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): June 7, 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 Identification
jurisdiction of Number) Number)
incorportation)
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 June 23, 2000, the Company issued a press release
regarding the filing of a regulatory application to defer costs
associated with the June 7 shutdown of a turbine-generator at the
Company's Lake Road power plant. 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 June 23, 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: June 23, 2000 By: /s/ Gary L. Myers
Gary L. Myers
Vice President,
General Counsel
and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit Sequentially
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99.1 Text of press release, dated as
of June 23, 2000.
