Amazon to build new delivery station in Scott City

Published on July 31, 2025.

Amazon is planning to build a new 61,000-square-foot, last-mile delivery station in the new SEMO Industrial Park in Scott City, Missouri. The new facility will streamline the company’s logistics in southeast Missouri, enhancing delivery services in Cape Girardeau, Scott and surrounding counties. Through the project, Amazon will invest $15 million in capital and create 70 new jobs for the area. This will be Amazon’s 17th operational facility in Missouri and the first in the southeast part of the state.

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The Wall That Heals visits St. Louis

Published on July 31, 2025.

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and its accompanying Mobile Education Center, visited Jefferson Barracks Park in St. Louis County from July 24-27. A program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, this powerful tribute honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War and memorializes the 58,281 names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice — giving their life for their country.

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Power Profile: Representative Keri Ingle

Published on July 31, 2025.

For Rep. Keri Ingle, energy policy is deeply personal.

Before her election to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2018, Ingle built her career as a licensed master social worker, helping children, families and medically vulnerable people navigate some of life’s hardest challenges, an experience she said continues to shape her work in public office. Now representing the 35th District in the Missouri House, which includes parts of Lee’s Summit and southern Kansas City, she serves as ranking member of the House Utilities committee, where she’s become a strong voice for balancing energy reliability, affordability and innovation.

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Ameren Missouri unveils plans to build new hybrid energy center

Published on July 08, 2025.

Ameren Missouri announces it is taking the next step in its generation investment plan by filing an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build a new energy center in Jefferson County. The application involves the construction of an 800-megawatt (MW) simple-cycle natural gas generation plant, in addition to Ameren Missouri's first large-scale battery storage facility at one location. Known as the Big Hollow Energy Center, the new facility is designed to efficiently meet increased energy demands while ensuring grid resiliency.

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Smart technology helps thousands avoid outages during May 16 tornado

Published on July 08, 2025.

When an EF-3 tornado tore through the St. Louis region on May 16, it left behind a trail of devastation — damaged homes, downed trees and a battered electric grid. Following the aftermath of the storm, more than 2,000 personnel, from throughout the Midwest, descended upon the worst-hit areas of St. Louis to assess the damage, remove debris and restore power to those affected by the tornado. This monumental task included rebuilding more than 100 miles of damaged electric lines and replacing more than 800 power poles affected by the storm. Despite the challenges posed by storm debris, crews were able to safely restore power to more than 100,000 customers in the first 48 hours following the tornado's touchdown.

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Ameren Missouri donates 900 air conditioners to Cooldownstlouis.org

Published on July 08, 2025.

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated 900 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the company’s most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and throughout Missouri. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe.

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Power Profile: Jake Hummel

Published on July 08, 2025.

Jake Hummel didn’t set out to enter politics. He started out as a union electrician with IBEW Local 1 and spent years working hands-on at job sites across Missouri.

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