Power fully restored after equipment failure knocks out power to 300 customers in Emporia Sunday - KVOE
Power fully restored after equipment failure knocks out power to 300 customers in Emporia Sunday | KVOE
Around 300 residents were affected by a major power outage in Far West Emporia Sunday.
The outage was first reported around 10:30 am affecting customers between Graphic Arts Road and Americus Road north of US Highway 50 up to Road 180. According to Evergy District Services Manager Rolland Trahoon II the outage was the result of failed equipment in near the Trussler Sports Complex.
Power was restored around 1 pm.
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