Shows
Live WireS3E3: Wired for Learning - Local Students Experience the Power of ElectricityThis episode we sat down to talk with local STEM Instructional Coach, Derek Pike from Warsaw Schools, about his experience bringing students on a fieldtrip to Kosciusko REMC for a Live Line Demo. 2025-04-1525 minLive WireS3 E2: Cold Weather, Hot Topics: Winter Electrical Safety with Kosciusko REMCPrepare for winter weather with this podcast, as we learn from our Operations Manager, Mike Whitaker, about winter electric safety, ways to save on our winter electric bill, and how to handle winter power outages. 2025-03-1931 minLive WireS3 E1: Find Warmth This Winter with CCSLearn more about the Winter Warmth Program run by Combined Community Services with Tiffani McClanahan, the Director of Emergency Assistance. 2025-02-1413 minLive WireS2 E6: Powering Up After the StormHow does KREMC determine whose power to restore first when a significant outage occurs? Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker joins us on the podcast to discuss the restoration process during large scale power outages.2024-10-0315 minLive WireS2 E5: Life on the LineShane Henderson and Justin Jones are lead linemen who have been with KREMC for more than twenty years. They discuss what life on the line entails in this episode of Live Wire.2024-07-1211 minLive WireS2 E4: Gearing Up for Our Annual Meeting with Mike WhitakerOur Drive-Through Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! We sat down with Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker to reflect on our cooperative's Annual Meeting tradition and discuss the ins and outs of this year's event. 2024-05-2317 minLive WireS2 E3: Linemen Appreciation, Lunch & Learn, and MoreOn this episode of Live Wire, we talk with Sarah Marsh from the member services team about an upcoming Lunch & Learn event, celebrate our fearless linemen, discuss the Spotlight on Excellence awards, and preview the Annual Drive-Through Meeting. 2024-04-1812 minLive WireS2 E2: Power Up Your Energy SavingsNo one likes to receive an unusually high electric bill. What causes a higher bill and what steps can you take to cut costs? Supervisor of Member Services Nichole Fifer joins us to discuss how to troubleshoot high bills and power up your energy savings.2024-03-1514 minLive WireS2 E1: Boomerang BackpacksBoomerang Backpacks was a recent recipient of an Operation Round Up grant. Mallika Klingaman and Stavrani Christos join us on the podcast to talk about the organization and it's tremendous impact in our community.2024-02-0617 minLive WireS1 E7: Giving Back with KREMCThis time of year is special and our members are known to come to KREMC with generous hearts. Several KREMC employees share their memories of members giving back.2023-11-1013 minLive WireS1 E6: Milford Food Bank - Gobble Up HungerBill Doege joins us on the podcast to talk about the Milford Food Bank, a non-profit organization making a tremendous impact in our community and beyond. Milford Food Bank's annual Gobble Up Hunger fundraiser is coming up November 4th. 2023-10-1019 minLive WireS1 E5: The KREMC EV Test-Drive ExperienceWe sit down with our resident EV expert Dalton Caley to learn more about electric vehicles and share the details of the upcoming KREMC EV Test-Drive event.2023-09-2613 minLive WireS1 E4: What It Means to be a Co-op Member (Part 2)We continue our conversation with Stephanie Scott about the benefits of being a KREMC member, including discussion about the Co-op Connections programs as well as several youth programs and opportunities. 2023-09-1212 minLive WireS1 E3: What It Means to be a Co-op Member (Part 1)What does it mean to be a co-op member? We explore the history of rural electric cooperatives and talk with VP of Member Services, Stephanie Scott, about the benefits of co-op membership and resources available to KREMC members.2023-08-2922 min
CO-OPS CONNECTNavigating the Path to Broadband SuccessKosciusko Connect and its fiber subsidiary Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation (Kosciusko REMC), embark on its remarkable growth story since the co-op’s FTTH project conception in 2022. Tune in this week as Conexon's SVP of Sales, Marketing, and Account Management, Abby Carere, speaks with KREMC’s Vice President, Curt Barkey, to uncover the pivotal role of choosing the right broadband partner and assembling a passionate team. From regulatory challenges to transformative marketing strategies, learn the secrets behind Kosciusko REMC's extraordinary broadband success in pursuit of its mission to serve members. 2023-08-1632 minLive WireS1 E2: Ryan's Case for SmilesThis episode of Live Wire features Shannon Jenks, an area coordinator for Ryan's Case for Smiles. Ryan's Case for Smiles is a recent recipient of a Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up grant. Shannon shares the story of this impactful non-profit organization that is working to bring resources, tools, and hope to children with serious illnesses and their families. 2023-08-1525 minLive WireS1 E1: Youth Tour 2023-An Interview with McKale HaggWe sat down with McKale Hagg from Warsaw to discuss his recent trip to Youth Tour in Washington D.C. Every summer, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor a group of students going into their senior year of high school to go on this life-changing educational adventure.2023-08-0120 min