City Utilities cuts down on outages as all but 9 SPS schools reopen

May 1, 2025 - 16:23
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City Utilities cuts down on outages as all but 9 SPS schools reopen
Strong storms in Springfield Tuesday morning, April 29, knocked down a street light and tipped a utility pole near the intersection of South Campbell Avenue and East Walnut Lawn Street. The fire department was diverting traffic. (Photo by Jackie Rehwald)
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At the peak of the event, City Utilities reported 50,000 customers were without power — the most since the 2007 ice storm.

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