We Energies working to restore power in NE Wisconsin
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WITI) -- Damage from severe storms on Tuesday night, August 6th, has left tens of thousands of people in northeast Wisconsin without power, and it could be another day or so before everyone is back on line.At its peak, around 60,000 We Energies customers in Outagamie County were without power, specifically in areas around Appleton, Grand Chute, and Hortonville.More than 60 power poles and 500 wires were reported down from the storms.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WITI) -- Damage from severe storms on Tuesday night, August 6th, has left tens of thousands of people in northeast Wisconsin without power, and it could be another day or so before everyone is back on line.At its peak, around 60,000 We Energies customers in Outagamie County were without power, specifically in areas around Appleton, Grand Chute, and Hortonville.More than 60 power poles and 500 wires were reported down from the storms.
We Energies to pay $100,000 for environmental violations
MADISON (WITI) -- Following an October 2011 bluff collapse at a WE Energies construction site, the Wisconsin Department of Justice determined on Monday, June 8th, that We Energies will pay the state of Wisconsin $100,000 for environmental violations discovered as a result of the incident.More than a year-and-half ago, We Energies was constructing a retention pond in its Oak Creek power plant.
MADISON (WITI) -- Following an October 2011 bluff collapse at a WE Energies construction site, the Wisconsin Department of Justice determined on Monday, June 8th, that We Energies will pay the state of Wisconsin $100,000 for environmental violations discovered as a result of the incident.More than a year-and-half ago, We Energies was constructing a retention pond in its Oak Creek power plant.
We Energies workers save truck driver from potential death
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A potentially deadly situation was averted during an accident in West Allis Friday morning, June 28th, thanks to the actions of two men.Shortly before 7 a.m. a semi truck crashed into and tore down power lines near I-94 just off Highway 100.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A potentially deadly situation was averted during an accident in West Allis Friday morning, June 28th, thanks to the actions of two men.Shortly before 7 a.m. a semi truck crashed into and tore down power lines near I-94 just off Highway 100.
We Energies reports 1000 customers without power system wide
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) — We Energies has reported about 1000 customers without power “system wide” Friday, June 21st due to storms that are passing through the area.About 316 outages have been reported in Brown Deer, 147 in Caledonia, 243 in West Allis and 22 in the Town of Lisbon.CLICK HERE to view power outages on a map, via We Energies website.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) — We Energies has reported about 1000 customers without power “system wide” Friday, June 21st due to storms that are passing through the area.About 316 outages have been reported in Brown Deer, 147 in Caledonia, 243 in West Allis and 22 in the Town of Lisbon.CLICK HERE to view power outages on a map, via We Energies website.
We Energies reports 239 customers without power system wide
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) — We Energies has reported about 239 customers without power “system wide” Thursday morning due to storms that passed through the area.We Energies crews have restored power to more than 21,000 customers since the storms started and are working diligently to restore power for the rest of their customers.CLICK HERE for tips on what to do during a power outage.CLICK HERE to view power outages on a map, via We Energies website
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) — We Energies has reported about 239 customers without power “system wide” Thursday morning due to storms that passed through the area.We Energies crews have restored power to more than 21,000 customers since the storms started and are working diligently to restore power for the rest of their customers.CLICK HERE for tips on what to do during a power outage.CLICK HERE to view power outages on a map, via We Energies website
Construction crew strikes gas main in Greenfield
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- A dozen homes in Greenfield were evacuated for a couple of hours on Monday afternoon, June 10th after a construction crew struck a gas main.
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- A dozen homes in Greenfield were evacuated for a couple of hours on Monday afternoon, June 10th after a construction crew struck a gas main.
Cox appears in court, charged with striking deer
OZAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A 29-year-old West Bend man appeared in an Ozaukee County court on Tuesday, June 4th for his initial appearance.
OZAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A 29-year-old West Bend man appeared in an Ozaukee County court on Tuesday, June 4th for his initial appearance.
