1 day ago · The outage began around 3:15 p.m. Monday and affected 12 customers, according to NV Energy. NV Energy’s preliminary investigation showed that the outage was caused by a suspected copper wire theft at the substation in the area. The investigation into the cause of the outage is still ongoing. According to NV Energy, as of 6:15 p.m., all but ...

21 hours ago · LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Metro Police are investigating after NV Energy says an attempted copper wire theft at a substation led to several power outages near the strip and at Harry Reid Airport.

20 hours ago · The incident is suspected to be linked to a copper theft at a nearby NV Energy substation, according to Metro Police. ... Copper theft has become a multi-million dollar problem in the valley ...

1 day ago · Copper thefts are growing more sophisticated, with thieves finding workarounds to avoid being shocked or more seriously injured during theft," NV energy said in a statement to Channel 13.

1 day ago · The company did not disclose the location of the incident, but said that NV Energy facilities are often a target for copper theft. The airport suffered another outage at 6:45 p.m., when all of the C gates in Terminal 1 lost power. The power was restored by 8 p.m., according to the airport. When power is out at the airport, the electronic doors ...

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Apr 9, 2024 · LAS VEGAS — Clark County is trying a new approach to halt copper wire theft and keep the streetlights on. Clark County Public Works Crews were out Monday morning installing new wiring at a problem area near Lamb and Charleston.

Jan 30, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Countless copper thefts have left parts of the Las Vegas valley in the dark. It’s a chronic issue and Clark County is stepping up efforts to keep the lights on and its residents safe by creating a special task force.

1 day ago · NV Energy was on the scene and began restoring power around 4:44 p.m. “In 2024, NV Energy doubled down on efforts to ensure all suspected copper thefts are reported to the Las Vegas Metropolitan ...

Mar 15, 2024 · The City of Las Vegas fixed the lights and acknowledged copper wire thefts in the area a week after it happened. Streetlight outages are a widespread problem for the Las Vegas valley. Clark County officials said its Public Works Department already has a backlog of repairs due to staffing shortages.