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NIPSCO Restores Power to Most Gary Residents After Derecho

8/27/2026

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NIPSCO restored power to most Gary, Indiana residents on Wednesday.
The August 11 derecho knocked out power to about 80% of NIPSCO’s customers, roughly 375,000.
As of Wednesday evening, just over 100 of Gary’s 69,000 customers still lacked electricity.
Governor Mike Braun criticized NIPSCO’s response and demanded an investigation.
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration to provide additional aid.

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NIPSCO restored power to most Gary, Indiana residents on Wednesday.
The August 11 derecho knocked out power to about 80% of NIPSCO’s customers, roughly 375,000.
As of Wednesday evening, just over 100 of Gary’s 69,000 customers still lacked electricity.
Governor Mike Braun criticized NIPSCO’s response and demanded an investigation.
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration to provide additional aid.