Developing: Construction crew strikes gas line in Shorewood neighborhood
SHOREWOOD -- Construction workers doing underground boring in a Shorewood neighborhood struck a gas line on Thursday morning, December 10th.
SHOREWOOD -- Construction workers doing underground boring in a Shorewood neighborhood struck a gas line on Thursday morning, December 10th.
Power temporarily out for businesses, residences in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Power was out for nearly 190 customers in Brown Deer for a portion of Monday evening, December 7th.The outage affected multiple businesses and residences near Brown Deer and Green Bay Roads -- including the FOX6 Studios.Around 6:15 p.m., power had been restored to most of the area.
BROWN DEER -- Power was out for nearly 190 customers in Brown Deer for a portion of Monday evening, December 7th.The outage affected multiple businesses and residences near Brown Deer and Green Bay Roads -- including the FOX6 Studios.Around 6:15 p.m., power had been restored to most of the area.
Developing: Natural gas leak shuts down a portion of Fort Atkinson
FORT ATKINSON -- A natural gas leak shut down about a one-mile stretch through Fort Atkinson on Wednesday, November 25th.
FORT ATKINSON -- A natural gas leak shut down about a one-mile stretch through Fort Atkinson on Wednesday, November 25th.
"Burning gas and not coal:" Upgrade for Valley Power Plant equals savings for customers
MILWAUKEE -- A big switch is now complete at the We Energies Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee -- and the upgrade is expected to translate into huge savings for customers.
MILWAUKEE -- A big switch is now complete at the We Energies Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee -- and the upgrade is expected to translate into huge savings for customers.
We Energies: Dozens of business customers targeted by scammers this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials say they received dozens of calls this past weekend from business customers reporting they had received scam calls.We're told between 60 and 75 business customers called We Energies this weekend -- indicating they had received calls from someone who claimed they need to pay an overdue bill within the next few hours, or their service would be shut off.It is unknown whether anyone fell victim to this scam this weekend.FOX6 News has warned you about this scam recently.We Energies officials say this year, to date, there have been 30 business customer victims who have lost $24,000 as a result of this scam.This year, We Energies has taken more than 1,000 calls from business customers saying they were targeted with this type of scam.Scammers seem to be targeting restaurants, nail salons and vet clinics.Just this weekend, reports of the scam being attempted came from all over the We Energies service area, including Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha and the Fox Valley.If you receive a phone call that doesn't seem right -- you're asked to contact We Energies directly at 1-800-242-9137.CLICK HERE for more on this scam from We Energies -- and tips on what you can do if you get one of these scam calls.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials say they received dozens of calls this past weekend from business customers reporting they had received scam calls.We're told between 60 and 75 business customers called We Energies this weekend -- indicating they had received calls from someone who claimed they need to pay an overdue bill within the next few hours, or their service would be shut off.It is unknown whether anyone fell victim to this scam this weekend.FOX6 News has warned you about this scam recently.We Energies officials say this year, to date, there have been 30 business customer victims who have lost $24,000 as a result of this scam.This year, We Energies has taken more than 1,000 calls from business customers saying they were targeted with this type of scam.Scammers seem to be targeting restaurants, nail salons and vet clinics.Just this weekend, reports of the scam being attempted came from all over the We Energies service area, including Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha and the Fox Valley.If you receive a phone call that doesn't seem right -- you're asked to contact We Energies directly at 1-800-242-9137.CLICK HERE for more on this scam from We Energies -- and tips on what you can do if you get one of these scam calls.
Whipping winds had some busy dealing with downed tree limbs, power outages Thursday
KENOSHA -- A Wind Advisory was issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12th -- and it was quite the blustery day!On Thursday afternoon, Larry Oliver was working to help clean up, after a limb was ripped from a friend's tree in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- A Wind Advisory was issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12th -- and it was quite the blustery day!On Thursday afternoon, Larry Oliver was working to help clean up, after a limb was ripped from a friend's tree in Kenosha.
"One generation to another:" We Energies kicks off the holiday season with annual cookie book giveaway
MILWAUKEE -- It's one of the surest signs the holidays are here -- the We Energies Cookie Book free giveaway!
