utility rates

Some local and state officials across the country want to halt development of the facilities

Some Missouri lawmakers say a free market for energy could curb prices.

Experts say electricity is the new eggs as rising utility costs get political.

Utility provider Ameren disconnected more than 17,000 Missouri households in October for lapsing on payments, according to documents filed with the Public Service Commission.

Columbia residents can expect electric utility rates to increase by 2% starting Oct. 1, when fiscal year 2026 begins.

Columbia City Council held a pre-council meeting and a council meeting tonight where it voted unanimously in favor of an adjustment to the water rates.

The Columbia City Council will get its first close-up look at the budget on Monday. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

City officials rethinking recycling program after a tornado destroyed the Material Recovery Facility.

State regulators approved a 12% markup set to take effect while energy demand for cooling increases.

The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices.