'Extensive damage:' About 50 buildings on west side of Milwaukee River are without steam service
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials say as of noon Friday, May 22 approximately 50 buildings on the west side of the Milwaukee River are without steam service.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials say as of noon Friday, May 22 approximately 50 buildings on the west side of the Milwaukee River are without steam service.
‘Cream Puff,’ ‘Bubbler’ and ‘Kringle’ top voting in peregrine falcon naming contest
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies asked you to name their peregrine falcon chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin, and now that the results are in, we're sensing a pattern.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies asked you to name their peregrine falcon chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin, and now that the results are in, we're sensing a pattern.
Steam outage leaves hundreds in Milwaukee without heat, hot water for days
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee residents have been without hot water or heat for the last couple of days due to flooded steam tunnels.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee residents have been without hot water or heat for the last couple of days due to flooded steam tunnels.
I-794 EB/WB reopens after utility emergency between Marquette Interchange, Lake Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on I-794 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed between the Marquette Interchange and the Lake Interchange Monday morning, May 18 because of a utility emergency.According to We Energies, heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the steam system in downtown Milwaukee – creating large steam plumes."We are investigating a steam system outage that is impacting some customers.
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on I-794 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed between the Marquette Interchange and the Lake Interchange Monday morning, May 18 because of a utility emergency.According to We Energies, heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the steam system in downtown Milwaukee – creating large steam plumes."We are investigating a steam system outage that is impacting some customers.
We Energies crews called out to report of service line that was struck in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- We Energies crews on Friday morning, May 15 were called out to the report of a service line that was struck on Briarwood Drive in Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- We Energies crews on Friday morning, May 15 were called out to the report of a service line that was struck on Briarwood Drive in Franklin.
We Energies warns customers of scam calls hitting Milwaukee, Appleton areas
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee and Appleton areas in the past week.According to We Energies, scammers are calling or leaving messages for customers, saying they are from We Energies.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee and Appleton areas in the past week.According to We Energies, scammers are calling or leaving messages for customers, saying they are from We Energies.
We Energies officials announce arrival of 1st peregrine falcon chicks of 2020 season
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials on Sunday, May 3 announced the arrival of the first two peregrine falcon chicks of the 2020 season.The little balls of fluff hatched overnight at Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee, officials said.If all goes well, the rest of the eggs at We Energies' four nest sites across the state should begin to hatch soon.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials on Sunday, May 3 announced the arrival of the first two peregrine falcon chicks of the 2020 season.The little balls of fluff hatched overnight at Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee, officials said.If all goes well, the rest of the eggs at We Energies' four nest sites across the state should begin to hatch soon.
Vote now! We Energies naming falcon chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies wants you to help name their peregrine falcon chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin.Starting Tuesday, April 28 and running through Sunday, May 17, you can vote on your favorite names.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies wants you to help name their peregrine falcon chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin.Starting Tuesday, April 28 and running through Sunday, May 17, you can vote on your favorite names.
Strong storms down trees, cause power outages in parts of southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Storms knocked out power to thousands of people overnight.
MILWAUKEE — Storms knocked out power to thousands of people overnight.
We Energies warns customers of utility scam calls hitting Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee area.A news release says scammers are calling customers saying they are from We Energies.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee area.A news release says scammers are calling customers saying they are from We Energies.
While winter moratorium ends April 15, power cannot be shut off until COVID-19 orders lifted
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service commit $1 million to COVID-19 relief effort
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced Tuesday, April 14 they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, the foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “Our foundations have supported organizations serving our communities for decades.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced Tuesday, April 14 they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, the foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “Our foundations have supported organizations serving our communities for decades.
We Energies, WPS peregrine falcons welcome more than a dozen early Easter eggs
MILWAUKEE -- A final total of 15 eggs are resting inside four separate nest boxes across Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- A final total of 15 eggs are resting inside four separate nest boxes across Wisconsin.
We Energies: Peregrine falcons lay 6 eggs at 4 nest sites in SE Wisconsin
OAK CREEK -- We Energies reported on Friday, March 27 that its peregrine falcons have laid six eggs at four nest sites so far in 2020.
OAK CREEK -- We Energies reported on Friday, March 27 that its peregrine falcons have laid six eggs at four nest sites so far in 2020.
They’re back! Peregrine falcons return to nest boxes at We Energies power plants
MILWAUKEE -- The peregrine falcon cams are back online for another season at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service facilities.You can check in on the falcon nests anytime by CLICKING HERE.We Energies officials said there are nest boxes at five facilities:• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee• Port Washington Generating Station• Oak Creek Power Plant• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild• WPS building in Green BayLast year, the first eggs were laid around the end of March.
