Ice, snow, wind prompted power outages, MCTS bus delays, flight cancellations at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing rain and a wintry mix Friday night, Jan. 10, changing to snow on Saturday, Jan. 11, resulted in power outages across the We Energies' system.A We Energies' spokesman said Saturday afternoon they were seeing some scattered outages, and those outages were being addressed "as safely and quickly as possible."The spokesman said the outages appeared to be caused by high winds and branch/tree damage.A viewer named Zion Ross shared video with FOX6 News showing an apparent transformer fire near 38th Street and Roberts Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing rain and a wintry mix Friday night, Jan. 10, changing to snow on Saturday, Jan. 11, resulted in power outages across the We Energies' system.A We Energies' spokesman said Saturday afternoon they were seeing some scattered outages, and those outages were being addressed "as safely and quickly as possible."The spokesman said the outages appeared to be caused by high winds and branch/tree damage.A viewer named Zion Ross shared video with FOX6 News showing an apparent transformer fire near 38th Street and Roberts Street.
We Energies employee carjacked at gunpoint in downtown Milwaukee, officials say
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 27-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint, her vehicle stolen, on Monday in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 27-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint, her vehicle stolen, on Monday in downtown Milwaukee.
We Energies warns of bill-payer scams that 'often' appear on Facebook
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies has issued a warning to customers about potential scammers.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies has issued a warning to customers about potential scammers.
Power restored: We Energies called to gas line leak, power outage in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A digging project that hit a snag -- more than 1,300 We Energies customers were without power for a majority of the day Dec. 13 after a contractor hit an underground power line.
MILWAUKEE -- A digging project that hit a snag -- more than 1,300 We Energies customers were without power for a majority of the day Dec. 13 after a contractor hit an underground power line.
We Energies customers powering their homes with energy from local, large-scale solar project
MILWAUKEE -- When you turn on a light this evening, a small part of that energy is coming from a roof in New Berlin.
MILWAUKEE -- When you turn on a light this evening, a small part of that energy is coming from a roof in New Berlin.
Power outage at Mayfair, surrounding area caused by downed power line
WAUWATOSA -- Portions of Mayfair Mall and the surrounding area lost power around 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.According to a We Energies spokesperson, the outage was caused by a downed power line near Bluemound and Mayfair Roads -- it appears a branch or high winds knocked the line down.Only portions of Mayfair lost power.
WAUWATOSA -- Portions of Mayfair Mall and the surrounding area lost power around 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.According to a We Energies spokesperson, the outage was caused by a downed power line near Bluemound and Mayfair Roads -- it appears a branch or high winds knocked the line down.Only portions of Mayfair lost power.
'Like nothing I've ever seen:' Officer's body cam captures exploding power line
BAYSIDE -- A Bayside Police officer was just feet away from a power line that exploded because of high winds on Wednesday.
BAYSIDE -- A Bayside Police officer was just feet away from a power line that exploded because of high winds on Wednesday.
Bayside police narrowly escaped injury when power lines exploded amid high winds
BAYSIDE -- It was a close call for Bayside police on Wednesday, Nov. 27 -- when power lines exploded!Residents on Bay Point Road called police Wednesday night when a power line started sparking.
BAYSIDE -- It was a close call for Bayside police on Wednesday, Nov. 27 -- when power lines exploded!Residents on Bay Point Road called police Wednesday night when a power line started sparking.
We Energies crews working through Thanksgiving to restore power to customers
MILWAUKEE --We Energies crews are hard at work this Thanksgiving to restore power to all customers in southeastern Wisconsin.High winds on Wednesday, Nov. 27 knocked down trees and branches into their equipment, causing the majority of power outages.Working through the high winds in southeast Wisconsin and heavy snow in northern Wisconsin, crews have restored power for more than 40,000 We Energies customers across the state and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan since Wednesday morning.We Energies says they expect 95 percent of customers in southeastern Wisconsin who are without power to have their power restored by 3 p.m. this afternoon.
