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2 days ago
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We Energies urges balloon safety after 14k lose power in 2025
(WFRV) – Metallic balloons, often used for celebrations, are causing thousands of power outages, and We Energies is urging customers to take precautions to prevent them. In a press release, We Energies reported that Mylar balloons have caused outages affecting nearly 14,000 customers so far this year, resulting in over 153,000 minutes of lost power. Application for Class B liquor license in Green Bay open upon release Since 2020, the company has recorded more than 120,000 outages linked to Mylar balloons. The metallic coating on Mylar balloons can conduct electricity when they come into contact with power lines. This contact creates short circuits that not only interrupt electrical service but can also cause power lines to fall, posing serious safety hazards. We Energies recommends never releasing balloons outdoors and always securing them to a weight. Customers should keep balloons away from overhead power lines and avoid touching balloons that are tangled in wires or utility equipment. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seeking volunteers to teach next generation of hunters If a balloon is spotted caught in power lines or other utility equipment, customers should contact We Energies immediately at 800-662-4797 rather than attempting to remove it themselves. Taking these simple precautions can help prevent outages and ensure public safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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City of Green Bay seeks community ideas for St. John's Park revamp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay's Parks Department is inviting residents, downtown workers, and park lovers to share their ideas for the future of historic St. John's Park. According to a press release from the Green Bay's Parks Department, a public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall's Council Chambers located on 100 N. Jefferson St. Application for Class B liquor license in Green Bay open upon release The city is working on a long-term master plan to guide the park's development over the next 10, 20, and 50 years. Attendees will learn about the planning process, review current park conditions, and discuss ideas for amenities like playgrounds, gardens, gathering spaces, and public art. If you can't make the meeting, a short online survey will be available for one week afterward at Whether you live nearby or visit occasionally, your input will help shape the park's future. Parks Director Dan Ditscheit We Energies urges balloon safety after 14k lose power in 2025 The meeting location is ADA-accessible, and interpretation services are available upon request with 48 hours' notice. For questions or comments, contact the Parks Department at 920-448-3365 or parks@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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6 days ago
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We Energies worker & animal lover rescue ducklings from storm drain in Little Chute
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – What started as a routine drive through Little Chute quickly turned into a rescue mission after a group of ducklings got trapped in a storm drain. Ashley Jared says she was driving with her mom when she spotted something unusual near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Sanitorium Road. A mother duck was anxiously pacing back and forth near a storm drain. That's when Jared, an animal lover, decided to stop and check it out. Former Olympic wrestler, MMA star Ben Askren recovering after receiving double lung transplant in Wisconsin 'I saw her walking around and my immediate thought was—there are babies down there,' Jared said. 'And sure enough, there were about ten ducklings stuck inside the drain.' Jared and her mom tried to lift the heavy storm grate but couldn't budge it. While they waited for help, a We Energies worker—Adam Ditter—happened to finish a job nearby and noticed what was happening. 'She said they were down in there, about ten of them, so I said I'd pull over and lift the grate off,' Ditter said. Ditter, who works as a natural gas mechanic, was able to lift the cover and climb inside the shallow drain. He carefully picked up each duckling and handed them to Jared, who returned them to their very relieved mother. 'This one was dry and shallow enough that I could put myself in and get them out, hand them to Ashley, then get them back reunited with their ma,' Ditter said. It turns out this isn't Ditter's first time rescuing ducklings. Just a week earlier, he helped save another group trapped in a storm drain near downtown Appleton. 'You hate to see how anxious the mom duck is—wandering around waiting for her babies,' Ditter said. 'And as soon as they're reunited, they all take off together.' Jared says the mother duck never left her side during the rescue. Shawano police receive 200 stuffed animals for kids from local company 'She knew,' Jared said. 'She didn't leave until she had all ten of them. I stayed for about 20 minutes after everyone left and watched them walk up the hill together.' Both Ditter and Jared say they're just glad they were there to help, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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County Sheriff in Wisconsin mourns loss of retired K9 who responded to over 1,000 calls in 7 years
(WFRV) – A Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin announced that one of its retired K9s passed away recently while honoring the remarkable career he led. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office said that seven-year veteran K9 Justice's career was remarkable, as he and his partner/handler responded to over 1,000 calls for service in the force. We Energies worker & animal lover rescue ducklings from storm drain in Little Chute Many of the calls concerned narcotics detection and patrol duties, while he also served in the Tactical Enforcement Unit, aiding law enforcement across the county, state and even federal agencies. K9 Justice retired about five years ago and spent his time living with his handler/partner, Lieutenant Thompson. 'Justice's loyalty and service made a lasting impact on Waukesha County,' the post said. 'His memory will live on in all those who had the privilege to work alongside him.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-06-2025
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We Energies to burn coal in Oak Creek for another year due to 'high energy demand'
The coal will be burning at the We Energies plant in Oak Creek a year longer than expected. The company announced June 25 it will extend the operating life of two coal units at the Oak Creek Power Plant 'to meet high energy demand periods through the end of 2026,' a news release from the company said. The plant was scheduled to retire at the end of 2025. Madison-based nonprofit Clean Wisconsin took issue with the announcement, putting out a statement June 26 that said the move 'saddles customers with at least another year of expensive, less reliable coal.' We Energies received approval May 22 from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission for a $1.5 billion plan to build natural gas plants in both Oak Creek and the Town of Paris in Kenosha County. We Energies said the plants were needed to supplement solar and wind power generation and help cover growing electricity demands. The Town of Paris plant project has already been delayed about a year because the PSC decided it must be built on an alternative site in the town. The decision to delay retiring the Oak Creek coal units ― which were put into service in the 1960s ― is based on two factors, We Energies said: Tightened energy supply requirements in the Midwest power market. The need to serve customers with safe, reliable, and affordable energy. Mike Hooper, president of We Energies, said reliability is at the forefront of everything the company does. 'Just this month, national grid experts raised the alarm of elevated risks of power supply shortages and price spikes due to plant closures and increasing energy demand in the Upper Midwest,' Hooper said in the release. 'We will continue to evaluate the future of the plant based on capacity needs, available generation and what is financially prudent.' Clean Wisconsin Energy and Air Manager Ciaran Gallagher called the company's claims of elevated power supply shortages in the Midwest overblown. She said this decision is harmful and a 'shortsighted, profit-driven approach" to energy production and planning. 'We Energies has once again failed to plan for the future, failed to appropriately invest in cheaper clean energy sources, and failed to keep costs down for Wisconsinites,' Gallagher said in the Clean Wisconsin release. 'We Energies is going back on promises it made to communities long burdened by toxic air emissions from that plant.' Contact Erik S. Hanley at Like his Facebook page, The Redheadliner, and follow him on X @Redheadliner. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: We Energies to burn coal at Oak Creek a year longer than expected
