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August 24, 2026
Power Restoration Continues in Gary, Indiana, After Severe Storms
- Over 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, are still without power 13 days after the August 11 storms, with restoration expected by Tuesday.
- Governor Mike Braun has called for an investigation into Northern Indiana Public Service Company's response and vegetation management practices following the outages.
- Gary Mayor Eddie Melton criticized the slow pace of restoration, stating that 12 days without power is unacceptable for families and businesses.
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- Crisis in Indiana after Gary residents left without power and water 2 weeks after stormAug 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM · Independent
- Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary StormsAug 24, 2026 at 10:34 PM · NYT
- Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after stormsAug 24, 2026 at 10:53 PM · Independent