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3 days ago
- Business
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‘Pretty crazy;' Family sees electric bill nearly double, AES Ohio asking for rate increase
A local family said their AES Ohio bill has nearly doubled. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Amanda Collins, who lives in a two-bedroom house, reported that her electricity bill rose from just under $200 to nearly $400. 'That was pretty crazy for us,' Collins said. TRENDING STORIES: Local BBQ restaurant struck by lightning New surveys rank Dayton as one of the worst bed bug-infested cities in the U.S. Local YMCA branch to permanently close She mentioned that her grandmother turned off her air conditioning to cope with the high electric bills, choosing to endure the heat instead. Mary-Ann Kabel, a spokesperson for AES Ohio, explained that increased air conditioning usage during hotter months contributes to higher bills. AES Ohio has requested a rate increase, which could lead to higher costs depending on individual usage. Kabel suggested using high electricity devices like dryers, ovens, and dishwashers at night to help reduce costs. Collins found a solution by using third-party companies to negotiate her electricity rates, which helped cut her bill in half. 'It's usually about every three months I'm going on there and changing, like the third-party provider on their rates,' Collins said. On Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled public hearings regarding AES Ohio's application to increase electric rates. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
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Demonstrators line downtown Knoxville sidewalks to call for 'No Kings'
Crowds packed sidewalks in downtown Knoxville June 14 for a local "No Kings" protest, part of a nationwide series of rallies planned for Flag Day, the same date as President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. Starting at noon, people gathered at World's Fair Park and lined the sidewalks along Western Avenue, Broadway and West Summit Hill Drive holding signs and chanting slogans such as "No justice, no peace" and "This is what democracy looks like.' 'The people united will never be defeated," others chanted as they held up their signs. Drivers of some passing cars honked their horns in support of the demonstrators while other could be heard yelling remarks in support of Trump. "We encourage people to take advantage of all of the rights that democracy currently gives us because we don't know how much more of it we will have," said Amanda Collins a spokesperson for indivisible Knoxville. Indivisible, a grassroots political activism group focused on progressive causes, is one of the national groups organizing the June 14 demonstrations planned for at least 1,800 communities around the country, including 24 scheduled around Tennessee. Susan Donnelly, a demonstrator and member of Indivisible Knoxville, said that her major concern was for the future of democracy and to draw attention to the rise of fascism in the government. Hezekiah McDonald said the focus of the demonstration goes beyond just one person, to drawing attention to the disenfranchised immigrant communities currently experiencing issues around immigration enforcement in the United States. Concerns over immigration: Nashville ICE enforcement hits close to home. Knoxville wants to know: What if we're next? A separate demonstration took place the night before, when hundreds of people gathered in Market Square and briefly marched through downtown Knoxville specifically to protest the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and Trump's recent use of military at protests in Los Angeles. In addition to the noon-2 p.m. June 14 demonstration along downtown roads in Knoxville, local organizers have planned another "National No Kings Day" event 6-9 p.m. that day at John Tarlerton Park. This story will be updated. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Demonstrators line downtown Knoxville sidewalks to call for 'No Kings'
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Missing 1-year-old from Worcester found safe, police say, but mother's status unclear
Worcester Police say a one-and-a-half-year-old who had been missing since Wednesday has been found safe, but the status of her mother remains unclear. Amanda Collins was last seen on February 26 in an apartment on Belmont Street, according to authorities. At the time, she was believed to be with her one-and-a-half year old daughter, Liyana, and police expressed concern over the child's safety. On Friday night, police posted on Facebook that Liyana had been located and is safe, but made no mention of Amanda. It's also unclear where the child was found and in what condition. Boston 25 News has reached out to Worcester Police for more information. Posted by Worcester Police Department (Official) on Friday, February 28, 2025 This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
