A lawsuit has been filed against the state, saying that a new law intended to prevent costly copper wire thefts will unintentionally shut down the state’s scrap metal industry if it goes into effect ...

Statewide requirements to help prevent copper wire theft will become law on Jan. 1 despite a lawsuit by the scrap metal workers claiming the legislation will effectively shut down their industry. The ...

Watch the fascinating process of turning scrap copper wires into fine, usable wire! From scrapping and melting to rolling, ...

See how scrap copper wires are transformed into fine, usable copper wire! This step-by-step video covers everything from ...

In January, a new state law went into effect, requiring anyone selling copper wire for recycling to obtain a state-issued license.

Copper wire theft is rising in Tucson, a local medal scrap yard outlines laws in place to prevent buying stolen material.

A trade group representing scrap metal workers has sued the Minnesota Department of Commerce, alleging that a new law designed to curb copper theft will violate the state’s constitution and shutter ...

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Westfield police are looking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in connection with stealing copper wire and scrap metal. Springfield man allegedly shoots at ...

A bill that has come with some hope for significantly reducing copper wire theft across the state is expected to go before its first Senate committee on Thursday. If you haven’t seen the pitch-black ...