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Black Hills Energy

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Remember to call 811 before starting dig projects

During National Safe Dig Month this April, Black Hills Energy is reminding homeowners, contractors, and weekend DIYers to contact 811before starting any digging project. Read More

(Photo courtesy of Black HIlls Energy.)
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Black Hills Energy: Take precautions in advance of cold

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier
Central Region, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Weather, Wyoming

Utility company urges High Plains residents to prepare for arctic front

Dense fog has settled into southwest Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Winter Storm Blair set to hit High Plains

  • January 3, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
Close up of gardener planting tree, digging with spade. (Photo: iStock - Halyna Bobyk)

April is National Safe Digging Month: Simple rules to dig safely

  • April 17, 2024
  • By hpj-editorial
Courtesy photo.

Utility readies for winter storm to impact Kansas

  • January 4, 2024
  • By hpj-editorial
Whether you are digging with an excavator or a shovel, calling 811 beforehand is the only safe way to dig. (Photo courtesy of Kansas811.com)

Keeping you safe: Why Black Hills Energy urges customers to call 811 before digging 

  • August 18, 2023
  • By James P. Williams

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