"Be aware:" 16 intersections in downtown Milwaukee down due to transformer issue
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies has alerted the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) that one of its transformers is experiencing some difficulties.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies has alerted the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) that one of its transformers is experiencing some difficulties.
We Energies: More than 4,000 without power after second round of storms Thursday
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Thousands of customers were without power after storms pushed through southeastern Wisconsin Thursday, July 21st.At the height of the outages from storms Thursday morning, more than 16,000 We Energies customers were without power.Around 5:00 p.m., We Energies officials had restored all of the outages from the morning storms.However, following the second round of storms Thursday evening, more were without power.As of 10:00 p.m., there were 147 outages affecting 4,642 customers.Anyone can monitor the outages in southeast Wisconsin with the We Energies Outage Map.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Thousands of customers were without power after storms pushed through southeastern Wisconsin Thursday, July 21st.At the height of the outages from storms Thursday morning, more than 16,000 We Energies customers were without power.Around 5:00 p.m., We Energies officials had restored all of the outages from the morning storms.However, following the second round of storms Thursday evening, more were without power.As of 10:00 p.m., there were 147 outages affecting 4,642 customers.Anyone can monitor the outages in southeast Wisconsin with the We Energies Outage Map.
"We want to keep them connected:" We Energies works with customers to stay cool
MILWAUKEE -- With the dangerous temperatures on the way, We Energies is making some special exceptions.
MILWAUKEE -- With the dangerous temperatures on the way, We Energies is making some special exceptions.
Vote: 12 finalists make the cut in Safe Digging contest; help pick a winner
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies asked for pictures of digging dogs and you delivered.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies asked for pictures of digging dogs and you delivered.
We Energies' Safe Digging campaign is going to the dogs
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies wants to know if you've ever caught your dog digging in your yard.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies wants to know if you've ever caught your dog digging in your yard.
200 without power in Wauwatosa due to faulty underground cable
WAUWATOSA -- 200 customers are without power in Wauwatosa as of 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 30th due to a power outage caused by a fault in an underground cable.The outage began around 2:00 p.m.The boundaries for this outage are N. 47th Street to the east, N. 70th Street to the west, Vine Street to the north, and Fairview Avenue to the south.CLICK HERE to monitor the We Energies Power Outage Map.
WAUWATOSA -- 200 customers are without power in Wauwatosa as of 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 30th due to a power outage caused by a fault in an underground cable.The outage began around 2:00 p.m.The boundaries for this outage are N. 47th Street to the east, N. 70th Street to the west, Vine Street to the north, and Fairview Avenue to the south.CLICK HERE to monitor the We Energies Power Outage Map.
We Energies: Power restored to most following overnight storms
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies has restored power to all but a few dozen customers in southeast Wisconsin after a night of stormy weather.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies has restored power to all but a few dozen customers in southeast Wisconsin after a night of stormy weather.
Evacuations in Hartford after construction crew cut gas line, leading to leak
HARTFORD -- We Energies crews were called out to a building near Main Street and Jackson Street in Hartford Tuesday afternoon, June 7th after construction crews cut a gas pipe -- leading to a gas leak.The call for this incident came in around 3:15 p.m.It happened at what is called the "Mole Hole" building.
HARTFORD -- We Energies crews were called out to a building near Main Street and Jackson Street in Hartford Tuesday afternoon, June 7th after construction crews cut a gas pipe -- leading to a gas leak.The call for this incident came in around 3:15 p.m.It happened at what is called the "Mole Hole" building.
We Energies crews work through the night, restore power to more than 40,000 customers
MILWAUKEE -- Scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday evening, June 5th in southeastern Wisconsin have led to power outages across the area.
MILWAUKEE -- Scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday evening, June 5th in southeastern Wisconsin have led to power outages across the area.
We Energies: Nearly 2,000 customers without power in Waukesha and Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE/WAUKESHA -- We Energies says roughly 2,000 customers are without power as of 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 28th.According to We Energies, the loss of power is likely weather related.Anyone can monitor the outages in southeast Wisconsin with the We Energies Outage Map.
MILWAUKEE/WAUKESHA -- We Energies says roughly 2,000 customers are without power as of 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 28th.According to We Energies, the loss of power is likely weather related.Anyone can monitor the outages in southeast Wisconsin with the We Energies Outage Map.
