INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun wants state regulators to launch an investigation into NIPSCO following widespread power outages in Northwest Indiana. Braun directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor on Monday to petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for a storm review. The governor is demanding answers on tree line maintenance around equipment. He […]
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — High waters are beginning to recede across Hamilton County following historic flooding along the White River, but leaders warn the path to recovery will take time. The White River hit an unprecedented peak over the weekend, cresting at 24.6 feet. That mark shattered the previous record of 23.8 feet set in […]
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A man on a bicycle died over the weekend after riding around flood barricades and falling into a collapsed road in Henry County. According to the New Castle Mayor’s Office, 31-year-old James Briar of New Castle fell into a hole created by a road collapse near the intersection of Riley Road […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers helping Hoosiers. As floodwaters continue to rise across the state, the Indianapolis Foundation has opened a new fund to help with recovery. The Indianapolis Flood Relief Fund encourages everyday people, businesses, non-profits and corporations to donate money that will be distributed to people impacted by the flooding. While damage assessments have not […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Weather Service confirmed a brief EF0 tornado touched down on the south side of Indianapolis on Saturday. Forecasters say the weak tornado touched down around 5:20 p.m. near Madison and Southern avenues. Peak winds reached nearly 80 miles per hour as it uprooted a large tree and scattered branches. The tornado […]
STATEWIDE — Strong winds and possible severe storms are on the agenda for Monday. “There will be another round potentially moving in either late in the day into the evening hours or potentially into the overnight hours,” White added. “We do have more concern with the second round for Monday night into Tuesday, compared to […]
STATEWIDE–Some scattered rain showers are supposed to return to Indiana this week and it gets warmer. Isolated to scattered storm chances return to Indiana starting as early as Wednesday afternoon and those will be mainly focused in the southern portions of the state. “But as we get into Thursday and really continuing through the end […]
STATEWIDE — The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says the Extreme Heat Warning continues until 8 p.m. Friday night. A Heat Advisory replaces it afterward and runs through 9 p.m. on Independence Day. “The reason for that is because temperatures aren’t going to be quite as warm for Saturday,” Andrew White, a meteorologist at the […]
STATEWIDE — The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has extended a heat warning across the state through Friday, with forecasters also warning of the potential for severe storms heading into the Fourth of July weekend. Forecaster Andrew White said the dangerous heat will remain in place statewide through Thursday, with conditions expected to improve slightly […]
STATEWIDE–Extreme heat continues to affect Indiana, but storms are likely to follow this weekend. Heat index values will be between 105 and 110 across Indiana through at least Friday. The entire state remains under an extreme heat warning through at least Thursday. “There is some chance for some showers and storms on Friday, so the […]
STATEWIDE — An extreme heat warning is now in effect across Indiana, replacing the previous heat advisory as forecasters warn the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create dangerous conditions through the end of the week. Mike Ryan with the National Weather Service office in Indianapolis says the decision to upgrade the alert is […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is under a heat advisory with temperatures in the 90s throughout the week. Many cooling centers will open throughout the state for those that need to find relief from the heat. Hoosiers looking to find cooling centers in their area can contact Indiana 211. To learn more, call 211 or (866) 211-9966. […]