From Moccasin Wallow Road to 44th Avenue East, thieves have been stealing copper wire from Manatee County's street lighting system. "When copper wire thieves cut the wire, the roads go dark," said ...

As surging copper wire thefts are leaving many Los Angeles communities in the dark, a new statewide metal theft law set to kick in next year is aimed at recyclers who buy the stolen metal. Los Angeles ...

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FAIRFAX DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Sue Keh Bennett lives in the Fairfax District and says a number of street lights near Sierra Bonita Avenue and Beverly Boulevard are out. Covers to electrical ...

Copper wire theft has left a Pico Union neighborhood in the dark for more than half a year. Neighbors and business owners say they do not feel safe at night. “They took all the wires, look at that, ...

Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown. Copper wire theft continues to be a growing issue in ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Copper wire thieves have stripped electrical panels from interstate lights across Jefferson County, leaving major roadways dangerously dark. While the Kentucky Transportation ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — If you’ve driven on Interstate around Louisville at night, you’ve probably noticed something missing — lights. Video, shot earlier this week by WDRB web producer Paige ...

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