Many without power in northern parts of the county

While we have not received any official information from KCP&L or our local electric cooperatives, we are receiving numerous reports of a power outage the spans (in spots) from around Ballard to just east of Drexel.

KMOE radio station reported earlier that a fire damaged an electrical substation in the area which directly affected parts of Adrian and an area just east of town.

Considering the extreme heat conditions, we recommend checking on neighbors, especially those who are older or have known medical conditions that may be affected by lack of air conditioning.

We will provide further information as it becomes available.