 2/3/2007
p. 41
David Klepper
Ban on coal-fired power plants is tabled
Kansas City Star, 2/3/2007
p. 41
Steve Fry
Judge cuts Wittig sentence
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/6/2007
p. 42
Steve Miller
Don't slow down [letter to the editor]
Hutchinson News, 2/4/2007
p. 42
Sarah Kessinger
House passes energy bills; more in wings
Hutchinson News, 2/6/2007
p. 42
Taylor Atkins
Caught in the net
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/6/2007
p. 43
Scott Rothschild
Moratorium on coal-burning plants rejected
Lawrence Journal World, 2/3/2007
p. 43
Dan Margolies
Ex-Westar CEO resentenced
Kansas City Star, 2/6/2007
p. 44
John Hanna
Nuclear bill is advanced by House
Hutchinson News, 2/2/2007
p. 44
Dan Margolies
Judge cuts Wittig's sentence to 2 years
Wichita Eagle, 2/6/2007
p. 44
Hallie Skinner
Teens should think more digitally
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/6/2007
p. 45
Energy efficiency
Lawrence Journal World, 2/7/2007
p. 45
Would three more Kansas plants matter?
Wichita Eagle, 2/8/2007
p. 45
Dan Johnson
Conservation a start
Hays Daily News, 2/4/2007
p. 45
Moving forward
Garden City Telegram, 2/1/2007
p. 45
Sarah Kessinger
House passes three energy bills
Salina Journal, 2/6/2007
p. 46
Steve Everly
Aquila to take buyout
Kansas City Star, 2/8/2007
p. 46
Mark Davis
Buyout worth millions echoes amid decline
Kansas City Star, 2/8/2007
p. 47
Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
Aquila selling to two companies
Wichita Eagle, 2/8/2007
p. 47
Randy Scholfield
Ask questions about coal-fired plants [opinion]
Wichita Eagle, 2/9/2007
p. 48
Mark Fagan
Aquila selling natural gas utilities
Lawrence Journal World, 2/8/2007
p. 48
Editorial Board
Energized
Hutchinson News, 2/7/2007
p. 48
Dan Margolies
Pending utility sale just part of area merger swell
Kansas City Star, 2/8/2007
p. 49
Proposed sale of utility should offer benefits for ratepayers
Kansas City Star, 2/9/2007
p. 49
Barbara Hollingsworth
Bill would promote Kansas oil storage
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/8/2007
p. 49
Dion Lefler
Municipal utilities want to set customers' rates
Wichita Eagle, 2/9/2007
p. 50
Sarah Kessinger
Lawmaker seeks more mercury monitoring
Hutchinson News, 2/7/2007
p. 50
Tim Hrenchir
Wittig can go free on bond
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/9/2007
p. 50
Michael Hooper
Bill touts renewable energy
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/9/2007
p. 51
Dan Margolies
A step toward freedom
Kansas City Star, 2/9/2007
p. 51
Dave Skretta
Struggling utility Aquila planning to sell its assets
Kansas City Star, 2/8/2007
p. 52
Matt Nowak
Global warming discussion
Leavenworth Times, 2/6/2007
p. 52
Sarah Kessinger
Lawmaker seeks increase in mercury monitoring
Hays Daily News, 2/7/2007
p. 52
Phyllis J. Zorn
Utility looks to help 'PAY'ing customers
Hays Daily News, 2/8/2007
p. 52
Mike Corn
Utility's sale should have no effect on purchases in progress
Hays Daily News, 2/8/2007
p. 53
Associated Press
Judge clears ex-Westar chief for release
Hutchinson News, 2/11/2007
p. 53
Robert Boczkiewicz
Judges pave way for Wittig
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/10/2007
p. 53
John Hanna
Kansas reviews energy options
Kansas City Star, 2/13/2007
p. 53
Steve Fry
Wittig leaves federal prison
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/13/2007
p. 54
John Green
Some landowners hope to change route of Westar line
Hutchinson News, 2/9/2007
p. 54
Associated Press
Wittig wins plea to leave on bond
Wichita Eagle, 2/10/2007
p. 54
John Hanna
Legislators unlikely to block coal project
Hutchinson News, 2/3/2007
p. 55
Associated Press
Wittig free on bond pending appeal of sentence
Lawrence Journal World, 2/13/2007
p. 55
Associated Press
Court releases Wittig on bond
Lawrence Journal World, 2/11/2007
p. 55
Flash back
Kansas City Star, 2/11/2007
p. 55
Tim Vandenack
Rural Kansans eager, anxious about impact on their lives, communities
Hutchinson News, 2/11/2007
p. 56-57
Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
Ethanol marketlooks to future
Wichita Eagle, 2/11/2007
p. 57-58
Tom Bell
Nuclear provides an answer [editorial]
