Two Westar Workers Killed in Fatal Accident at Jeffrey Energy Center

Jeffrey Energy Center in St. Marys remains closed following the deaths of two employees on Sunday. (Photo from Westar Energy)

Monday, June 4th, 2018, by Kansas News Service

Two Westar Energy employees have died from injuries received while on the job at the company’s largest power plant. For the Kansas News Service, Brian Grimmett reports.

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