In 1989, a massive underground power cable in Los Angeles suddenly failed, costing the city tens of thousands of dollars every hour. Engineers faced an impossible challenge: repair a 230,000-volt ...

Ice on power lines is heavier than most people realize. Add wind to the equation, and branches, tree limbs and cables carrying high-voltage electricity can fall from utility poles. Hurricane-force ...

Residents in Norman are using generators to deal with power outages caused by strong winds, as crews work to restore electricity.