Salina Journal, 2/10/2007
p. 58
Mark Wiebe
BPU spending draws a second rebuke
Kansas City Star, 2/14/2007
p. 58
Scott Bershof
Dinner talks revolve on aid
Garden City Telegram, 2/9/2007
p. 58
Ashely Nietfeld
Area counties receive funds to upgrade 911 systems
Dodge City Daily Globe, 2/10/2007
p. 59
Associated Press
Panel reviewing CO2 proposal
Garden City Telegram, 2/13/2007
p. 59
Christopher White Walker
Nuclear energy; the more the better [editorial]
Emporia Gazette, 2/14/2007
p. 59
Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 2/18/2007
p. 59
Sarah Kessinger
House hears about wind farms
Salina Journal, 2/15/2007
p. 60
Sarah Kessinger
Farmers, naturalists fight vs. wind turbines
Hutchinson News, 2/15/2007
p. 60
Mary Clarkin
Board will recommend permit for Westar station
Hutchinson News, 2/16/2007
p. 60
Martin Hawver
Legislature gets it right with enhanced 9-1-1
Junction City Daily Union, 2/12/2007
p. 60
Steve Everly
A freeze-out on lower bills
Kansas City Star, 2/16/2007
p. 61
Brad Cooper
Olathe, company at cross purposes
Kansas City Star, 2/16/2007
p. 61
Dan Margolies
Wittig is released on bond
Kansas City Star, 2/13/2007
p. 62
BPU deserves a board with new perspectives
Kansas City Star, 2/20/2007
p. 62
Michael Hooper
City hopes to land plant
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/15/2007
p. 62
Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
Colwich City Council approves plans for ethanol plant
Wichita Eagle, 2/15/2007
p. 63
Martin Hawver
At the rail
Metro News, 2/16/2007
p. 63
David Twiddy
Regulators approve Aquila sale
Hutchinson News, 2/27/2007
p. 63
John Hanna
Panel's look at conservation starts with carbon dioxide bill
Dodge City Daily Globe, 2/13/2007
p. 64
Steve Fry
Feds won't push appeal
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/21/2007
p. 64
Karen Mikols
Utility hopes program will encourage home improvements
Hays Daily News, 2/16/2007
p. 65
Associated Press
Prosecutors decide not to seek reconsideration of Westar case
Lawrence Journal World, 2/22/2007
p. 65
Dan Margolies
Executives' fate still in limbo
Kansas City Star, 2/22/2007
p. 65
Tim Vandenack
Power agency gets public input on $1B network
Hutchinson News, 2/20/2007
p. 66
Associated Press
Prosecutors won't appeal Wittig case
Wichita Eagle, 2/22/2007
p. 66
Sarah Kessinger
Bill would add rules for wind farms
Garden City Telegram, 2/15/2007
p. 66
Sixty miles of adventure
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/24/2007
p. 67
Gina Penzig
Utility keeping up with energy needs
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/24/2007
p. 67
Westar seeks bids for renewable energy
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/28/2007
p. 67
Steve Everly
Westar ponders winds of change
Kansas City Star, 2/28/2007
p. 68
Mike Belt
New cell phone tower raises some concerns
Lawrence Journal World, 2/27/2007
p. 68
Ethanol company to build two plants
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/24/2007
p. 69
Associated Press
Aquila given final OK
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/27/2007
p. 69
Associated Press
Underground leakage falling behind in cleaning up
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/26/2007
p. 69
David Twiddy
Kansas regulators OK sale of Aquila electric utilities
Lawrence Journal World, 2/27/2007
p. 69
Sam Hananel
Government to invest in plant
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/1/2007
p. 69
Kaley Lyon
Area counties receive money for enhanced 911 systems
Hays Daily News, 2/23/2007
p. 70
John Schlageck
Future of wind energy remains up in the air
Junction City Daily Union, 2/23/2007
p. 70
Steve Fry
Feds: Clamp Wittig finances
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/1/2007
p. 71
Beccy Tanner and Stan Finger
Cold winter brings high gas bills for Wichitans
Wichita Eagle, 3/1/2007
p. 71
James Hart
Judge's order blocks articles about BPU
Kansas City Star, 3/3/2007
p. 71
Westar earnings up 22 percent
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/2/2007
p. 72
Associated Press
Feds want limits placed on Wittig
Lawrence Journal World, 3/2/2007
p. 72
Tim Vandenack
Another ethanol plant proposed in Ford Co.
