Tag: lines

Low-flying helicopters checking high-voltage lines in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY — ITC Holdings Corp., an independent electricity transmission company based in Novi, is conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission lines in several counties, including Monroe County, through May 31, and again June 11-14. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for […]

Pecos to begin overhaul of aging water lines

May 29—PECOS — After years of being plagued with deteriorating water lines, the village of Pecos has collected millions of dollars to replace its half-century-old pipes. State officials and the Pecos mayor held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday in the village to cheer the long-awaited start of a project to overhaul the aging pipes, which haven’t […]

Kentucky State Police phone lines are down. Use these alternative numbers

Kentucky State Police reported its phone lines were down on Monday, following severe weather across the state, and shared a list of alternate phone numbers for the public to use. Kentucky State Police reported its phone lines were down following severe weather across the state on Sunday and shared a list of back-up phone numbers […]

Turtle Mountain receives nearly $12.8 million to replace water lines

May 21—GRAND FORKS — Eight water infrastructure projects for North Dakota tribes have received funding from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the 2024 fiscal year. The funding, which totals $27,447,361, comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a press release from Sen. Kevin Cramer‘s office said. Cramer, R-N.D., played a part in negotiating the law. […]

300 union workers join Boeing firefighter picket lines in Seattle

Around 300 union workers across Washington joined Boeing firefighters on the picket line in Seattle as workers urged the global aerospace company to provide better working conditions and pay. WASHINGTON STATE LABOR COUNCIL EFFORTS: Boeing firefighters have been on the picket lines across Puget Sound since May 4 when the company announced its lockout. The […]

Ukraine’s air-defense problems are letting Russia launch HIMARS-style deep strikes behind the front lines

Ukraine’s air defense capabilities have become increasingly strained. Russia is now fielding more reconnaissance drones. The improved battlefield picture is giving Russia the ability to launch HIMARS-style strikes. Ukraine’s struggling air-defenses have opened doors for the Russians to launch their own strikes similar to Ukraine’s HIMARS attacks. Russia has begun sending out an increased number […]