We Energies: Power restored to 5,600 customers near 6th and Vliet in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies confirms the power has been restored to some 5,600 customers near 6th and Vliet in the City of Milwaukee.Officials suspect the outage was due to an underground cable that has malfunctioned.However, there is now a secondary outage of about 300 customers.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies confirms the power has been restored to some 5,600 customers near 6th and Vliet in the City of Milwaukee.Officials suspect the outage was due to an underground cable that has malfunctioned.However, there is now a secondary outage of about 300 customers.
We Energies: 4,000+ customers without power along Milwaukee/Wauwatosa border
MILWAUKEE/WAUWATOSA -- The We Energies Outage Map indicates more than 4,000 customers are without power along the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa border on Tuesday afternoon, March 14th.We Energies is reporting roughly 2,900 customers are without power in Wauwatosa and 1,800 customers in Milwaukee.We Energies officials say a contractor digging near Hart Park struck an underground cable causing the outage.
MILWAUKEE/WAUWATOSA -- The We Energies Outage Map indicates more than 4,000 customers are without power along the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa border on Tuesday afternoon, March 14th.We Energies is reporting roughly 2,900 customers are without power in Wauwatosa and 1,800 customers in Milwaukee.We Energies officials say a contractor digging near Hart Park struck an underground cable causing the outage.
Wind knocks out power for thousands, leads to early dismissal in Whitefish Bay, impacts Bucks arena
WHITEFISH BAY -- The National Weather Service issued a High Wind WARNING for ALL of southeastern Wisconsin until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8th -- and the wind caused problems throughout the area.
WHITEFISH BAY -- The National Weather Service issued a High Wind WARNING for ALL of southeastern Wisconsin until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8th -- and the wind caused problems throughout the area.
UPDATE: We Energies reports 17,000+ customers without power
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Outage Map indicates more than 17,000 customers are without power on Wednesday afternoon, March 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Outage Map indicates more than 17,000 customers are without power on Wednesday afternoon, March 8th.
GOP lawmakers in Madison want review of We Energies contracts
MADISON — Republican lawmakers want to give regulators a chance to review contracts put in place by Wisconsin's largest utility company more than 15 years ago.State Sen.
MADISON — Republican lawmakers want to give regulators a chance to review contracts put in place by Wisconsin's largest utility company more than 15 years ago.State Sen.
We Energies: More than 3,000 customers without power
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is reporting roughly 3,015 customers are without power Friday evening, February 24th.Friday's wintry weather is believed to be the cause of the power outage.CLICK HERE to monitor the We Energies Power Outage Map for the latest outage information.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is reporting roughly 3,015 customers are without power Friday evening, February 24th.Friday's wintry weather is believed to be the cause of the power outage.CLICK HERE to monitor the We Energies Power Outage Map for the latest outage information.
"Alarming spike:" We Energies officials take 100 reports of scammers targeting customers
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials are reporting scammers are hard at work -- targeting customers in southeastern Wisconsin.We Energies officials said as of noon on Thursday, January 19th, they'd taken 100 reports of scams, mostly from residential and business customers in the Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls areas.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials are reporting scammers are hard at work -- targeting customers in southeastern Wisconsin.We Energies officials said as of noon on Thursday, January 19th, they'd taken 100 reports of scams, mostly from residential and business customers in the Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls areas.
Wauwatosa Fire Department: "No gas leak was found at Children's Hospital"
MILWAUKEE -- The Wauwatosa Fire Department along with We Energies were called out to the area near Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Wednesday morning, January 18th for reports of a possible gas leak.Wauwatosa fire officials tell FOX6 News they received a call after someone smelled gas in a parking structure at the hospital.When fire crews arrived on scene, they determined that there was no gas leak at the hospital or nearby areas.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wauwatosa Fire Department along with We Energies were called out to the area near Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Wednesday morning, January 18th for reports of a possible gas leak.Wauwatosa fire officials tell FOX6 News they received a call after someone smelled gas in a parking structure at the hospital.When fire crews arrived on scene, they determined that there was no gas leak at the hospital or nearby areas.
We Energies: Power restored to thousands in Milwaukee; 400 still without power
MILWAUKEE -- Roughly 5,000 We Energies customers were temporarily without power Tuesday morning, January 17th in downtown Milwaukee and the Riverwest area.At this time, officials say they have not determined the cause of the power outage.