Hutchinson News, 3/7/2007
p. 72
Chris Oberholtz
Worry about clean air, not leak of BPU memo
Kansas City Star, 3/8/2007
p. 72
Tim Hrenchir
City hopes to cut deal
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/8/2007
p. 73
James W. Tippin
Westar case does not mean jury
Kansas City Star, 3/8/2007
p. 73
Mark Wiebe and Karen Dillon
BPU looks at effects of report
Kansas City Star, 3/8/2007
p. 73-74
Tim Vandenack
Ethanol opponents face off in court
Hutchinson News, 3/2/2007
p. 74
TD unit recognized
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/7/2007
p. 74
John Milburn
States, utilities building wave for renewable energy
Lawrence Journal World, 3/5/2007
p. 75
Karen Dillon
Utility may have violated federal law
Kansas City Star, 3/7/2007
p. 75-76
First amendment wins with appeals ruling
Kansas City Star, 3/7/2007
p. 75
John Milburn
Renewable energy a mounting wave
Hutchinson News, 3/5/2007
p. 76
Tony Rizzo
Block on news story challenged
Kansas City Star, 3/6/2007
p. 76-77
Kathy Hanks
Rotary speaker calls for development of Kansas wind and energy
Hutchinson News, 3/6/2007
p. 77
John Schlageck
Up in the air
Emporia Gazette, 3/3/2007
p. 77
John Schlageck
Up in the air
Chanute Tribune, 3/1/2007
p. 78
John Schlageck
Fate of wind energy is still up in the air
Winfield Daily Courier, 3/1/2007
p. 78
Sarah Kessinger
House bill encourages more nuclear power
Salina Journal, 3/1/2007
p. 79
Sam Hananel
Kansas ethanol plant gets funding
Salina Journal, 3/1/2007
p. 79
Associated Press
Court lifts ban on papers' publication of utility document
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2007
p. 80
Westar to break new ground
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/9/2007
p. 80
Tim Hrenchir
Tree deal would be first in state
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/11/2007
p. 80
Taylor Atkins
Like gasoline itself, prices volatile
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/10/2007
p. 81
Fire marshal employee arrested
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/10/2007
p. 81
Associated Press
Utility might have to delay plant
Hutchinson News, 3/9/2007
p. 81
Mary Clarkin
Westar gets special use permit
Hutchinson News, 3/8/2007
p. 81
Associated Press
Judge rejects ethanol plant lawsuit in Ford County
Lawrence Journal World, 3/11/2007
p. 81
Sarah Kessinger
Lawmaker seeks renewable energy standard
Hutchinson News, 3/8/2007
p. 82
Tim Vandenack
Lawsuit vs. Dodge officials tossed
Hutchinson News, 3/10/2007
p. 82
Sarah Kessinger
State official: Birds, turbines don't mix
Hutchinson News, 3/10/2007
p. 82
Tim Carpenter
Legislator is keen on energy
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/12/2007
p. 83
Mike Hall
Tree trimming angers residents
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/12/2007
p. 83
Associated Press
Kansas City, Kan. document may delay power plant
Lawrence Journal World, 3/9/2007
p. 83
Sarah Kessinger
Horst wants renewable energy by '12
Salina Journal, 3/8/2007
p. 84
Mike Corn
Developer files application in Ellis County for wind farm
Hays Daily News, 3/6/2007
p. 84
John Milburn
Renewable energy causes ripples in Kansas
Junction City Daily Union, 3/5/2007
p. 85
Jeff Davis
The bigger picture courtside with the Wittigs
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/7/2007
p. 85-86
Mark Wiebe
BPU faces a challenge
Kansas City Star, 3/13/2007
p. 86
Tim Hrenchir
Alcala gets time to study tree protection specs
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/14/2007
p. 86
Kathy Hanks
Barton Co. delays vote on zoning for turbines
Hutchinson News, 3/13/2007
p. 87
Roxana Hegeman
Ethanol boom fuels shortage of some seeds
Hutchinson News, 3/13/2007
p. 87
John Milburn
States, utilities building wave for renewable energy
Chanute Tribune, 3/7/2007
p. 87
Tom Bell
Protect your dinner hour [editorial]
Salina Journal, 3/10/2007
p. 88
Rhonda McCurry
