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local1 month ago•1 min saved

Fatal Gary shooting prompts investigation; nine officers placed on leave

Nine officers were placed on administrative leave after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Gary, Indiana, near the Broadway and 4th Avenue metro station. Indiana State Police are leading the investigation. An armed security guard exhibited erratic behavior; after de-escalation efforts, gunfire was exchanged about 20 minutes later, and the guard died at the scene. Six Gary Police Officers and three Lake County Sheriff’s Officers discharged their weapons; names of the involved officers will not be released yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.

via WHIO TV|

#administrative-leave #gary-indiana #law-enforcement

energy1 month ago•8 min saved

Gary's Blackout Sparks Debate Over Who Powers the Grid

A derecho knocked out power to Gary, Indiana, with about 370,000 initially affected and over 63,000 still without power by Aug. 20, though power was later restored to nearly all residents. Meanwhile, data centers reportedly remained online, prompting questions about grid resilience and why large energy users may outpace residents during outages. The piece ties the local outage to broader trends of rising electricity costs and the growing role of data-center energy use, advocating for practical resilience through home battery backups and vigilance against policies that subsidize big energy users at the expense of consumers.

via Electrek|

#backup-power #blackout #data-centers

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Gary, Indiana, Endures Two-Week Power Outage as Federal Help Sought

Nearly two weeks after Aug. 11 storms, more than 8,600 Gary customers remained without electricity, leaving residents like 73-year-old Joetta Walker unable to use inhalation therapy and dealing with heat, spoiled food, and generator theft. Mayor Eddie Melton pressed President Trump for federal aid and urged a faster restoration, while NIPSCO said it expected to restore Gary’s power by Tuesday, as some residents cook in parks and others sleep in cars seeking relief.

via NBC News|

#gary-indiana #local #nipsco

us-news1 month ago•4 min saved

Gary, Indiana remains without power 12 days after severe Midwest storm

Thousands in Gary, Indiana, remain without power 12 days after a severe storm with winds up to 99 mph; NIPSCO has restored power for many but about 30,000 are still offline, prompting aid from World Central Kitchen, a class-action lawsuit against NIPSCO, and calls from Gov. Braun for faster FEMA disaster relief.

via BBC|

#gary-indiana #nipsco #power-outage

weather1 month ago•4 min saved

Indiana Braces for Prolonged Outages After Severe Storms

Indiana is enduring an 11th day without power after storms toppled trees and power lines, with 33,124 customers still affected and Gary among the hardest-hit areas awaiting restoration. Officials say progress has been made but outages can spike again, while a proposed class-action accuses NIPSCO of inadequate vegetation management. Gov. Braun has requested expedited FEMA disaster assistance for 54 counties, and a federal emergency declaration is in place, providing relief options including grants up to $5,000 for affected residents.

via The Guardian|

#derecho #disaster-declaration #gary-indiana

environment3 months ago•22 min saved

Gary residents push for cleaner steel as health concerns mount near Gary Works

Residents living near U.S. Steel Gary Works blame blast-furnace emissions for asthma and cancer risks and are pressing for cleaner direct-reduction steelmaking to cut PM2.5 and ozone; an Indiana University study highlights the Gary mills as major emitters, fueling lawsuits against the EPA and a push for cleaner technology even as Nippon-backed investments promise upgrades elsewhere, leaving Gary’s future—economic viability vs. health protections—center stage in a regional debate.

via Chicago Tribune|

#air-pollution #environment #environmental-justice

entertainment5 months ago•10 min saved

Koney King Takes Center Stage in The Bear's Gary Episode

A century-old Gary staple, Koney King, gains global attention after The Bear's final-season episode titled 'Gary' centers on a Gary visit and includes an unscripted, single-take scene with Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jon Bernthal, and local employee Elisha Evans. Released May 5 on Hulu, the episode highlights the restaurant’s 106-year history, its iconic chili-cheese hot dogs, and the town’s legacy, helping drive new visitors while owner James Hendricks preserves the original recipes and atmosphere for future generations.

via Chicago Tribune|

#chili-cheese-hot-dogs #entertainment #gary-indiana

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

Cross-State Bid Heats Up as Bears Eye a New Home

The Chicago Bears are in a cross-border bid for a new home, with Gary, Indiana proposing three domed stadium concepts and Indiana financing plans, while Arlington Heights, Illinois presses to close a deal; Illinois leaders are softening debts and tax hurdles as the Bears’ stadium pursuit intensifies amid a broader NFL venue boom.

via Front Office Sports|

#arlington-heights #bears #financing

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Gary unveils three site options to court Bears stadium

Gary, Indiana released renderings for three potential Bears stadium sites—Gary West End, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach—as Indiana intensifies its bid to lure the team from Illinois and lawmakers discuss funding and infrastructure. The move emphasizes tax certainty and contrasts with Illinois’ reluctance to fund a new stadium, though Arlington Heights officials are pressing Springfield for a broad infrastructure package.

via Axios|

#arlington-heights #bears #business