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Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms
Thirteen days after severe storms, some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, remain without power. The city's mayor calls the pace of restoration 'unacceptable,' a lawsuit alleges negligence by NIPSCO, and Indiana's governor has ordered an investigation.
More than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, lost power due to storms on Aug. 11. Thirteen days later, some were still without electricity, prompting frustration from residents and local officials.
Kimya Williams, 50, said the prolonged outage reminded her of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005. She initially planned to stay in her home but left for Indianapolis to stay with her children because the darkness became overwhelming. "It was too triggering. It was too dark," she said.
Williams tried to save her food using a car battery and an inverter, but the food spoiled anyway. Her house now smells of mold and mildew. Erin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said she too has been without power and pointed to white flight and steel factory closures as long-term causes of the city's disinvestment.
Mayor's Response
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton called the pace of restoration "unacceptable" on Sunday, the 12th day after the storms. "We're at day 12 and 12 days is too long for families to be without power, 12 days is too long for parents to worry about their children and for businesses to lose revenue," Melton said in an update to the community.
Utility Efforts and Official Response
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO), the region's electricity provider, reported that more than 370,000 customers lost power, with over 364,000 having service restored as of Monday. The company said remaining customers should have power back by Tuesday. "Our teams are assigned to outages large and small," the company said in a statement. "No outage is being overlooked, and no customer will be left behind as we continue this restoration effort."
A lawsuit filed in Porter County accuses NIPSCO of negligence in vegetation management. NIPSCO disputes the claim and has said it will "vigorously defend" itself. The process is overseen by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has directed an investigation into NIPSCO's preparation and response, including its vegetation maintenance and use of funds.
Broader Context
Gary, one of the poorest and blackest cities in America, has experienced decades of disinvestment. According to the 2024 Census, 55,000 of its 69,000 residents are Black, and over 29% live in poverty. The city's median household income is $40,752, compared to $71,959 for the rest of the state.
Expert Stephen Pantano noted that wealthier people have more options during disasters. Meanwhile, about 34,000 customers in Memphis, a majority-Black city, were still without power as of late Monday after separate storms hit on Saturday, according to Memphis Light, Gas and Water, which said that figure represents less than 8% of its customers.
How each outlet told it
Baltimore Sun
Framing: The headline emphasizes the duration ('13 days') and the location ('Gary, Indiana') and that some are still without power, omitting the broader context of the lawsuit, governor's investigation, and comparisons to Memphis. — The tone is sympathetic to residents and critical of the utility's response, as seen in the quote 'It was too triggering. It was too dark.' and the mayor's statement '12 days is too long.'
Facts Included:
Kimya Williams, 50, compared her experience to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans.
More than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary lost power from Aug. 11 storms.
Williams left for Indianapolis to stay with children because it was too dark.
As of Monday, Gary still had no power; Mayor Eddie Melton called pace of restoration 'unacceptable'.
Melton said 12 days is too long for families without power.
NIPSCO said over 370,000 customers lost power; over 364,000 had service restored; remaining expected by Tuesday.
NIPSCO statement: 'Our teams are assigned to outages large and small... No outage is being overlooked'.
Memphis, majority Black city, had about 34,000 customers without power as of late Monday.
A lawsuit was filed in Porter County against NIPSCO accusing negligence in vegetation management.
NIPSCO disagrees and will 'vigorously defend' itself; process overseen by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun directed investigation into NIPSCO's preparation and response, including vegetation maintenance and use of funds.
Gary has suffered from decades of disinvestment; 55,000 of 69,000 residents are Black; over 29% poverty rate per 2024 Census.
Gary's median income $40,752 vs $71,959 for rest of state.
Expert Stephen Pantano noted wealthy have more options in disasters.
Williams used car battery and inverter to save food, but food went bad; house smells like mold and mildew.
Erin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said white flight and steel factory closures led to disinvestment; she also has been without power.
Associated Press video journalist Laura Bargfeld contributed.
This article appears to be the same as the AP article, with only minor wording differences.
Kimya Williams, 50, compared her experience to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans.
More than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary lost power from Aug. 11 storms.
Williams left for Indianapolis to stay with children because it was too dark.
As of Monday, Gary still had no power; Mayor Eddie Melton called pace of restoration 'unacceptable'.
Melton said 12 days is too long for families without power.
NIPSCO said over 370,000 customers lost power; over 364,000 had service restored; remaining expected by Tuesday.
NIPSCO statement: 'Our teams are assigned to outages large and small... No outage is being overlooked'.
Memphis, majority Black city, had about 34,000 customers without power as of late Monday.
A lawsuit was filed in Porter County against NIPSCO accusing negligence in vegetation management.
NIPSCO disagrees and will 'vigorously defend' itself; process overseen by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun directed investigation into NIPSCO's preparation and response, including vegetation maintenance and use of funds.
Gary has suffered from decades of disinvestment; 55,000 of 69,000 residents are Black; over 29% poverty rate per 2024 Census.
Gary's median income $40,752 vs $71,959 for rest of state.
Expert Stephen Pantano noted wealthy have more options in disasters.