New Westar VP is 'people-oriendted'
Wichita Eagle, 3/15/2007
p. 88
Steve Fry
Wittig seeks easing of funds
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/15/2007
p. 88
Mark Wiebe
State control advances
Kansas City Star, 3/15/2007
p. 89
Kansas needs public comment on changes for the BPU
Kansas City Star, 3/17/2007
p. 89
Associated Press
At&T sues NASCAR over logo on car
Wichita Eagle, 3/18/2007
p. 89
Making the upgrade new software bundle tied up in ribbons, woes
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/16/2007
p. 90
Tree trimming a good deal [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/18/2007
p. 90
Walt Chappell
Use the wind
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/19/2007
p. 90
Suzanne Arruda
Let's stop nay-saying and get behind ethanol
Kansas City Star, 3/19/2007
p. 91
Mike Hall
What's not to like about CEOs
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/19/2007
p. 91
Editorial Board
Renewable commitment
Hutchinson News, 3/17/2007
p. 91
Tim Hrenchir
Tree plan changes may take root
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/19/2007
p. 92
Mark Wiebe
Lawmaker's proposals take heat
Kansas City Star, 3/18/2007
p. 92
Jason Gertzen and David Hayes
AT&T will offer video services
Kansas City Star, 3/20/2007
p. 93
David Clouston
Access head explains changes in cable laws
Salina Journal, 3/14/2007
p. 93
David Klepper
Plan seeks to regulate BPU
Kansas City Star, 3/20/2007
p. 94
Tim Hrenchir
Tree partnership takes root
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/21/2007
p. 94
Walt Chappell
Your views disasterous plant plans
Garden City Telegram, 3/14/2007
p. 95
David Goldstein
Biofuel's feasibility to get test
Kansas City Star, 3/24/2007
p. 95
Scott Rochat
Emporia may get $65 million biodiesel plant
Emporia Gazette, 3/23/2007
p. 95
Tim Hrenchir
Westar wins back-taxes appeal
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/27/2007
p. 95
Sam Hartle
Legislators split on state oversight of BPU
Kansas City Kansan, 3/20/2007
p. 96
Emerson Lynn Jr
As KCP&L goes green, Kansas should join it [opinion]
Iola Register, 3/21/2007
p. 96
Scott Bershof
Sierra Club raises new concerns
Garden City Telegram, 3/17/2007
p. 97
John Green
Power line subject of public hearing
Hutchinson News, 3/24/2007
p. 97
Associated Press
Senate approves bill on nuclear expansion
Manhattan Mercury, 2/23-24/2007
p. 98
Associated Press
Biofuels plant will test new technology
Lawrence Journal World, 3/27/2007
p. 98
Ric Anderson
Ethanol fuels worry over water
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/27/2007
p. 98
David Goldstein
State to usher in cellulosic ethanol
Wichita Eagle, 3/26/2007
p. 99
Mark Wiebe
Drug conviction again becomes campaign issue
Kansas City Star, 3/27/2007
p. 99
Wire Service Reports
Aquila closes deal to sell Kansas electric utilities
Hutchinson News, 4/2/2007
p. 100
Tim Hrenchir
Energy audit ideas on county agenda
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/5/2007
p. 100
Sarah Kessinger
Court ruling, lawsuit threaten power plants
Hutchinson News, 4/2/2007
p. 100-101
Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 4/5/2007
p. 101
Scott Rothschild
Hearing on natural gas rate increase is Monday
Lawrence Journal World, 4/3/2007
p. 101
David Twiddy
Sierra Club files power plant suit
Lawrence Journal World, 4/3/2007
p. 101
Aquila sells Kansas utilities
Kansas City Star, 4/3/2007
p. 102
Karen Dillon
Suit seeks hearing on power plant
Kansas City Star, 4/3/2007
p. 102
Editorial Board
Ethanol leader
Hutchinson News, 3/30/2007
p. 102
Chris Steineger
Keeping a close eye
Kansas City Kansan, 4/2/2007
p. 102
Staff News Service
Board rejects bid to recover money
Junction City Daily Union, 3/27/2007
p. 102
Emerson Lynn Jr
Cellulosic ethanol plant will be built in Kansas in 2008 [opinion]
Iola Register, 3/29/2007
p. 103
Associated Press
Wittig trial
