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Portage Home Explosion Kills One as Severe Storms Rock Northwest Indiana
local1 month ago

Portage Home Explosion Kills One as Severe Storms Rock Northwest Indiana

A suspected home explosion in Portage, Indiana during a severe storm left one person dead and leveled the residence, as emergency responders faced debris and hazardous conditions amid widespread storm damage and power outages. Authorities are investigating the cause, with roads blocked and response times extended; residents were asked to stay home, and Portage declared an emergency while schools canceled classes due to the destruction and ongoing recovery efforts.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#derecho#explosion#indiana
Destructive Storm Slams Northwest Indiana, Portage Declares Emergency
local1 month ago

Destructive Storm Slams Northwest Indiana, Portage Declares Emergency

A powerful line of storms swept through Chicago and northwest Indiana, causing widespread damage, downed power lines and road closures. In Portage, Mayor Austin Bonta said police and fire are coordinating with public works as authorities urge residents to stay put. More than 290,000 NIPSCO customers were without power; Portage declared an emergency and Portage Township Schools canceled the first day of classes and activities. Reported hazards included overturned semis and power outages that shut down parts of I-65, I-94 and US-30.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#local#northwest-indiana#portage
"Arrest Made in Portage Stabbing; Victim in Critical Condition"
crime3 years ago

"Arrest Made in Portage Stabbing; Victim in Critical Condition"

A 19-year-old man from Portage, Michigan, is in custody after allegedly stabbing a 24-year-old man from Kalamazoo during a child custody exchange in the parking lot of a McDonald's. The victim is in critical condition and was rushed to the hospital for surgery. Several others were injured during the altercation, but refused treatment. The suspect is being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail while the investigation continues.

via WOODTV.com|
#arrest#crime#critical-condition