MILWAUKEE -- It's one of the surest signs the holidays are here -- the We Energies Cookie Book free giveaway!
Ready to bake some seasonal sweet treats? Pick up the We Energies Cookie Book!
MILWAUKEE -- Ready to bake some seasonal sweet treats?
MILWAUKEE -- Ready to bake some seasonal sweet treats?
“The Holidays Across America:" We Energies Cookie Book features recipes from 50 states
MILWAUKEE -- The 2015 We Energies Cookie Book takes customers on a culinary cross-country tour.
MILWAUKEE -- The 2015 We Energies Cookie Book takes customers on a culinary cross-country tour.
“Try recipes from all 50 states:” We Energies Cookie Book now available online
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to start looking towards the holidays!
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to start looking towards the holidays!
We Energies' heating moratorium begins November 1st, but they're not letting anyone go cold
MILWAUKEE -- As the temperatures continue to go down, energy bills steadily go up.
MILWAUKEE -- As the temperatures continue to go down, energy bills steadily go up.
Don't be fooled: West Allis business owner records "very convincing" We Energies scam call
WEST ALLIS -- Do you think you could tell if you had a scam artist on the phone?
WEST ALLIS -- Do you think you could tell if you had a scam artist on the phone?
Get ready for winter, save on heating by getting a home energy audit
NEW BERLIN -- Whether you like it or not, Old Man Winter is on his way!
NEW BERLIN -- Whether you like it or not, Old Man Winter is on his way!
We Energies: Heating costs could be lowest in more than a decade
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies issued Wednesday, October 21st its 2015-16 winter heating cost forecast –predicting that the cost for the typical residential natural gas customer for this winter’s heating season will be less than the cost for any winter season since 2001-02.Based on a normal winter and natural gas prices remaining where they are today on the spot market, the average residential customer would pay $489 between Nov. 1, 2015, and April 30, 2016.Along with being the lowest-cost heating season in 14 years, the average residential customer would pay:
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies issued Wednesday, October 21st its 2015-16 winter heating cost forecast –predicting that the cost for the typical residential natural gas customer for this winter’s heating season will be less than the cost for any winter season since 2001-02.Based on a normal winter and natural gas prices remaining where they are today on the spot market, the average residential customer would pay $489 between Nov. 1, 2015, and April 30, 2016.Along with being the lowest-cost heating season in 14 years, the average residential customer would pay:
"It smelled awful:" 6,000 lose power after gas main leak on Milwaukee's west side
MILWAUKEE/WAUWATOSA -- We Energies officials say roughly 6,000 customers were without service after a gas main was struck at the intersection of Hawley Road and Wisconsin Avenue, along the Milwaukee and Wauwatosa border on Friday, October 16th."It was kind of nuts.
MILWAUKEE/WAUWATOSA -- We Energies officials say roughly 6,000 customers were without service after a gas main was struck at the intersection of Hawley Road and Wisconsin Avenue, along the Milwaukee and Wauwatosa border on Friday, October 16th."It was kind of nuts.
Statewide crime alert: We Energies customers targeted in pre-paid debit card scam
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice released a report on Wednesday, September 16th saying more than 700 Wisconsin residents have been targeted by a prepaid card scam, costing them $18,000.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice released a report on Wednesday, September 16th saying more than 700 Wisconsin residents have been targeted by a prepaid card scam, costing them $18,000.
Statewide crime alert: We Energies customers targeted in pre-paid debit card scam
MILWAUKEE -- The number of pre-paid debit card scam attempts targeting We Energies customers in 2015 has just passed 700.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of pre-paid debit card scam attempts targeting We Energies customers in 2015 has just passed 700.
All clear: All lanes of I-94 now open at 70th St. after communications cable restrung
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes of I-94 are now open in both directions between 68th Street and 84th Street following an emergency utility repair.
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes of I-94 are now open in both directions between 68th Street and 84th Street following an emergency utility repair.
