NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Carnival season is in full swing, but with it comes a reminder from local officials and utility providers about the dangers of Mylar or foil balloons and confetti cannons.

About 2,400 people on Milwaukee's east side were briefly without power Tuesday night after a Mylar balloon came into contact with a power line, We Energies spokesperson Brendan Conway told the ...

NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season is in full swing, but Entergy is issuing an important safety warning: mylar balloons and confetti cannons are strictly prohibited along New Orleans parade routes.