Statewide News

State utility watchdog asks Indiana to investigate NIPSCO after outages

Zak Cassel

Without a formal investigation, the state cannot order binding actions on a regulated utility.

Fred Kaehler is the acting deputy administrator for Region 5 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. He cautioned that federal assistance would likely not cover everything residents lost to storms.

Indiana has a major disaster declaration. Now what?

Benjamin Thorp

Indiana saw federal approval for a major disaster declaration earlier this week, unlocking millions in federal funds for recovery efforts. State and federal officials outlined next steps for impacted residents Thursday.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Indiana will see as much as $419 million as part of a settlement with Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. The state was part of a national lawsuit against the company alleging it made its platforms more addictive for children despite knowing they were harmful.

Indiana part of $17B Meta settlement over social media's impact on kids

Benjamin Thorp

Indiana will receive at least a $300-million portion of a settlement with Meta, which owns Facebook, as part of a national lawsuit over the harm the company has done to children.

Northwest Indiana residents line up at the North Township Trustees' office in East Chicago. Residents filled out paperwork for monetary assistance.

President Trump approved a 'major disaster declaration' for 21 Indiana counties. What does that mean?

Benjamin Thorp

Indiana applied for a major disaster declaration after floods and power outages impacted thousands. Not all counties that requested the designation received it.

Two weeks after storms hit Northwest Indiana, officials are still assessing damage.

Interview: Portage Mayor discusses recovery efforts two weeks after storms

Barb Anguiano

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta talks about storm recovery and extensive power outages. Portage was one of the cities hardest hit during recent storms.

Independent candidate for secretary of state Greg Ballard unveils his proposed voter’s guide at the statehouse on Tuesday. Ballard promised that if elected, he would produce a statewide election guide each year.

Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard promises voter guide if elected

Benjamin Thorp

Secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard has released a prototype voter guide. He said that if he wins his election, his office would produce

Members of the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church surround Gary Mayor Eddie Melton during a service at the church in Gary, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026,

Gary residents turn to prayer as power outage stretches into third week

Barb Anguiano

Gary residents gathered in prayer Monday night as thousands entered a third without power, with Mayor Eddie Melton voicing frustration with NIPSCO's response.

A car damaged by a fallen tree remains on a street in Northwest Indiana on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 following storms in the region that began six days earlier.

Braun calls for investigation into NIPSCO as Northwest Indiana power outages near 2 weeks

Eric Weddle, Zak Cassel

Nearly two weeks since Northwest Indiana residents lost power, Gov. Braun is calling for a station investigation into utility provider NIPSCO.

Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will be the new chairman of the IURC. He has served on the Senate Utilities Committee for several years. Zay has often spoken in favor of what's called "baseload power" — energy sources like coal, natural gas and nuclear that run 24/7.

Gov. Braun agrees to pay fired utility commissioner Andy Zay $625,000

Eric Weddle

Indiana has agreed to pay former IURC Commissioner Andy Zay $625,000 to settle his lawsuit over Gov. Mike Braun's decision to fire him from the commission.

Gov. Mike Braun announced the state has requested a major disaster declaration for 54 counties. That could unlock additional federal funds to support individuals and public assistance.

Indiana seeks more federal funding after floods and power outages impact thousands

Benjamin Thorp

Indiana applied for a major disaster declaration after floods and power outages impacted thousands. The state is hoping to unlock additional federal funds for recovery.