Dec 19, 2025

Strong winds cause Evergy power pole to break in Saline County

Posted Dec 19, 2025 3:37 PM
Evergy power pole leaning across the road in the 7600 block of Gypsum Road in Gypsum, KS on Thursday, December 18. Photo by Saline County Sheriff's Office
Evergy power pole leaning across the road in the 7600 block of Gypsum Road in Gypsum, KS on Thursday, December 18. Photo by Saline County Sheriff's Office

Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY - A power pole in the 7600 block of Gypsum Valley Road reportedly broke due to the strong wind occurrences on Thursday, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Office. 

Rural Fire District 1 was called as precautionary, and there were no reports of any injuries or damages other than the pole.

Evergy respond and repaired the pole.