Tag: Power Outages

Dangerous Winds and Extreme Fire Conditions Grip Kansas Today

Residents in central and eastern Kansas are warned of hazardous conditions due to high winds and significant wildfire risks. A High Wind Warning and Red Flag Warning are in effect until 6 PM CST, with winds up to 60 mph causing potential tree damage and power outages. Fire dangers are elevated, urging avoidance of outdoor burning.

Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative Provides Restoration Update

Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative is addressing extensive power outages caused by a severe storm on March 19th, impacting members' services. Restoration efforts face delays due to muddy conditions despite favorable weather. Various substations are at different stages of restoration, with ongoing communication to members about timelines and challenges in the recovery process.

Severe Storms Overnight Cause Damage

A powerful storm caused a power outage at KNDY studio and Marysville transmitters. Crews are working to restore service, while Marshall County Emergency Management assesses the damage. The Frankfort area may have been most affected. Only a vacant trailer house was damaged, and no injuries were reported. KNDY is simulcasting programming from sister-station KD Country 94.

Extreme Winds, Wildfires and Earthquakes Reported Across Kansas

By Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — High winds Wednesday in Kansas reduced visibility, leading to road closures and power...

Regional Power Shortages, Record Chill Force More Blackouts In Kansas

By Sherman Smith - Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Operators of the regional power grid again ordered utilities to implement rolling...

SPP Restores Load, Anticipates Fluctuating Conditions will Continue to Evolve

On Monday, February, 15 at 11:30 a.m., the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), which balances electricity production and use for a 14-state region including Kansas, declared...

City Of Washington Expects To Avoid Rolling Blackouts

Electricity Update: with the media coverage regarding rolling blackouts, City of Washington would like our electrical customers to know...