Stories from Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Barry Electric Cooperative has announced rolling blackouts for its customers has been halted for the time being, though the situation may change again later. “Rolling blackouts in our area have been paused at this time," a press release said. "Thank you to our members for your support and willingness to do your part to conserve. Please do not take this as an opportunity to resume normal usage as we are still under peak advisory. We will continue to keep our members posted should circumstances change."

Much of southwest Missouri, including Joplin and Springfield, experienced rolling blackouts – planned power outages – resulting from a region-wide power shortage caused by high energy consumption during record low temperatures Sunday and Monday...