Just part of the job: Crews that work outside deal with high heat, humidity
WEST ALLIS -- It's the middle of August -- so we expect some summer heat.
WEST ALLIS -- It's the middle of August -- so we expect some summer heat.
Power being restored to thousands after thunderstorm rips through SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- More than 20,000 We Energies customers lost power due to Friday evening's storm that ripped through southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 20,000 We Energies customers lost power due to Friday evening's storm that ripped through southeast Wisconsin.
Built on a byproduct of water: Journey underground to see how Milwaukee's steam system works
MILWAUKEE -- For more than a century, Milwaukee has been built on the byproduct of boiling water.
MILWAUKEE -- For more than a century, Milwaukee has been built on the byproduct of boiling water.
Two homes evacuated in Germantown after yard sign punctures gas line, leading to gas leak
GERMANTOWN -- Two homes on Augusta Court in Germantown had to be evacuated on Wednesday, July 22nd after a gas line was punctured.Germantown Fire Chief Gary Weiss tells FOX6 News it happened when a homeowner was removing a sign from the yard.
GERMANTOWN -- Two homes on Augusta Court in Germantown had to be evacuated on Wednesday, July 22nd after a gas line was punctured.Germantown Fire Chief Gary Weiss tells FOX6 News it happened when a homeowner was removing a sign from the yard.
We Energies officials: Second round of storms knocks out power to 9,900
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Storms led to power outages on Monday, July 13th.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Storms led to power outages on Monday, July 13th.
We Energies: Power restored to more than 37,000 customers in less than 24 hours
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN — We Energies crews have restored service to more than 37,000 customers since powerful storms rocked the southern part of Wisconsin Monday, June 22nd.According to the We Energies outage map, there are still 298 customers without power.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN — We Energies crews have restored service to more than 37,000 customers since powerful storms rocked the southern part of Wisconsin Monday, June 22nd.According to the We Energies outage map, there are still 298 customers without power.
At peak of storms, 25K without power: "One of the most significant (outages) this storm season"
GLENDALE -- Storms that pushed through Monday morning, June 22nd left a mess in their path, as high winds downed trees across southern Wisconsin.
GLENDALE -- Storms that pushed through Monday morning, June 22nd left a mess in their path, as high winds downed trees across southern Wisconsin.
Storms lead to wind damage in SE WI, 25,000 without power Monday afternoon
MILWAUKEE -- A line of powerful thunderstorms with strong winds and hail moved through Wisconsin Monday morning, June 22nd -- causing damage in the southern portion of the state.
MILWAUKEE -- A line of powerful thunderstorms with strong winds and hail moved through Wisconsin Monday morning, June 22nd -- causing damage in the southern portion of the state.
Four We Energies peregrine falcons banded, given names by Stars & Stripes Honor Flight veterans
PORT WASHINGTON -- Four We Energies peregrine falcon chicks now have names.The chicks were born at the Port Washington Power Plant.
PORT WASHINGTON -- Four We Energies peregrine falcon chicks now have names.The chicks were born at the Port Washington Power Plant.
"I have no hot water:" Residents outraged utilities shut off in apartment building, claim landlord didn't pay bill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dozens of residents in one Milwaukee apartment building are getting kicked out, even though they're paying their rent.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dozens of residents in one Milwaukee apartment building are getting kicked out, even though they're paying their rent.
Get a look: We Energies peregrine falcon web cam is LIVE
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become somewhat of an internet sensation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become somewhat of an internet sensation.
Web cam: Peregrine falcon nesting at We Energies power plant
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you think of We Energies, Internet sensation probably doesn't come to mind.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you think of We Energies, Internet sensation probably doesn't come to mind.
Behind on your electric bill? Moratorium ends soon, but help is available
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies urges customers who are behind on their energy bills to catch up before the end of the moratorium on winter shut-offs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies urges customers who are behind on their energy bills to catch up before the end of the moratorium on winter shut-offs.
We Energies crews called out to gas leak on E. Main Street in Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- We Energies crews were called out to the 100 block of E.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- We Energies crews were called out to the 100 block of E.
We Energies purchases nine acres in Menomonee Valley near Valley Power Plant
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is buying up land in the Menomonee Valley.The power company bought over nine acres next to its Valley Power Plant on West Canal Street.According to a deed transfer filed with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, the sale price was $1.35 million.A We Energies spokesman says they do not have plans to expand the plant, but he says they saw an opportunity to expand the perimeter around the plant, and they were able to do so.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is buying up land in the Menomonee Valley.The power company bought over nine acres next to its Valley Power Plant on West Canal Street.According to a deed transfer filed with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, the sale price was $1.35 million.A We Energies spokesman says they do not have plans to expand the plant, but he says they saw an opportunity to expand the perimeter around the plant, and they were able to do so.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"It's very unfortunate:" We Energies "Green Dot" scam is back; veterinary clinic targeted by scammers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a perpetual scam, and one that We Energies officials are warning folks about again.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a perpetual scam, and one that We Energies officials are warning folks about again.
Avoid deadly carbon monoxide levels in your home: Keep furnace vents, meters clear of snow
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is reminding customers to avoid the dangers of snow and ice buildup on exhaust vents and natural gas meters.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is reminding customers to avoid the dangers of snow and ice buildup on exhaust vents and natural gas meters.
We Energies: 2,600 without power in West Allis late Tuesday
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- We Energies crews are dealing with a power outage affecting 2,600 in West Allis as of 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3rd.The outage began around 9:15 p.m.Crews are working to figure out what's causing the outage.The outage boundaries are as follows: western boundary is N. 91st Place, eastern boundary is 69th Street, northern boundary is Chestnut Street, and the southern boundary is McMyron Street.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- We Energies crews are dealing with a power outage affecting 2,600 in West Allis as of 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3rd.The outage began around 9:15 p.m.Crews are working to figure out what's causing the outage.The outage boundaries are as follows: western boundary is N. 91st Place, eastern boundary is 69th Street, northern boundary is Chestnut Street, and the southern boundary is McMyron Street.
Avoid deadly carbon monoxide levels in your home: Keep furnace vents, meters clear of snow
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As the snow fell Sunday, February 1st, We Energies officials were urging folks to keep furnace vents and meters clear of snow.A Blizzard Warning is in effect through 3:00 a.m. Monday, February 2nd for Racine and Kenosha counties.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As the snow fell Sunday, February 1st, We Energies officials were urging folks to keep furnace vents and meters clear of snow.A Blizzard Warning is in effect through 3:00 a.m. Monday, February 2nd for Racine and Kenosha counties.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.
No injuries reported after fire in coal-handling silo at We Energies' Oak Creek Power Plant
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A We Energies spokesman tells FOX6 News no injuries were reported after a fire Sunday, January 25th at the Oak Creek Power Plant.Fire officials say the call came in just before 2:00 p.m.We're told there was a fire that has been extinguished.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A We Energies spokesman tells FOX6 News no injuries were reported after a fire Sunday, January 25th at the Oak Creek Power Plant.Fire officials say the call came in just before 2:00 p.m.We're told there was a fire that has been extinguished.