As communities across Indiana continue dealing with the aftermath of last week's storms, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says restoring power to residents will require an all-hands-on-deck effort from utility companies and government officials. Jensen joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss ongoing recovery efforts, a lawsuit filed against some power companies over their response to the outages and the need for additional federal assistance as communities work to recover. #indiana #floods #poweroutage Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all…
A storm system that began pounding Indiana on August 11 has killed at least six people and triggered historic flooding across the state, prompting a state of emergency, dozens of water rescues, and federal disaster assistance from President Trump. Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed the sixth death on Saturday, August 15, after a […] The post Indiana storms leave at least six dead as historic flooding breaks century-old records appeared first on American Almanac .
A storm system that began pounding Indiana on August 11 has killed at least six people and triggered historic flooding across the state, prompting a state of emergency, dozens of water rescues, and federal disaster assistance from President Trump. Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed the sixth death on Saturday, August 15, after a news conference earlier that day had put the toll at five. Among the dead: a four-year-old boy in Jennings County, in southeastern Indiana, who died Tuesday when a tree toppled onto his home during an outbreak of severe weather. A 19-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman in Delaware County, in the eastern part of the state, were also among the victims. State officials have not publicly…Open
AI:A catastrophic storm system has ravaged Indiana, leaving at least six dead and triggering historic flooding that shattered a 113-year-old record set in 1913 when the White River crested at 24.6 feet. The devastating weather, which includes casualties such as a four-year-old boy and several others across multiple counties, has left 150,000 residents without power and forced dozens of water rescues by emergency services. Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency and secured immediate federal disaster assistance from President Trump to aid the region in its recovery efforts. The flooding, which submerged large portions of Indianapolis and surrounding communities, follows a pattern of severe weather battering the Midwest that…Open
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
AI:Indiana and surrounding Midwestern states are bracing for additional heavy rainfall through the weekend following a series of historic and devastating floods. Indiana has officially petitioned for federal assistance from FEMA to address the massive strain on regional resources and infrastructure caused by these recurring environmental crises. Residents across the region continue to face imminent flooding threats as local authorities struggle to manage the fallout from the torrential rains and damaged property.Open
A family-owned bootmaking shop near Spokane, Washington, has become an unlikely refuge for exhausted wildland firefighters battling a complex of blazes that have destroyed more than 700 homes and forced nearly 65,000 evacuations. The Spokane Complex Fire, a cluster of 14 active wildfires burning across eastern Washington, remained at zero percent containment as crews fought […] The post Spokane bootmaker opens doors to wildland firefighters as fires destroy hundreds of homes appeared first on American Almanac .
A family-owned bootmaking shop near Spokane, Washington, has become an unlikely refuge for exhausted wildland firefighters battling a complex of blazes that have destroyed more than 700 homes and forced nearly 65,000 evacuations. The Spokane Complex Fire, a cluster of 14 active wildfires burning across eastern Washington, remained at zero percent containment as crews fought through punishing heat and terrain in early August 2026. Amid the chaos, a local bootmaker stepped up, taking in firefighters who needed rest, gear, and a place to regroup. NBC News reported that the facility opened its doors to crews who had been working around the clock with little relief. The gesture, small-scale, voluntary, and entirely private, stands in sharp…Open
A violent weekend in Chicago left seven dead and dozens injured, sparking criticism from President Donald J. Trump over Democrat Governor Pritzker's refusal to accept federal assistance.
A violent weekend in Chicago left seven dead and dozens injured, sparking criticism from President Donald J. Trump over Democrat Governor Pritzker’s refusal to accept federal assistance. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Chicago, Illinois, experienced a surge in violence over the Juneteenth weekend, with at least 24 shootings leaving seven people dead and 38 injured. Among the incidents was a drive-by shooting in Princeton Park that injured 12 people. DETAIL: President Donald J. Trump criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) for refusing federal assistance to address Chicago’s crime crisis in a Truth Social post on Sunday. Trump highlighted his success in reducing crime in Washington, D.C., through a National Guard and federal law…Open
Farmers from over a dozen counties in Pennsylvania impacted by freeze events last month will be able to receive assistance from the federal government.
