Storm knocks out power to thousands

Sunday's storms downed tree limbs and caused power outages across the region, with up to 2,500 NIPSCO customers without power at any one time.

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

A sherriff's vehicle sits Thursday in flood waters caused by Isaac, north of LaPlace, La, off Lake Pontchartrain. The National Hurricane Center said Isaac was expected to become a tropical depression by Thursday night.

Residents without power look for ways to beat the heat

Georgia McClellan's Merrillville home was warm Wednesday afternoon because it had been without power since early Tuesday, but her attitude stayed cool.

Utilities should protect gear from inclement, hot weather

I really don’t understand why, in the 21st century, utility companies can’t protect their wires and transformers from inclement weather.

Extreme weather increases popularity of portable generators

Alex Iwashyna didn't realize how many of her neighbors in Richmond, Va., had backup generators until her own family bought one in the dark days after Hurricane Irene. As she endured the drone of a combustion engine in her backyard, she noticed the same steady noise from neighbors' homes.

Some power outages remain after storms and fierce winds

About 500 NIPSCO customers remained without power Friday night following a series of storms and fierce winds.

Crews scramble to restore power after severe storms

Severe storms whipped through the region Monday morning, knocking out power to thousands and causing delays on the South Shore and Metra commuter lines.

Power back on for most of region after storms

Fewer than 700 NIPSCO and ComEd customers in Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs remained without power Wednesday afternoon following Tuesday night's storms.

Storm knocks out power in Lake, Porter

MERRILLVILLE | Hundreds of residents lost power Monday morning, as thunderstorms slammed the Calumet Region.

Crews work to reopen St. Louis airport hit by tornado

ST. LOUIS | A severe storm that struck the St. Louis area left homes flattened in suburbs around the main airport, which remained closed Saturday a day after being hit by a tornado.

Heavy rains wreak havoc

CHICAGO | Standing water on Chicago-area expressways turned what should have been an easy Saturday morning drive into a soggy, snarled mess after heavy rains across the Midwest closed roads, stranded residents and punched a hole through an Iowa dam.