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UPDATED Aug 24, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Indiana residents frustrated after 10-day power outage
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More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana remained without power for more than a week after storms downed trees, knocked out power lines, and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials worked to restore electricity as residents expressed frustration and accused officials of not doing enough.
WHO: Local officials and frustrated residents in northwestern Indiana
WHAT: Residents reported being without power for more than a week after storms caused widespread outages.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: Northwestern Indiana, USA
WHY: Storms downed trees, knocked out power lines, and flooded neighborhoods, leading to the prolonged outage.
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