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Storm Hits Northeast Kansas Hard | Topeka News
A major storm slammed into Northeast Kansas, plunging thousands into darkness—especially in Shawnee County, where over 12,000 homes lost power. Riley County saw more than 3,000 outages, while Wabaunsee and Pottawatomie counties were also hit hard. With power essential for everything from refrigeration to communication, the blackout caused widespread disruption. Crews are racing to restore service, and outage maps from Evergy and the U.S. Power Outage Map offer real-time updates. Nature’s fury reminded everyone how fragile our grid can be—hope everyone’s lights come back on soon. Listen in…
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