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Halloween is just around the corner. There could be a hidden terror lurking in your home. We’re talking about energy vampires — evil ghouls that suck electrical power from your appliances when you aren’t using them, taking a big bite out of your wallet.

Last week, we met up with Jack Smith as he made his way through Columbus on an electric bike. Smith is retracing the route of George Wyman, the first person to cross the country on a motor vehicle (a bicycle equipped with a four-stroke engine) in 1903.

Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock? When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a power surge or blink.

There are more than 3,500 fires on college campuses every year. Students use ,any electronics for school, work, and play. When used improperly, these helpful gadgets can become electric hazards. If you or a loved one is heading off to college, please look over the following tips to prevent electric accidents and fires.

Our homes grow old just like we do. They begin to creak and moan. They begin to show their age. Some of those problems are obvious. Others cannot be seen. That means our homes need periodic checkups just like we do. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), many older homes that still[Read More]

Smart home technologies are transforming how we live, making our homes more comfortable, convenient and energy efficient than ever before. These smart devices communicate with each other to automate everyday tasks and functions around the home, like heating and cooling, lighting, and security. They also enable consumers to manage and monitor their energy consumption through[Read More]

Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick. BEFORE: Prepare for emergencies or natural disasters: DURING: AFTER: MORE STORIES

The operators at Loup Power District’s Columbus Powerhouse have been reporting the weather for more than 60 years.

That milestone was recognized with a Special Service Award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The award recognizes the service this provides to the National Weather Service (NWS).