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In today's newsletter:

  • How badly were Indy neighborhoods hit in last week's historic flooding?
  • What Indianapolis flood victims must save to get AES reimbursements
  • Why Lugar Tower residents are still sweltering despite federal intervention

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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
  • Monday: Delightful with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flood's aftermath in Indy: Hundreds of homes, millions in damages (indystar.com) — Severe flooding across Indianapolis has damaged more than 500 homes and several businesses, with losses already estimated at nearly $38 million. City inspectors are still surveying hard‑hit neighborhoods like Rocky Ripple, Broad Ripple, and Ravenswood, and residents are urged to document damage and submit details to the city's disaster database to support potential state and FEMA recovery aid.
   

2. Flood victims paying to get power back; what AES Indiana claims you need to get reimbursed (fox59.com) — Ravenswood residents in Indianapolis are paying out of pocket for electrician inspections before AES Indiana will safely restore power after historic flooding. AES has launched a temporary flood relief program to reimburse those costs, but funding is limited and requires documentation of both the electrician's bill and flood damage.
   

3. Indianapolis Housing Agency could face fines over Lugar Tower air conditioning (wrtv.com) — Residents at downtown Indianapolis' Lugar Tower say they've endured weeks without air conditioning and serious maintenance issues, prompting health department violations and potential fines for the Indianapolis Housing Agency. Local, state and federal officials are now involved, with new federal funds awarded but no clear plan yet for fixing conditions.
   

4. Former Indiana Task Force 1 members meet to reflect on 9/11 deployment (wishtv.com) — Former Indiana Task Force 1 members reunited in Indianapolis to reflect on their deployment to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, sharing how the experience still affects their health and memories. Their stories highlight both the emotional toll of the work and the support they find in one another years later.
   

5. Hoosier Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 5 winning numbers for Aug. 21, 2026 (indystar.com) — Hoosier Lottery has released the Aug. 21 winning numbers and is reminding players how to claim prizes, including larger jackpots that must be redeemed in person at the Indianapolis headquarters. Smaller prizes can be handled at retailers or regional offices, with clear mail-in options and deadlines for Indiana winners.
   

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