(KLZA)-- A cable failure involving a transformer caused a lengthy power outage in a large area of Falls City including the downtown business district and most businesses along Highway 73 Monday evening. 

The outage occurred around 6:00 p.m. and continued until around 9:30 p.m.

The Falls City Utility Department is asking customers to conserve power until further notice as the final repairs have not been made.  A crew from the Omaha Public Power District will be in Falls City today ( Tuesday ) to help set a new transformer.

If the power goes out again,  the Utility Department is asking for customers to be patient and not flood the power plant or the Falls City Police Department with phone calls. You can call City Hall or the Utility Office  to report or log your address.

Phone 402-245-2851  or 402-245-2724.