Peregrine falcons born at We Energies power plants banded with help from students
OAK CREEK -- We Energies crews banded several peregrine falcons Monday morning, May 23rd as part of a conservation effort.
OAK CREEK -- We Energies crews banded several peregrine falcons Monday morning, May 23rd as part of a conservation effort.
"It actually helps me out:" Deadline nears for those seeking help with their energy bills
MILWAUKEE -- There are just two days left if you want to help give your wallet a break.
MILWAUKEE -- There are just two days left if you want to help give your wallet a break.
Web cam: Peregrine falcon hatches at We Energies power plant
OAK CREEK -- A peregrine falcon is hatching at the We Energies power plant in Oak Creek on this Monday, May 2nd.We Energies customers are invited to watch peregrine falcons nesting at company power plants via live webcams.
OAK CREEK -- A peregrine falcon is hatching at the We Energies power plant in Oak Creek on this Monday, May 2nd.We Energies customers are invited to watch peregrine falcons nesting at company power plants via live webcams.
Equipment problem: Power restored to 3,500 We Energies customers in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY -- Thousands of people on Tuesday evening, April 26th were without power in the Sturtevant/Mount Pleasant area in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- Thousands of people on Tuesday evening, April 26th were without power in the Sturtevant/Mount Pleasant area in Racine County.
Get a look: We Energies peregrine falcon web cam is LIVE
MILWAUKEE -- When you think of We Energies, Internet sensation probably doesn’t come to mind.
MILWAUKEE -- When you think of We Energies, Internet sensation probably doesn’t come to mind.
Balloon hits power line, causes 1,500 outages in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- About 700 people are without power in West Allis Friday evening, April 22nd.According to We Energies, the outage started when a mylar balloon, described as a foil or metallic balloon, hit some power lines near 61st and Greenfield.Initially, 1,500 customers lost power but only about 740 are left without power as of 10:30 p.m.We Energies crews expect to have the power back on as soon as possible.For a look at the We Energies outage map, CLICK HERE.
WEST ALLIS -- About 700 people are without power in West Allis Friday evening, April 22nd.According to We Energies, the outage started when a mylar balloon, described as a foil or metallic balloon, hit some power lines near 61st and Greenfield.Initially, 1,500 customers lost power but only about 740 are left without power as of 10:30 p.m.We Energies crews expect to have the power back on as soon as possible.For a look at the We Energies outage map, CLICK HERE.
We Energies celebrates Earth Day with event featuring endangered species
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies employees celebrated Earth Day by getting up close and personal with rare and endangered species.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies employees celebrated Earth Day by getting up close and personal with rare and endangered species.
Gas line struck on Hwy 175 in Richfield, more than 30 homes, businesses evacuated
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Residents were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon, April 20th in Richfield after construction crews struck a gas line.It happened on Highway 175, just north of 167 shortly before noon.The gas line was struck by construction crews working on the Highway 175 reconstruction project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Residents were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon, April 20th in Richfield after construction crews struck a gas line.It happened on Highway 175, just north of 167 shortly before noon.The gas line was struck by construction crews working on the Highway 175 reconstruction project.
Traffic alert: DPW plans traffic light outages on Milwaukee's west side Sunday, April 17th
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announced several traffic signals will be shut down temporarily due to We Energies work Sunday morning, April 17th on the city's west side.According to the DPW, the lights will be down as part of a scheduled We Energies substation shutdown.The traffic signals at the following west side intersections will not be functioning on Sunday, April 17th from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announced several traffic signals will be shut down temporarily due to We Energies work Sunday morning, April 17th on the city's west side.According to the DPW, the lights will be down as part of a scheduled We Energies substation shutdown.The traffic signals at the following west side intersections will not be functioning on Sunday, April 17th from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:
Update: Power restored to roughly 1,300 We Energies customers in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- Roughly 1,300 We Energies customers were temporarily without power because of an incident at Rawson and Forest Home Avenues in Franklin on Friday evening, April 15th.Shortly after 6 p.m., We Energies notified FOX6 News that power has been restore to those affected.The circumstances of the outage are under investigation.
FRANKLIN -- Roughly 1,300 We Energies customers were temporarily without power because of an incident at Rawson and Forest Home Avenues in Franklin on Friday evening, April 15th.Shortly after 6 p.m., We Energies notified FOX6 News that power has been restore to those affected.The circumstances of the outage are under investigation.