Kansas City Star, 3/30/2007
p. 103
Steve Fry
Meeting set in Wittig case
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/30/2007
p. 103
Sam Hartle
House rejects bill to give up BPU oversight
Kansas City Kansan, 3/29/2007
p. 103
Sam Hartle
Outgoing BPU member takes parting shots at media, Steineger
Kansas City Kansan, 3/23/2007
p. 104
Maria Sudekum Fisher
Ethanol plants meet resistance
Salina Journal, 3/25/2007
p. 104
Anna Staatz
Kansas in driver's seat with energy bills
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/1/2007
p. 105
Randy Scholfield
Big leap Kansas is poised for energy takeoff
Wichita Eagle, 4/1/2007
p. 105
Associatd Press
Board rejects Shawnee County's bid to recover back taxes from Westar
Lawrence Journal World, 3/28/2007
p. 106
Sarah Kessinger
Aquila seeks natural gas rate increase
Hutchinson News, 3/29/2007
p. 106
Rachel Davis
Lt. governor tours Conestoga ethanol plant
Garden City Telegram, 3/31/2007
p. 106
Westar to take credit cards
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/7/2007
p. 106
Associated Press
Another power plant?
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/8/2007
p. 106
Jeremy Shapiro
Contract signed for ethanol plant
Hutchinson News, 4/6/2007
p. 107
Associated Press
BPU to get review, not regulation
Hutchinson News, 4/9/2007
p. 107
Associated Press
Utilities board will receive review, not state regulation
Lawrence Journal World, 4/9/2007
p. 107
Associated Press
Company delays coal-fired plant
Wichita Eagle, 4/7/2007
p. 107
Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
Back to boom
Wichita Eagle, 4/8/2007
p. 108
Sarah Kessinger
Bill encouraging safer gas storage signed
Hutchinson News, 4/7/2007
p. 108
AT&T Kansas names president
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/10/2007
p. 108
David Klepper
Review of BPU's finances ordered
Kansas City Star, 4/8/2007
p. 109
Associated Press
Utilities board to get review
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/9/2007
p. 109
Mark Fagan
New power plant possible
Lawrence Journal World, 4/6/2007
p. 109
Dave Stephens
A bit of good about Finney coal plant
Hutchinson News, 4/8/2007
p. 110
Associated Press
Lawrence could get second hydroelectric power plant
Hutchinson News, 4/8/2007
p. 110
Edie Hall
Coal-fired plants' construction delayed
Hutchinson News, 4/6/2007
p. 110
Sophia Maines
Aquila pushes for rate increase
Lawrence Journal World, 4/10/2007
p. 110
Scott Bershof
Proposed Sunflower plants put on hold
Garden City Telegram, 4/7/2007
p. 111
Eric Swanson
Aquila seeking to raise its rates for natural gas delivery
Dodge City Daily Globe, 4/4/2007
p. 111
Eric Swanson
Consumers invited to comment on Aquila rate increase
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/31/2007
p. 112
Ashley Nietfeld
Victory electric acquires Aquila electric
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/31/2007
p. 112
BPU to get review, not state regulation
Junction City Daily Union, 4/10/2007
p. 112
Associated Press
Kansas companies reaping benefits of higher oil prices
Lawrence Journal World, 4/11/2007
p. 113
Dan Margolies
Writer tackles Wittig story
Kansas City Star, 4/17/2007
p. 113
Associated Press
Oil pipeline could go through preserve
Lawrence Journal World, 4/17/2007
p. 113
Mike Corn
Supreme Court ruling could change regulations for plants
Hays Daily News, 4/8/2007
p. 114
Sarah Kessinger
Power ruling raises more questions
Hays Daily News, 4/3/2007
p. 114
Associated Press
Iowa company to build new biodiesel plant in Emporia
Lawrence Journal World, 4/15/2007
p. 115
Karen Dillon
Utilities and EPA dispute semantics
Kansas City Star, 4/16/2007
p. 115
Sarah Kessinger
Council considers action plan
Salina Journal, 4/16/2007
p. 116
Mike Corn
Battles piling up
Hays Daily News, 4/11/2007
p. 116
Our View
Power move
Garden City Telegram, 4/9/2007
p. 117
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