JANESVILLE -- Alliant Energy reported that 5,500 homes and businesses lost power early Thursday morning in Janesville and Beloit.
Heavy ice on power lines contributed to the problem.
Work crews began fixing the lines immediately.
Power could be restored mid-morning.
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Dec 26, 2009 at 10:17 a.m.
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Hey kawisixer01, why would the Alliant Energy employees be climbing "telephone poles" ? Just curious.
Dec 25, 2009 at 9:55 a.m.
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I am not sure how long my power was out, but when we started our Christmas morning we had power....kinda wish it was still out. Wondering why I bought my son an electric guitar???? lol
Dec 25, 2009 at 9:52 a.m.
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oldvet,
you rock!
Dec 25, 2009 at 6:06 a.m.
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Emmo46
Since you had to ask what part Jesus played, sadly shows you haven't a clue.
Merry Christmas everyone on Jesus Birthday
God bless you too EMMO46
Dec 24, 2009 at 11:04 p.m.
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Walworth County has their share of power outages as well. The Gazette reporters often overlook Walworth and other counties when reporting articles of a broader interest.
Dec 24, 2009 at 9:38 p.m.
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Not rude...wondering just exactly what part a guy named Jesus played in climbing poles and restoring power. I am always grateful to the hard working utilities folks.
Dec 24, 2009 at 9:14 p.m.
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Rude Emmo, rude!
I'm thankful for these guys and gals that play such an important role in today's society where we rely SO heavily on electricity, etc. I sure as heck wouldn't want their jobs-- not even the hotline!
Yet, on the flip side, is it JUST Rock County? Or is it just that we are IN Rock County and that is all that is reported here? Just curious.
Dec 24, 2009 at 7:26 p.m.
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Nice to hear that my employee's are doing there job
Dec 24, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.
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gwendt...I didn't know Jesus worked for Alliant.
I'll bet he pronounces his name
"Hay-suus". {:>)
Dec 24, 2009 at 2:34 p.m.
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Thanks also to Rock County Co-op workers for their work in restoring their customers power!
Dec 24, 2009 at 1:48 p.m.
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If I were one of these guys climbing up frozen poles in the rain I would have little to complain about if I am getting paid $45 an hour. Sounds like its a win/win for everyone. Merry Christmas
Dec 24, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.
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Thank you Alliant! What a great early Christmas present!
Dec 24, 2009 at 11:35 a.m.
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I think we are all in agreement that you guys at Alliant Rock and hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Thank you very much.
Dec 24, 2009 at 11:09 a.m.
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Mine just came back on too! Thanks Alliant for all your hard work!!!
Dec 24, 2009 at 10:56 a.m.
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Yea these guys got guts to be climbing 30-40' up ice covered telephone poles in this weather around thousands of volts potential of electricity to get everyone back online. Big props guys!
Dec 24, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.
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We're in Clinton and lost power at 3am for about 4-5 hours. Thanks for getting it restored so quickly, Alliant!
Dec 24, 2009 at 9:55 a.m.
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Ditto Even tho the Hot-Line for power outages wasn't working, the workers were out there getting power back on another word for them would be "Angels". Thank you Jesus !
Dec 24, 2009 at 9:48 a.m.
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Exactly. Something we take for granted.
Dec 24, 2009 at 9:46 a.m.
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bobb1951: You got that right!
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