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The Advocate
theadvocate.com > acadiana > news > lus-awarded-4-million-grant-to-strengthen-electric-grid > article_5a5dc431-acaf-4898-8f94-87b5abb43eaa.html

$4 million grant to help LUS fast-forward grid strengthening project

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (315+ words) A utility crew from Tallahassee, Florida, with the help of LUS workers, prepares to replace a utility pole that was blown to an unsafe leaning position during Hurricane Laura Thursday, August 27, 2020, in Lafayette, La. Lafayettet Utilities System has been awarded…...

Fingerlakes1.com
fingerlakes1.com > 08/26/2026 > indiana-official-urges-mixed-energy-strategy-and-grid-upgrades

Indiana official urges mixed energy strategy and grid upgrades

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (166+ words) An Indiana county official is calling for a mix of solar, wind and coal generation along with stronger local grid infrastructure as the state confronts rising electricity demand and storm-related outages. Randolph County Assessor George Caster said solar power can…...

NCR
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Amid Weeks-Long Power Outages in Indiana, Catholic Food Pantry Continues to Serve the Poor

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (917+ words) Much of northwest Indiana remains without electricity two weeks after severe storms knocked out power in the region, prompting local aid agencies to join forces in response to the crisis. When a storm pummeled the electric grid and plunged much…...

Orange County Register
ocregister.com > 08/24/2026 > gary-indiana-power-outages-13-days

Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (855+ words) By COREY WILLIAMS and LAURA BARGFELD The power outage reminded the 50-year-old of what she experienced in New Orleans in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina knocked out electricity to many. Williams’ home was one of more than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary…...

Chicago Tribune
chicagotribune.com > 08/21/2026 > indiana-gov-mike-braun-nipsco-power-restoration

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun adds voice to those asking NIPSCO to speed up power restoration

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (421+ words) Tens of thousands of Northwest Indiana residents are entering a second weekend without power as even Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is pushing for NIPSCO to speed up its restoration efforts following the Aug. 11 derecho storm. Braun posted a message on…...

Yahoo News
yahoo.com > news > weather-news > articles > thousands-indiana-remain-dark-storms-154950360.html

Thousands in Indiana remain in the dark after storms

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (499+ words) Thousands of people are still without power in Indiana and some may not see their power restored for several more days, according to officials. In Indiana, around 64,760 customers are without power, according to USA TODAY's power outage tracker. The power…...

CNN
cnn.com > 08/20/2026 > us > indiana-storm-power-outages

Frustration and exhaustion deepen as some Indiana residents endure weeklong power outages after deadly storms

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (555+ words) Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remain without power more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. said crews were working nonstop to fix…...

AOL.com
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Storm destroys shed housing lights for Bloomington Christmas display - AOL

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (216+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The intense thunderstorm that hit Bloomington-Normal last week didn't just wipe out entire trees and power lines; it also took out a shed full of Christmas cheer. Normally, around this time of year, Scott McCoy would start prepping…...