Police say thieves can remove wiring from a single pole in minutes, but repairs can take months or even years, depending on damage and resources.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A months old Louisville task force, focused on investigating copper wire thefts, is already producing results, according to Mayor Craig Greenberg. During his weekly update Wednesday, ...

Copper wire theft that’s darkened streetlights have discouraged teenagers in St. Paul’s North End from playing basketball at their local courts, caused older couples to discontinue early-morning walks ...

Transportation officials are actively investigating the overnight copper wire theft and says they will be increasing security ...

The 6th Street Viaduct, dubbed the “Ribbon of Light” for its illuminated tilted arches, is now completely in the dark. Billy Avellan, who walks the bridge daily from his home in downtown Los Angeles ...

AND JAMIE, HOW BIG OF A PROBLEM IS THIS? RICK. VICKY, THE MAYOR SAYS THOSE COPPER WIRE THEFTS ARE HAPPENING ALL OVER THE CITY, INCLUDING RIGHT HERE ACROSS THE STREET FROM LYNN FAMILY STADIUM. YOU CAN ...

More money is being spent on security guards and anti-theft devices, but copper wire is still being stolen and train service disrupted. What do other cities do?

The City of Miramar has seen a recent uptick in copper wire thefts and it’s left some of their streets in the dark. “It is a huge problem. It has intensified in the last six months,” said Tania Rues, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Copper wire thieves have stripped electrical panels from interstate lights across Jefferson County, leaving major roadways dangerously dark. While the Kentucky Transportation ...