CROWN POINT — A Lake Criminal Court judge called a woman who repeatedly beat her young daughter with an extension cord the "worst of the worst" during the woman's sentencing hearing Tuesday.

Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially in summer - can be risky.

Why you shouldn't plug everything into an extension cord Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or gauge of the wire ...

To ensure you're safely using an extension cords, avoid these common situations when you should never use an extension cord.

One person was hurt and four people total were forced out of their home by an early morning fire.

Some household devices, such as AC units, shouldn't be paired with extension cords.

It is advised by The Naugatuck Fire Department to plug air conditioners into a wall outlet rather than an extension cord. It is a fire hazard when plugging a heavy drawn piece of equipment into an ...

According to TCSO, the victim in this incident was strangled with an extension cord. The sheriff’s office opened an investigation into the incident.

Charter Communications is building a different sort of bundle. The U.S. cable operator agreed to acquire smaller rival Cox Communications in a $35 billion deal, including net debt. Hefty cost ...