Several copper conductors stolen from WE Energies
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Police say 66 copper ground conductors were stolen from a WE Energies substation on Thursday, May 30th.The conductors, also called whips, are made up of 27 strands, run two to four feet in length, and are a green oxidized color.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Police say 66 copper ground conductors were stolen from a WE Energies substation on Thursday, May 30th.The conductors, also called whips, are made up of 27 strands, run two to four feet in length, and are a green oxidized color.
Baby peregrine falcons banded at We Energies plant in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Professionals attached metal bands to baby peregrine falcons born at the We Energies power plant in Oak Creek on Tuesday, March 28th.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Professionals attached metal bands to baby peregrine falcons born at the We Energies power plant in Oak Creek on Tuesday, March 28th.
Pair of Peregrine Falcon chicks banded and named
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Meet Rocket and Wildcat.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Meet Rocket and Wildcat.
We Energies crews dealing with scattered outages
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — There are a few scattered power outages affecting We Energies customers in southeast Wisconsin Wednesday morning, May 15th.According to the We Energies outage map, over 2,000 customers are without power as of 6:30 a.m.CLICK HERE to view the power outage map
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — There are a few scattered power outages affecting We Energies customers in southeast Wisconsin Wednesday morning, May 15th.According to the We Energies outage map, over 2,000 customers are without power as of 6:30 a.m.CLICK HERE to view the power outage map
We Energies reminds customers to dial before digging
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nice weather has finally arrived, and people are eager to plant trees and do yard work.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nice weather has finally arrived, and people are eager to plant trees and do yard work.
We Energies announces hatching of three peregrine falcons
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- We Energies on Monday, April 29th announced the hatching of three peregrine falcons at the company's Port Washington power plant.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- We Energies on Monday, April 29th announced the hatching of three peregrine falcons at the company's Port Washington power plant.
We Energies warning customers of utility scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is warning customers of a scam that appears to be targeting their Spanish-speaking customers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is warning customers of a scam that appears to be targeting their Spanish-speaking customers.
After moratorium ends, heating assistance remains available
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies ended its winter moratorium on Monday, April 15th, and now, officials are making sure homeowners are aware that heating assistance is still available.State officials announce that funding is still available through May 15th to help low-income households pay for home heating costs through the Home Energy Plus program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies ended its winter moratorium on Monday, April 15th, and now, officials are making sure homeowners are aware that heating assistance is still available.State officials announce that funding is still available through May 15th to help low-income households pay for home heating costs through the Home Energy Plus program.
We Energies crews dealing with scattered outages
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — We Energies crews are dealing with scattered power outages on Monday morning, April 15th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — We Energies crews are dealing with scattered power outages on Monday morning, April 15th.
As moratorium ends, We Energies officials warning of scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, April 15th, thousands of We Energies customers could have their power disconnected.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, April 15th, thousands of We Energies customers could have their power disconnected.
We Energies reports 769 customers without power system wide
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) — We Energies has reported about 769 customers without power “system wide” Thursday morning due to storms that passed through the area.We Energies crews have restored power to more than 42,000 customers since the storms started and are working diligently to restore power for the rest of their customers.We Energies is reminding customers to stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines.CLICK HERE for tips on what to do during a power outage.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) — We Energies has reported about 769 customers without power “system wide” Thursday morning due to storms that passed through the area.We Energies crews have restored power to more than 42,000 customers since the storms started and are working diligently to restore power for the rest of their customers.We Energies is reminding customers to stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines.CLICK HERE for tips on what to do during a power outage.
We Energies works with customers to ‘Stay Connected’
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies urges customers who are behind on their energy bills to get caught up before the end of the winter heating moratorium.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies urges customers who are behind on their energy bills to get caught up before the end of the winter heating moratorium.
Cathy Schulze discusses exclusive Oak Creek Falcon webcam
Cathy Schulze from We Energies joins Real Milwaukee to talk about a peregrine falcon (a nearly extinct animal) nest in Oak Creek.
Cathy Schulze from We Energies joins Real Milwaukee to talk about a peregrine falcon (a nearly extinct animal) nest in Oak Creek.