Kansas landowners push back on power line project as regulators cite reliability needs

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 1,317

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas utility regulators are weighing the benefits and costs of approving construction of a $493 million transmission line that would travel through four southwest counties.

Multiple Kansas landowners protested the line’s construction and route during nearly three days of hearings in March at the Kansas Corporation Commission, which will make a decision on the proposal by May 13. They contend the line will disrupt agricultural activities, harm the environment and offer few benefits …

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