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Evergy says equipment failure triggered Central Topeka power outage

WIBW · last updated

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) — Many in Shawnee County experienced a power outage on Sunday, May 31.

The Evergy Outage Map shows nine power outages in Shawnee County.

Around 6:08 p.m., 2,083 customers were affected. As of 7:17 p.m., that number has dwindled to just 30 customers still affected.

A power outage was reported in Central Topeka around 5 p.m.

An Evergy official says the power outage stemmed from an “equipment failure.”

Crews are currently working in the area to restore power.

Check wibw.com as more details become available.

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