BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Jake Dukett is the supervisor of gas public awareness for Ameren. He’s also a volunteer firefighter. He said spring digging shifts into high gear this time of year. “Everybody is ...

If you’re planning to install a new garden bed next spring, fall is a good time to do the digging to prepare for it. Before you plant a new area, you should improve its soil by digging down about 6 to ...

As spring arrives, so does one of the busiest seasons for home improvement and landscaping projects. From planting trees to installing irrigation systems, millions of Americans are heading outdoors to ...

In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year during ...

Underground lines for electric, gas, water and internet are often much closer to the surface than people expect.

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