FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 25049
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 11,2000
St. Joseph Light & Power Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri 1-3576 44-0419850
(State or other (Commission file (IRS employer
jurisdiction number) identification
of incorporation) number)
520 Francis Street, P.O. Box 998 St. Joseph, Missouri 64502-0998
(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (816) 233-8888
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 11, 2000, the Company issued a press release. A
copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is
made a part of this filing.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND EXHIBITS.
(a) -- (b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Text of press release, dated as of October 11, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
ST. JOSEPH LIGHT & POWER COMPANY
Date: October 11, 2000 By: /s/ Gary L. Myers
Gary L. Myers
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit Sequentially
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99.1 Text of press release, dated as
of October 11, 2000.
