Thousands of Kansas residents remained without electricity more than two days after powerful storms swept through the state. Utility crews worked to repair downed power lines and damaged substations across affected counties.
The storms brought high winds and heavy rain that toppled trees and utility poles throughout central and eastern Kansas. Restoration timelines varied by community depending on the extent of infrastructure damage.
Emergency shelters opened in several towns for residents unable to stay in homes without power or air conditioning. State officials deployed National Guard personnel to assist with debris clearance in hard-hit areas.
Forecasters warned that additional severe weather could complicate repair efforts in the coming days. The prolonged outages disrupted businesses, schools and medical services in rural and urban areas alike.
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https://kansaspublicradio.org/daily-headlines/2026-06-11/headlines-for-thursday-june-11-2026