Over 1,100 Evergy customers in Emporia without power

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-15T12:10:06+00:00

A power outage affecting over 1,100 Evergy customers in Emporia began after a vehicle struck a pole near First and Commercial. The outage impacts areas including downtown, the zoo, Logan Avenue School, and Peter Pan Park, but no injuries were reported.

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2026-03-15 12:10:06

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Over 1,100 Evergy customers in central and southern Emporia are currently experiencing a power outage, which began shortly after 10:15 am. The outage affects a wide area, including downtown, the David Traylor Zoo, Logan Avenue School, and Peter Pan Park. The cause is attributed to a vehicle hitting a pole near the First and Commercial intersection, with no injuries reported.

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