MILWAUKEE --We Energies crews are hard at work this Thanksgiving to restore power to all customers in southeastern Wisconsin.High winds on Wednesday, Nov. 27 knocked down trees and branches into their equipment, causing the majority of power outages.Working through the high winds in southeast Wisconsin and heavy snow in northern Wisconsin, crews have restored power for more than 40,000 We Energies customers across the state and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan since Wednesday morning.We Energies says they expect 95 percent of customers in southeastern Wisconsin who are without power to have their power restored by 3 p.m. this afternoon.
We Energies crews to work overnight and Thanksgiving to restore power
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials in an update Wednesday night, Nov. 27 said crews were continuing work to restore power to all customers in southeastern Wisconsin following high winds throughout the day.According to We Energies, since early Wednesday morning, workers restored power to more than 30,000 customers across the state.In southeastern Wisconsin, high winds throughout the afternoon and into the night knocked down trees and branches into equipment, causing the majority of the outages.We Energies officials said it was expected that 95% of customers in southeastern Wisconsin would have power restored by 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.CLICK HERE to monitor the We Energies Outage Map.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials in an update Wednesday night, Nov. 27 said crews were continuing work to restore power to all customers in southeastern Wisconsin following high winds throughout the day.According to We Energies, since early Wednesday morning, workers restored power to more than 30,000 customers across the state.In southeastern Wisconsin, high winds throughout the afternoon and into the night knocked down trees and branches into equipment, causing the majority of the outages.We Energies officials said it was expected that 95% of customers in southeastern Wisconsin would have power restored by 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.CLICK HERE to monitor the We Energies Outage Map.
'It doesn't even belong to me:' Cudahy landowner surprised by $7,400 bill
CUDAHY — A big surprise before breaking ground on his new home left a man feeling powerless in more ways than one.
CUDAHY — A big surprise before breaking ground on his new home left a man feeling powerless in more ways than one.
Hunters urged to inspect cabin heating systems prior to gun deer season
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is urging deer hunters to thoroughly inspect their cabin's heating system before heading out into the woods.A news release issued on Tuesday, Nov. 19 says inspecting a hunting cabin’s heating system can help avoid a dangerous or even fatal buildup of carbon monoxide.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is urging deer hunters to thoroughly inspect their cabin's heating system before heading out into the woods.A news release issued on Tuesday, Nov. 19 says inspecting a hunting cabin’s heating system can help avoid a dangerous or even fatal buildup of carbon monoxide.
We Energies: Equipment failure causes outage in Oak Creek area, power restored to most
OAK CREEK -- We Energies says most customers have power after an equipment failure caused an outage in the Oak Creek area on Friday afternoon, Nov. 15.Officials say they anticipate power restoration to all customers soon.
OAK CREEK -- We Energies says most customers have power after an equipment failure caused an outage in the Oak Creek area on Friday afternoon, Nov. 15.Officials say they anticipate power restoration to all customers soon.
'It got me on a better track:' We Energies program gives MPS students experience in the trades
MILWAUKEE — In a large field behind the We Energies' building off Bluemound Road, there's a place where students can get energized about their futures.
MILWAUKEE — In a large field behind the We Energies' building off Bluemound Road, there's a place where students can get energized about their futures.
We Energies releases their long-awaited 2019 Cookie Book 🍪
MILWAUKEE -- The holiday season is just around the corner, and nothing says Christmas like baking!
MILWAUKEE -- The holiday season is just around the corner, and nothing says Christmas like baking!
We Energies: Power restored for 4K+ customers in southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — We Energies officials Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6 around 1:30 p.m. reported power was restored to more than 4,000 customers in southeast Wisconsin.In particular, the outage impacted businesses and residences in the area near 27th Street and Oklahoma Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.
MILWAUKEE — We Energies officials Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6 around 1:30 p.m. reported power was restored to more than 4,000 customers in southeast Wisconsin.In particular, the outage impacted businesses and residences in the area near 27th Street and Oklahoma Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.
Delicious tradition returns: We Energies Cookie Book available starting Nov. 5
MILWAUKEE -- The true start to the holiday season is the arrival of the We Energies Cookie Book.
MILWAUKEE -- The true start to the holiday season is the arrival of the We Energies Cookie Book.
We Energies: More than 8,200 customers without power
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Outage Map indicates there are more than 8,200 customers without power this hour in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Outage Map indicates there are more than 8,200 customers without power this hour in southeast Wisconsin.