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Evergy has finished their repairs and was able to switch the City of Oxford back over to full power without having to turn off any electricity.

There will be no interruption to power for the City of Oxford.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding while we navigated this unexpected electrical outage. We truly appreciate everyone’s cooperation while the issue was being resolved.

Last night, the City of Oxford experienced a power outage at approximately 9:30 PM. Our Utility Crew was immediately dispatched to investigate the cause and determine what needed to be done to restore power.

The crew discovered that a raccoon had caused a fuse to blow at the Evergy substation west of town on Highway 160. The incident also caused a power line to burn and require replacement.

Our Utility Crew reported the issue to Evergy and was instructed to wait for an Evergy crew to arrive, assess the damage, and provide a timeline for repairs. That information was needed before our crew could make the decision to bring the City's generators online.

While waiting for the Evergy crew, another utility emergency occurred east of Oxford involving contractors burying lines. Our Utility Crew was dispatched to assist with that emergency. Once that situation was addressed, our crew returned to town and began the process of bringing the generators online.

Because Evergy was able to reroute partial power to Oxford while repairs were being made, our crew had to bring the town back online in sections. Once the generators were operating, our Utility Crew remained with them throughout the night and into this morning to keep power available to the community. The generators allowed the City of Oxford to have full amperage of power since Evergy could only provide partial power. 

We are currently waiting for Evergy to complete the repairs at the substation. Once we receive word that repairs are complete and Evergy is ready to restore Oxford to their system, our crew will shut down the generators and Evergy will bring the town back online.

⚠️ Please be aware: The transition from generator power back to Evergy power is expected to cause another brief outage. We wanted to give everyone advance notice so you aren't caught off guard when that transition happens.

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and understanding throughout this outage. Our Utility Crew has worked hard all night long to keep the lights on and provide power to our community while this issue is being resolved.

Thank you to our Utility Crew for their dedication and hard work!

Planning a camping trip? Napawalla Park is a great place to park the camper, pitch a tent, slow down, and enjoy a little time outdoors!

We offer primitive and electric camping, including RV hookups, for up to 14 days. Camping is first come, first served, so there are no reservations—just find an available spot and enjoy your stay!

A few things to know while you're here:

🚿 Showers are available on both the north and south sides of the park.
🚐 A self-pay station is located near the sewer dump.
💧 If you've paid for your campsite, you can use the sewer dump at no additional charge.
📅 Camping is available for up to 14 days.

Want to stay longer? According to City Code, once you reach your 14-day camping limit, you can remove your camper from the park for 5 days and then return for another 14-day stay. If you have questions about our City Code, please contact the City Office at 620-455-2223.

Planning a trip in September? Our Annual Watermelon Feed takes over parts of Napawalla Park around the second weekend of September, and some areas will be closed during the week leading up to the festival. If you're planning to camp with us around that time, give the City Office a call before your visit and we'll be happy to let you know which areas will be available.

Napawalla Park is one of those special places where our community gets to enjoy the outdoors right in our own backyard. Whether you're staying for a night or a couple of weeks, help us keep it beautiful—leave the park as nice as you found it!

We hope to see you around the campground! 🌳🏕️

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The September 2026 Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The Oxford Police Department is seeking motivated, professional, and community-minded individuals to join our department and serve the citizens of Oxford and the surrounding area. Successful candidates will understand that effective law enforcement extends beyond enforcement activities and includes communication, problem-solving, public service, and building trust within the community. With competitive pay based on experience, a 12-hour Panama schedule, a take-home patrol vehicle, department-issued duty cell phone, no residency requirement, and both full-time and part-time opportunities available, the Oxford Police Department offers an excellent opportunity for dedicated law enforcement professionals.