The number of instances of copper wire theft from street lights is getting worse. While thieves may only get a few hundred dollars for the copper, the cost for repairs is in the thousands.

KYTC said the blackouts due to the stolen copper wire are mainly concentrated around and within the Watterson Expressway. Lights are also out on five stretches of I-64, seven spots on I-65 and two ...

An electrical box on the viaduct was stripped of its copper wire. Toby Canham for NY Post. When the Ribbon of Light was completed in 2022, journalists likened it to the Brooklyn and Golden Gate ...

Two arches on the 6th Street Viaduct were not lighted on Dec. 21. Now all the lights on the bridge’s 10 sets of arches are completely out due to copper wire theft.

Copper wire thefts leaving Minneapolis residents in the dark 01:59. Copper wire theft continues to be a growing issue in Minneapolis, leaving residents in the dark both near Lake of the Isles and ...

Thieves steal copper from light poles, cause light outages in San Fernando Valley 02:27. Copper wire is becoming a popular item that thieves are targeting, stealing cables from local municipal ...

Minneapolis Public Works currently estimates 450 lights throughout the city are out due to wire theft. "Keeping the street lights on is not optional, it’s essential for safe streets and enjoying ...

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