West Bend police issue warning about man posing as We Energies employee, looking to collect payment
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning about a scam in which a man is posing as a We Energies employee and attempting to collect a utility payment.Police say they received a complaint about this on Monday, August 31st.The suspect was attempting to collect a utility payment via the use of a pre-paid credit card at the We Energies customer's business.Police say this man is NOT a We Energies employee.Additionally, police say scams like this have happened in other jurisdictions in southeastern Wisconsin, and in West Bend back in 2013.In each instance, the fake employee attempted to obtain credit card numbers from customers or have the customer obtain a pre-paid credit card and provide the card information to the scammer.We Energies has advised that they never collect payment from customers at a residence or in the field.The West Bend Police Department and We Energies officials encourage anyone who encounters this type of activity to contact their local law enforcement agency and do not provide any credit card information.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning about a scam in which a man is posing as a We Energies employee and attempting to collect a utility payment.Police say they received a complaint about this on Monday, August 31st.The suspect was attempting to collect a utility payment via the use of a pre-paid credit card at the We Energies customer's business.Police say this man is NOT a We Energies employee.Additionally, police say scams like this have happened in other jurisdictions in southeastern Wisconsin, and in West Bend back in 2013.In each instance, the fake employee attempted to obtain credit card numbers from customers or have the customer obtain a pre-paid credit card and provide the card information to the scammer.We Energies has advised that they never collect payment from customers at a residence or in the field.The West Bend Police Department and We Energies officials encourage anyone who encounters this type of activity to contact their local law enforcement agency and do not provide any credit card information.
"Looking luscious:" We Energies gets its cookie book ready for holiday season
MILWAUKEE -- It's Christmas 365 days a year for Grace Natoli-Sheldon, which means she's always in the holiday spirit."All the time, all the time I`m happy," said Natoli-Sheldon as she laughed.Natoli-Sheldon has her own food photography business and is capturing Christmas goodies year round."We could do a shot in 15 minutes and it`s perfect and it all came together or like the shot before this it took a couple of hours," said Natoli-Sheldon.Right now, she's snapping pictures for the ever popular We Energies Cookie Book."You have to make sure the light is hitting everything and everything is looking luscious," said Natoli-Sheldon.The We Energies Cookie Book dates back to 1928, but this year there's a new twist."We have recipes from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia so when people are doing their holiday baking this year they can take a trip literally across the country and try recipes from all 50 states," said We Energies Spokesperson Cathy Schulze.Getting the free book is a tradition for many families, including Natoli-Sheldon."My mom and I always baked from these books mostly Italian cookies, whatever were the Italian ones those were the ones that we made," said Natoli-Sheldon.Distribution of the We Energies Cookie Book begins in November and mark your calendar because the big distribution event is at Miller Park on Saturday, November 7th from 9 am - 1 pm.To see the full list of dates and locations for the We Energies Cookie Book, CLICK HERE.
MILWAUKEE -- It's Christmas 365 days a year for Grace Natoli-Sheldon, which means she's always in the holiday spirit."All the time, all the time I`m happy," said Natoli-Sheldon as she laughed.Natoli-Sheldon has her own food photography business and is capturing Christmas goodies year round."We could do a shot in 15 minutes and it`s perfect and it all came together or like the shot before this it took a couple of hours," said Natoli-Sheldon.Right now, she's snapping pictures for the ever popular We Energies Cookie Book."You have to make sure the light is hitting everything and everything is looking luscious," said Natoli-Sheldon.The We Energies Cookie Book dates back to 1928, but this year there's a new twist."We have recipes from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia so when people are doing their holiday baking this year they can take a trip literally across the country and try recipes from all 50 states," said We Energies Spokesperson Cathy Schulze.Getting the free book is a tradition for many families, including Natoli-Sheldon."My mom and I always baked from these books mostly Italian cookies, whatever were the Italian ones those were the ones that we made," said Natoli-Sheldon.Distribution of the We Energies Cookie Book begins in November and mark your calendar because the big distribution event is at Miller Park on Saturday, November 7th from 9 am - 1 pm.To see the full list of dates and locations for the We Energies Cookie Book, CLICK HERE.