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Here’s our list of the experts and advocates, outside the government, who are playing big roles in Washington’s policy ...
They’re shiny, festive, and perfect for Mother’s Day and backyard birthday bashes — but those popular mylar balloons can be ...
Especially during graduation time, we will see somewhere throughout our service territory a number of outages, some big, some ...
Senator Bobby Hanig’s Senate Bill 20 would make the intentional release of balloons illegal, with a fine of $250 per balloon ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio power company warned that balloons cause safety risks and were responsible for dozens of ...
According to Bretsch, since 2021, balloons have caused more than 170 power outages for Ameren customers in Missouri and ...
Foil balloons can conduct electricity when caught in power lines, causing power outages and damaging equipment, and should be weighted and deflated after events to prevent this issue.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Evergy shares safety reminders for National Electrical Safety Month this May. Evergy is urging customers to stay safe when they’re around electricity at home, work, school, and ...
House Bill 581 would ban balloon releases for those over 16, with fines up to $500, sparking debate over litter reduction and ...
When the power went out on Sunday, March 2, for more than 10,000 customers in downtown Las Vegas, the lights were out for a ...
When we saw that state representative John Illg, a Republican from Harahan, was filing a bill that would ban organized ...
Environmental experts say balloon debris can harm marine life and wildlife. But ordinance enforcement can be tricky, city ...