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TD World Safety Takes Center Stage at Lineman’s Rodeo Conference The International Lineman's Rodeo Safety and Training Conference once again kicked off Lineman's Rodeo Week, focusing on safety in the line trade. Over the course of a day and a…
Philadelphia, PA / Storyteller / Oct 26, 2026 / For Linc Electric, receiving this award is more than another achievement to add to the company's name. It's a reflection of the trust customers place in the electricians they invite into their homes and businesses. "We're…
Two Jackson EMC linemen during competition. (Jackson EMC) Safe work takes practice, preparation and teamwork. Jackson EMC linemen put those skills to the test at the 2026 International Lineman’s Rodeo recently, building on the training they use in their everyday work.
Southeast Georgia’s economic growth is creating opportunities, but the region’s ability to benefit will depend on preparing people for work that continues to change. Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark delivered that message during the foundation’s October 20th Regional Roundtable…
Oklahoma Energy Today OG&E Lineman a winner in International Lineman’s Rodeo Jerry Bohnen is the founder and creator of OK Energy Today, which began in 2012. He is an Edward R. Murrow Investigative award winner and has been recognized by…
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Lineworkers from around the world came together over the weekend to compete in the 2026 International Lineman's Rodeo in Kansas. The International Lineman's Rodeo, first held in 1984, brings together lineworkers for competition, development, and industry collaboration. What…
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. – Duke Energy teams earned six awards at the International Lineman’s Rodeo, one of the world’s premier lineworker competitions, held Oct. 17 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Among the honors, Justin McCarson, Heath Burrell and Miles Bell placed second overall…
At 7 a.m., it was just 36 degrees in Kansas as the eight teams representing Southern California Edison lined up for their first events at the International Lineman’s Rodeo, far colder than the SoCal competitors were used to. SCE linemen put their skills…
CBS News Georgia nurse turned mechanic builds business and trains next generation After decades in prison, Georgia man helps others find a fresh start Atlanta 3-year-old rings the bell her family waited years to hear Atlanta council authorizes $68 million jail…
A worker carries a plank of wood in front of homes under construction Sept. 30, 2026, in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. The nation will need 1.7 million new skilled trade workers every year through 2035, according to a September report by the…