Local News / Grand Rapids

Power Outages Hit West Michigan

West Michigan experienced scattered power outages on Monday, impacting thousands of residents and businesses amid a National Weather Service Heat Advisory. Consumers Energy crews worked to restore power to affected areas.

Jul 28, 2025 20:11 Power restored after squirrel causes outage on Grand Rapids’ West Side

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News / Local

Power Restored to West Ashley Customers After Outage

Power was successfully restored to Dominion Energy customers in West Ashley, Charleston, following an outage caused by a downed power line. The incident occurred after a tree made contact with a power line along Ashley River Road.

Jul 26, 2025 02:31 Dominion Energy customers experiencing power outage in West Ashley

News / Power Outage

Power Restored to West Ashley After Outage

Power has been fully restored to Dominion Energy customers in West Ashley, Charleston, following an outage on Thursday night. The outage, which initially left over 1,600 customers without power, was caused by a tree making contact with over...

Jul 26, 2025 02:01 Power restored for Dominion Energy customers in West Ashley

News / Weather

New Jersey and New York Face Power Outages Amidst Extreme Heatwave

A severe heatwave is impacting New Jersey and New York, leading to widespread power outages and prompting urgent calls for energy conservation. Temperatures soaring into the triple digits have strained power grids, leaving thousands without...

Jun 24, 2025 19:31 7 Tips for Managing Extreme Heat

Europe / Infrastructure

Spain and Portugal Blackout 2025: Causes, Impact, and Future Preparedness

In April 2025, a widespread power outage plunged millions in Spain and Portugal into darkness, disrupting transport, businesses, and daily life. This article examines the causes, impact, and steps being taken to prevent future blackouts.

Apr 29, 2025 19:32 Spain will take 'all necessary measures' to prevent another blackout, says PM