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5 | Page February 2 8 I ssueKCC schedules public hearing and comment period on Evergy%u2019s request to recover costs for new gas plants and solar facilityThe Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled a virtual public hearing beginning at 6 p.m. on March 5th to provide Evergy Kansas customers across the state with information about three proposed new generation investments (two combined cycle gas-fired generating turbine plants and one solar facility). One gas plant would be located near Evergy%u2019s Viola Substation in Sumner County and the second near Hutchinson in Reno County. The Kansas Sky solar facility would be located in Douglas County. The Commission will also provide an opportunity for public comments during the hearing.Evergy filed an application with the KCC requesting a predetermination of the prudency of the investments and whether the company would be entitled to recover the costs of the investments and under what terms. Evergy has asked to recover the cost of construction work in progress (CWIP) and in a future rate proceeding will ask for recovery of the investments after they are in service, which is expected at the end of 2026 for the solar facility and 2029 and 2030 for the gas plants.To participate in the virtual hearing via Zoom and make a public comment, advance registration is required by noon on March 4. For persons wishing to watch, but not comment during the public hearing, a live video stream will be available on the KCC YouTube channel. The hearing will also be recorded for later viewing.In addition to the hearing, the Commission will accept written comments through 5 p.m. on April 7. Comments may be submitted online, by mail or by calling the KCC at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.To register for the virtual hearing, make a public comment online or find additional information on the application, go to the Commission%u2019s website (www.kcc.ks.gov) and click on the %u201cYour Opinion Matters%u201d tab. The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before July 7, 2025.Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Night Vision Coyote Hunting SeasonPRATT (2.28.2025) %u2013 The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host three public meetings in March to gather feedback on the night vision coyote hunting season. These open forum meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts with KDWP staff, which KDWP will use to assess season dates.Meeting Schedule:%u2022 March 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.El Dorado State Park Shooting Facility 2980 NE Shady Creek Access Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042%u2022 March 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.Sportsman%u2019s Acres 3922 Highway K-244 Spur, Junction City, KS 66441%u2022 March 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.Brief Space 219 W 10th St, Hays, KS 67601