MILWAUKEE -- Roughly 5,000 We Energies customers were temporarily without power Tuesday morning, January 17th in downtown Milwaukee and the Riverwest area.At this time, officials say they have not determined the cause of the power outage.
We Energies: Make sure natural gas meters, vents are clear of snow and ice
MILWAUKEE -- When you're out clearing the snow from your driveway and walk, take a few minutes for another important task.
MILWAUKEE -- When you're out clearing the snow from your driveway and walk, take a few minutes for another important task.
"Restore the neighborhood:" Habitat for Humanity, We Energies volunteers rebuild home for family in need
MILWAUKEE -- The revitalization of a neighborhood in Milwaukee continues as those with Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, December 8th pushed through the cold temperatures and worked with We Energies to get another deserving family into a new home.
MILWAUKEE -- The revitalization of a neighborhood in Milwaukee continues as those with Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, December 8th pushed through the cold temperatures and worked with We Energies to get another deserving family into a new home.
"You don't have to do this alone:" Energy assistance program helps cut cost of winter heating bills
MILWAUKEE -- Weather experts predict we will experience much cooler this winter than we did last year.
MILWAUKEE -- Weather experts predict we will experience much cooler this winter than we did last year.
We Energies: Fault in underground cable leaves 2,900 customers without power in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies reported roughly 2,900 people were without power in downtown Milwaukee Monday evening, October 10th.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies reported roughly 2,900 people were without power in downtown Milwaukee Monday evening, October 10th.
Safety meets fun at WE Energies Lineman Rodeo
WEST ALLIS -- Kids got the chance to see a rodeo of a different sort on Saturday, August 27.
WEST ALLIS -- Kids got the chance to see a rodeo of a different sort on Saturday, August 27.
Wisconsin's high electricity rates spark industry warnings
MADISON — Wisconsin regulators are being warned that the state's high electric rates could spark some of its big manufacturers to move or expand elsewhere.A report approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission last month says the state's average electric rates are highest among eight Midwest states for the first time since 2006.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that comments submitted in response to that report say those rates make it hard for industries to remain competitive.
MADISON — Wisconsin regulators are being warned that the state's high electric rates could spark some of its big manufacturers to move or expand elsewhere.A report approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission last month says the state's average electric rates are highest among eight Midwest states for the first time since 2006.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that comments submitted in response to that report say those rates make it hard for industries to remain competitive.
Winners of We Energies "Safe Digging" campaign enjoy grand unveiling of ad at Energy Park
MILWAUKEE -- The winners of the We Energies "Safe Digging" contest, Darby and Boca, got to enjoy the grand unveiling of their winning ad at Energy Park on Aug. 11.Both Vizslas , along with their owners, Teresa and Frank Rizzo of Burlington, helped celebrate 8-11 day, a day to raise awareness about calling 811, Diggers Hotline.
MILWAUKEE -- The winners of the We Energies "Safe Digging" contest, Darby and Boca, got to enjoy the grand unveiling of their winning ad at Energy Park on Aug. 11.Both Vizslas , along with their owners, Teresa and Frank Rizzo of Burlington, helped celebrate 8-11 day, a day to raise awareness about calling 811, Diggers Hotline.
Wisconsin Center evacuated after fire in underground cable under 6th Street downtown
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was evacuated Tuesday afternoon, August 2nd due to a fire in an underground cable under 6th Street and subsequent power outage. 700 people were inside the Wisconsin Center at the time.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said there was a build up of smoke and pressure, which blew off two manhole covers.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was evacuated Tuesday afternoon, August 2nd due to a fire in an underground cable under 6th Street and subsequent power outage. 700 people were inside the Wisconsin Center at the time.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said there was a build up of smoke and pressure, which blew off two manhole covers.
We have winners! "Darby and Boca," two vizlas, will star in We Energies "Safe Digging" campaign
BURLINGTON -- We Energies officials asked for pictures of digging dogs and you delivered.
BURLINGTON -- We Energies officials asked for pictures of digging dogs and you delivered.
"It’s never too early to start planning:" Christmas in July for the We Energies Cookie Book
MEQUON -- It may not feel like Christmas outside in late July!
MEQUON -- It may not feel like Christmas outside in late July!
We Energies: Power restored to thousands in Racine, Kenosha Counties
RACINE/KENOSHA -- We Energies has restored power to more than 7,000 customers that lost it on Saturday night, July 23rd.
RACINE/KENOSHA -- We Energies has restored power to more than 7,000 customers that lost it on Saturday night, July 23rd.