Indiana's governor is demanding answers from the state's monopoly utility after thousands of residents in Gary and surrounding communities spent nearly two weeks in the dark, and state officials now want to know what happened to billions in customer dollars. Gov. Mike Braun on Monday directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file […] The post Gov. Braun orders investigation into NIPSCO as Gary residents suffer nearly two weeks without power appeared first on American Almanac .
Indiana's governor is demanding answers from the state's monopoly utility after thousands of residents in Gary and surrounding communities spent nearly two weeks in the dark, and state officials now want to know what happened to billions in customer dollars. Gov. Mike Braun on Monday directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file a formal complaint and petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to open an investigation into NIPSCO, the utility responsible for electricity across northwest Indiana. The move came as residents in Gary, Hammond, and Munster entered a second week without power following severe storms that battered the region, NBC News reported . Braun did not mince words. In a news release, the…Open
Gov. Mike Braun called on the local utility to “match the urgency” of Gary area residents who have had to endure an outage approaching its second week.
Nearly 90,000 Indiana residents remain without power amid storms and historic flooding in the state. Gov. Mike Braun, R-Ind., joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss how his state is doing and the efforts it's making to restore power for residents. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Historic flooding along Indiana's White River has killed at least seven people and left tens of thousands without power, after rainfall not seen in more than a century overwhelmed communities across the state. The death toll climbed over the weekend as floodwaters that began building on August 11 crested at record levels in multiple cities. […] The post Indiana flooding kills at least seven as White River shatters century-old records appeared first on American Almanac .
Historic flooding along Indiana's White River has killed at least seven people and left tens of thousands without power, after rainfall not seen in more than a century overwhelmed communities across the state. The death toll climbed over the weekend as floodwaters that began building on August 11 crested at record levels in multiple cities. AP News reported that the dead include a 4-year-old boy, three men, and three women, lives lost across days of relentless storms that dumped more than 11 inches of rain on parts of the state in just 48 hours. The White River crested above 24 feet in Anderson and Noblesville, north of Indianapolis, breaking records that had stood since 1913. In Indianapolis itself, emergency crews pulled more than 90…Open
Bears owner George McCaskey says the franchise is "moving forward" with a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, a decision driven by Illinois lawmakers' failure to act while a rival state rolled out the welcome mat. McCaskey used a broadcast booth appearance during the Bears' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 15 to lay […] The post Chicago Bears confirm Hammond, Indiana stadium plans as Illinois pays the price for inaction appeared first on American Almanac .
Bears owner George McCaskey says the franchise is "moving forward" with a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, a decision driven by Illinois lawmakers' failure to act while a rival state rolled out the welcome mat. McCaskey used a broadcast booth appearance during the Bears' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 15 to lay out the team's position in plain terms. Hammond is the priority. Two sites are under review. And he wants patience while the due diligence grinds forward. Two days earlier, McCaskey and Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren held a joint press conference where the owner made the pecking order official. Arlington Heights, Illinois, once seen as the leading option, now sits behind Hammond, a city roughly 22…Open
AI:Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey has confirmed the franchise is prioritizing a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, specifically targeting sites like the Lost Marsh Golf Course and Wolf Lake Terminal. This shift comes as Illinois lawmakers failed to pass critical stadium legislation or provide tax certainty, leaving the door open for Indiana's pro-growth administration to sweep up the $8.9 billion organization. While Bears CEO Kevin Warren maintains occasional contact with Illinois officials, the team is heavily committing resources toward the Indiana move to escape the high taxes and regulatory stagnation that have already driven massive domestic migration out of Illinois.Open
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
INDIANAPOLIS -- During a news conference on Saturday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he spoke with President Donald Trump, who said that he is galvanizing FEMA to complete a Presidential Emergency Declaration In a news release from Braun's office, he said that Trump "intends to approve the Governor's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration." This [...]
AI:Governor Mike Braun has confirmed negotiations with President Donald Trump to secure a Presidential Emergency Declaration aimed at mobilizing FEMA resources to combat the catastrophic and relentless flooding currently ravaging Indiana. Following discussions between state and federal leadership, President Trump intends to approve the Governor's request to ensure necessary relief reaches communities devastated by the historic storm surge. This decisive administrative action seeks to bypass typical bureaucratic delays and provides much-needed federal support to stabilize a region suffering from severe weather-driven destruction.Open
Gov. Mike Braun (R-IN) issued a statewide emergency declaration on Thursday, Aug. 13, following days of catastrophic storms and flooding. At least three people were believed to have lost their lives as a result of severe weather by late in the week. #Storms #Indiana #Weather #Flooding #MikeBraun
A "100-year flood" in Indiana has rocked the state. Gov. Mike Braun discusses the latest in this historic weather event on "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a statewide disaster emergency as historic floods submerge neighborhoods under several feet of water. NewsNation's Brian Entin spoke with residents who have lost their homes and businesses. Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
