JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- The Missouri Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021: The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a merger request filed by Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Confluence Rivers); Hillcrest Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Hillcrest); Elm Hills Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Elm Hills); Osage Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Osage); Raccoon Creek Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Raccoon Creek); an  more