Williams used car battery and inverter to save food, but food went bad; house smells like mold and mildew.
Erin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said white flight and steel factory closures led to disinvestment; she also has been without power.
Associated Press video journalist Laura Bargfeld contributed.
This article appears to be the same as the AP article, with only minor wording differences.
Kimya Williams, 50, compared her experience to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans.
More than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary lost power from Aug. 11 storms.
Williams left for Indianapolis to stay with children because it was too dark.
As of Monday, Gary still had no power; Mayor Eddie Melton called pace of restoration 'unacceptable'.
Melton said 12 days is too long for families without power.
NIPSCO said over 370,000 customers lost power; over 364,000 had service restored; remaining expected by Tuesday.
NIPSCO statement: 'Our teams are assigned to outages large and small... No outage is being overlooked'.
Memphis, majority Black city, had about 34,000 customers without power as of late Monday.
A lawsuit was filed in Porter County against NIPSCO accusing negligence in vegetation management.
NIPSCO disagrees and will 'vigorously defend' itself; process overseen by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun directed investigation into NIPSCO's preparation and response, including vegetation maintenance and use of funds.
Gary has suffered from decades of disinvestment; 55,000 of 69,000 residents are Black; over 29% poverty rate per 2024 Census.
Gary's median income $40,752 vs $71,959 for rest of state.
Expert Stephen Pantano noted wealthy have more options in disasters.
Williams used car battery and inverter to save food, but food went bad; house smells like mold and mildew.
Erin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said white flight and steel factory closures led to disinvestment; she also has been without power.
Associated Press video journalist Laura Bargfeld contributed.
This article appears to be the same as the AP article, with only minor wording differences.
Kimya Williams, 50, compared her experience to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans.
More than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary lost power from Aug. 11 storms.
Williams left for Indianapolis to stay with children because it was too dark.
As of Monday, Gary still had no power; Mayor Eddie Melton called pace of restoration 'unacceptable'.
Melton said 12 days is too long for families without power.
NIPSCO said over 370,000 customers lost power; over 364,000 had service restored; remaining expected by Tuesday.
NIPSCO statement: 'Our teams are assigned to outages large and small... No outage is being overlooked'.
Memphis, majority Black city, had about 34,000 customers without power as of late Monday.
A lawsuit was filed in Porter County against NIPSCO accusing negligence in vegetation management.
NIPSCO disagrees and will 'vigorously defend' itself; process overseen by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun directed investigation into NIPSCO's preparation and response, including vegetation maintenance and use of funds.
Gary has suffered from decades of disinvestment; 55,000 of 69,000 residents are Black; over 29% poverty rate per 2024 Census.
Gary's median income $40,752 vs $71,959 for rest of state.
Expert Stephen Pantano noted wealthy have more options in disasters.
Williams used car battery and inverter to save food, but food went bad; house smells like mold and mildew.
Erin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said white flight and steel factory closures led to disinvestment; she also has been without power.
Associated Press video journalist Laura Bargfeld contributed.
This article appears to be the same as the AP article, with only minor wording differences.
Kimya Williams, 50, compared her experience to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans.
More than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary lost power from Aug. 11 storms.
Williams left for Indianapolis to stay with children because it was too dark.
As of Monday, Gary still had no power; Mayor Eddie Melton called pace of restoration 'unacceptable'.
Melton said 12 days is too long for families without power.
NIPSCO said over 370,000 customers lost power; over 364,000 had service restored; remaining expected by Tuesday.
NIPSCO statement: 'Our teams are assigned to outages large and small... No outage is being overlooked'.
Memphis, majority Black city, had about 34,000 customers without power as of late Monday.
A lawsuit was filed in Porter County against NIPSCO accusing negligence in vegetation management.
NIPSCO disagrees and will 'vigorously defend' itself; process overseen by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun directed investigation into NIPSCO's preparation and response, including vegetation maintenance and use of funds.
Gary has suffered from decades of disinvestment; 55,000 of 69,000 residents are Black; over 29% poverty rate per 2024 Census.
Gary's median income $40,752 vs $71,959 for rest of state.
Expert Stephen Pantano noted wealthy have more options in disasters.
Williams used car battery and inverter to save food, but food went bad; house smells like mold and mildew.
Erin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said white flight and steel factory closures led to disinvestment; she also has been without power.
Associated Press video journalist Laura Bargfeld contributed.
This article appears to be the same as the AP article, with only minor wording differences.
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ClaimKimya Williams, 50, compared her experience to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans.
ClaimNIPSCO said over 370,000 customers lost power, and over 364,000 had their service restored, with the remaining expected to be restored by Tuesday.
ClaimWilliams used a car battery and inverter to try to power her refrigerator, but the food still went bad, and her house smells like mold and mildew.
ClaimErin Carreon, a white resident and doctoral student, said white flight and steel factory closures led to disinvestment; she also has been without power.
5 outlets · 5 articles consulted: Baltimore Sun, Boulder Daily Camera, Santa Ana Orange County Register, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, San Diego Union-Tribune17 claims extractedVersion 2Written 2026-08-25