Nearly 200 phone scam attempts reported to We Energies over past 2 days
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies customers have been the targets of a phone scam that has affected nearly 200 customers throughout southeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley.A news release from We Energies says scammers are using a service disconnection threat -- and trying to convince customers to purchase prepaid debit cards and provide the card information to them.We Energies reminds all customers that it does not solicit payment from customers in a threatening manner.
ATF offers $5K reward for information after 2 explosions in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.ATF officials said investigators are looking into two explosions that happened on Coffee near Woelfel.
Report your outage: 17K+ We Energies' customers without power as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday
DODGE COUNTY -- We Energies' officials said at least 17,000 customers were without power as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 amid severe weather.Below is a breakdown of the customers impacted:
'Hang up:' State warns about scammers posing as utility workers, demanding money for late payments
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are again warning of scammers posing as utility company representatives -- demanding money for supposed late payments and required upgrades.
Gas leak forces closure of at least 2 businesses in Mayfair Collection
WAUWATOSA -- A gas leak forced the closure of at least two businesses Wednesday evening, Aug. 22.A We Energies' spokeswoman said a construction crew working in the area near 112th and Burleigh struck a natural gas line, and We Energies' crews responded to make repairs.The situation was resolved around 7:15 p.m.
Construction crew strikes gas line, closing WIS 83 in both directions near Chenequa in Waukesha County
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
Power outages impact thousands of customers in Washington County
HARTFORD -- The We Energies Outage Map Wednesday night, Aug. 8 showed thousands of people without power in Washington County.As of 8 p.m., there were more than 300 outages reported in the area, impacting more than 8,000 customers.ATC officials said one of the transmission lines near West Bend and Hartford tripped out of service.
Contractor hits gas line near Hampton and Santa Monica in Whitefish Bay, prompting evacuations
WHITEFISH BAY -- We Energies officials were called out to Shoreland Avenue -- near Hampton and Santa Monica Boulevard in Whitefish Bay for a natural gas leak on Friday afternoon, Aug. 3.A We Energies spokeswoman said a report came in indicating a construction crew struck a gas line in the area.
We Energies Foundation pitches in $50K to Light the Hoan campaign
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Light the Hoan project, a campaign to illuminate the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee.Earlier this year, business and civic leaders formed Light the Hoan as a committee of the Daniel Hoan Foundation.
Is your dog digging again? Help We Energies spread an important safety message
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is looking for a new canine safety ambassador to star in its safe digging campaign.
Strong to severe storms knock out power for thousands across southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Strong to severe storms pushing across southeast Wisconsin Sunday afternoon, July 1 knocked out power across the area.We Energies' officials said as of 10 p.m. Sunday they had restored power to 29,000 customers -- with 8,500 remaining without power.We're told all available resources were being utilized to restore power as quickly as possible -- and crews would work through the night.The storms, bringing with them high winds, moved out by Sunday evening.The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch impacting all of southeast Wisconsin until 7 p.m.
Concrete falls onto gas main after water main break near 7th and Dakota
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies crews were on scene near 7th and Dakota Tuesday, June 26 for a water main break and gas leak.We're told a piece of concrete fell onto a gas main as a contractor was addressing the water main break, which caused a natural gas leak.City officials came in and shut off the water so that We Energies crews could turn off the flow of gas.
'Could not be more proud:' We Energies recognized nationally for restoration efforts in Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO -- We Energies has received national recognition was a result of their power restoration efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit in September.An industry trade group, the Edison Electric Institute, honored We Energies with an "Emergency Assistance Award" at a ceremony in San Diego on June 5, according to a news release from We Energies officials.According to the release, We Energies, along with their sister company Wisconsin Public Service, sent more than 70 employees to Puerto Rico in January.
'They were screeching:' Students learn as endangered peregrine falcons are banded
OAK CREEK -- There was an electric event at We Energies on Thursday, May 24.
We Energies 'winter moratorium' ends; customers behind on bills at risk of losing service
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies "winter moratorium" ended Sunday, April 15.That means starting on Monday, April 16, utility companies can cut service to anyone who has fallen behind on their bills.Those who need help paying off high winter heating bills need to set up a payment plan with We Energies to avoid being disconnected."Let customers know if they have fallen behind on their bills over the winter, they need to call us.
Falcon Watch: We Energies makes updates on live cameras for nesting season
MILWAUKEE -- We're in the midst of another season of falcon watch -- and We Energies has made some upgrades to the viewing experience.
Customer groups want We Energies to set aside millions in savings from power plant closure
MADISON — Customer groups are asking state regulators to force We Energies to set aside tens of millions of dollars in savings from closing a Pleasant Prairie power plant to help defray customers' bills.The utility closed the plant April 3.