MILWAUKEE -- The peregrine falcon cams are back online for another season at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service facilities.You can check in on the falcon nests anytime by CLICKING HERE.We Energies officials said there are nest boxes at five facilities:• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee• Port Washington Generating Station• Oak Creek Power Plant• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild• WPS building in Green BayLast year, the first eggs were laid around the end of March.
Leaders announce 'largest solar energy system in Milwaukee’s history;' will power 460 homes
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and officials with the City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office on Tuesday, March3 announced plans to build "the largest solar energy system in Milwaukee’s history." The eight-acre project will be located on a city-owned parcel near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport."Today, I'm pleased to announce that we're working with We Energies to build the largest solar project in the City of Milwaukee," said Mayor Barrett.The project, on the edges of an old landfill, will provide enough energy to light up more than 460 homes.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and officials with the City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office on Tuesday, March3 announced plans to build "the largest solar energy system in Milwaukee’s history." The eight-acre project will be located on a city-owned parcel near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport."Today, I'm pleased to announce that we're working with We Energies to build the largest solar project in the City of Milwaukee," said Mayor Barrett.The project, on the edges of an old landfill, will provide enough energy to light up more than 460 homes.
Crews repair leaking 12-inch gas pipe in Waukesha; no injuries reported
WAUKESHA -- We Energies crews were called out to the area of Barstow and Main in Waukesha around 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to deal with a gas leak.It was reported to We Energies that a contractor was excavating and hit a 12-inch gas pipe.
WAUKESHA -- We Energies crews were called out to the area of Barstow and Main in Waukesha around 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to deal with a gas leak.It was reported to We Energies that a contractor was excavating and hit a 12-inch gas pipe.
'Win-win situation:' We Energies teams up with New Berlin schools to generate green energy
NEW BERLIN -- The School District of New Berlin has found a unique way to earn an extra $95,000.
NEW BERLIN -- The School District of New Berlin has found a unique way to earn an extra $95,000.
We Energies accepting recipes from bakeries, restaurants for 2020 We Energies Cookie Book
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is asking local bakeries and restaurants to submit a favorite cookie recipe and become part of the Cookie Book tradition.The recipe can be for cookies you sell every day or a personal family favorite — but keep in mind they do need to be scaled for a residential kitchen.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is asking local bakeries and restaurants to submit a favorite cookie recipe and become part of the Cookie Book tradition.The recipe can be for cookies you sell every day or a personal family favorite — but keep in mind they do need to be scaled for a residential kitchen.
'Don't take this challenge:' We Energies warns against viral social media #OutletChallenge
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in a news release warned against the new social media #Outlet Challenge.First responders across the country have issued similar warnings about the viral video challenge that a Massachusetts fire marshal referred to as "an unsafe use of electricity and fire.""It involves using the plug part of a phone charger, partially inserting it into the wall outlet, and then sliding a penny down the wall onto the exposed prongs,” said Massachusetts Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. "The result is sparks, electrical system damage, and in some cases, fire."“The other issue can be that you do damage to some electrical wiring behind the wall and a fire could be undetected and burning in the walls, endangering everyone that’s in the building,” said Plymouth, Massachusetts Fire Chief Ed Bradley.We Energies officials said Wednesday, "Safety is our number one priority at We Energies, and we are encouraging all parents to talk to their kids before it’s too late," noting that the #OutletChallenge could result in damage to the electrical system in your house, a fire, or serious injury.We Energies even posted a video to social media to demonstrate how dangerous this challenge can be -- asking that people "don't take this challenge," and that parents "talk to your kids today to make sure they don’t put internet fame over their own safety."
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in a news release warned against the new social media #Outlet Challenge.First responders across the country have issued similar warnings about the viral video challenge that a Massachusetts fire marshal referred to as "an unsafe use of electricity and fire.""It involves using the plug part of a phone charger, partially inserting it into the wall outlet, and then sliding a penny down the wall onto the exposed prongs,” said Massachusetts Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. "The result is sparks, electrical system damage, and in some cases, fire."“The other issue can be that you do damage to some electrical wiring behind the wall and a fire could be undetected and burning in the walls, endangering everyone that’s in the building,” said Plymouth, Massachusetts Fire Chief Ed Bradley.We Energies officials said Wednesday, "Safety is our number one priority at We Energies, and we are encouraging all parents to talk to their kids before it’s too late," noting that the #OutletChallenge could result in damage to the electrical system in your house, a fire, or serious injury.We Energies even posted a video to social media to demonstrate how dangerous this challenge can be -- asking that people "don't take this challenge," and that parents "talk to your kids today to make sure they don’t put internet fame over their own safety."