Western Cooperative Electric Assn., Inc.

06/14/2026

The Youth Tour kids are off!!! They catch their flight to DC soon!! Aiden is right up front right and Reagan is in middle left can you see her? Those two are representing Western this week!!

06/13/2026

Our crew had a great time at the Paradise Creek Festival in Plainville today! The guys brought the trucks out for both the parade and Touch-a-Truck, and it was awesome seeing so many smiling faces. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to check out the trucks and visit with us. Small-town events like this are what it’s all about!

Photo credit: Dalton’s wife, Emily

06/11/2026

Our Board of Trustees and Executive Team leaders attended the Sunflower Electric Member Conference today. It was a valuable opportunity to network, share support, and gain insights that will help guide the next steps in serving our members.

06/11/2026

As Summer Harvest gets closer or is here for various parts of the state... ALWAYS remind new drivers, old drivers and every day drivers of farm equipment to watch for Power lines above as they move about.
Always make time for safety!

06/10/2026

Tip to Avoid Scams: Protect your accounts by enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible. MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second step—like a code sent to your phone or an authentication app—beyond just your password. Even if a scammer steals your login information through phishing or data breaches, MFA can stop them from accessing your account.

At Western Cooperative Electric, your security matters. Take a few minutes today to enable MFA and keep your information safe.

06/07/2026

Why does a POD form matter?
Without a POD designation:
Capital credits may require probate documentation and additional estate paperwork.
With a POD designation:
We can verify your beneficiary and process the estate retirement more efficiently.
It is one of the simplest ways to reduce stress for your family during a difficult time.
If you are a current or former member and have not completed a POD form, now is a good time.

06/05/2026

We are a proud Touchstone Energy Partner, Check out this article on 5 Ways to get your home ready for Summer!

Is your house in shape to handle the heat and humidity of summer? Stay cool and save with these tips.

06/03/2026

Have you completed the Cooperative Advantage Survey yet?

As part of our Touchstone Energy membership, this survey gives our cooperative valuable feedback about how we're serving our members and where we can improve. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and your input helps shape the future of the services we provide.

We're still looking for additional responses to ensure we have a strong representation of our membership. This is for Western Members Only - Please take the survey HERE - https://survey.app.cfigroup.com/ahPs3c0SV2S8p3HQ/?Brand=Western%20Cooperative%20Electric

Every response matters, and we appreciate you taking the time to help us better serve our members and communities.

06/03/2026

It’s garage sale season but power poles aren’t bulletin boards. Posting signs can put utility crews at risk and interfere with maintenance work. Help protect lineworkers by keeping poles free of signs, staples and nails.

06/02/2026

6/2/26 - 10:13 Update - Most should be restored for this area - please report an outage if you have one online or call in at 785-743-5561. Thank you.

Power Outage Notice 6/2/26 - 8:18am

Western Cooperative Electric members served by the Prairie Home Substation are currently experiencing a power outage due to an emergency situation.

Our crews have been dispatched and are actively investigating the cause of the outage. We are working to restore power as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of our employees and the public.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to safely restore service. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

See the Outage map at: https://westerncoop.com/outages-emergencies