RUSH COUNTY — More than 2,000 power outages were reported and several homes and vehicles were damaged following a storm in Rush County Friday night.
According to Rush County EMA Director Chuck Kemker, storms caused damage to trees, power lines and a communications tower at the police department. The tower was still capable of receiving and responding to all calls, the county said.
Kemker reported no serious injuries but did say people were at the Rush County Fairgrounds when the storms rolled through.
On Saturday, Rush County Emergency Management said that there were 55+ mph straight line winds and almost two inches of rain in a short time. Several tents and trailers at the fairgrounds were damaged.
Latest Stories
-
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa traps Hoosiers in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Monday as a deadly Category 5 storm. The aftermath of the storm has flooded streets, taken down power lines and created widespread damage.
Indianapolis neighborhood uses tactical urbanism to slow speeding drivers
A neighborhood on Indianapolis' east side is taking traffic safety into its own hands by partnering with the city to install temporary traffic calming measures.
Columbus residents raise $50K to save artistic arch over downtown
Landmark Columbus announced it met its $50,000 fundraising goal for InterOculus, the canopy which first covered 4th and Washington streets for the Exhibit Columbus architectural showcase.
Soybean market brightens as China resumes buying U.S. beans
China has agreed to resume purchases of U.S. soybeans, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday during a visit to a family farm.
