Severe Flooding Response: Indiana’s White River has crested above the 1913 Great Flood mark, with storms and flash flooding leaving at least five dead and forcing evacuations across central and eastern Indiana; Gov. Mike Braun has requested a presidential emergency declaration for FEMA help, while the National Guard and state agencies keep working rescues, power restoration, and cleanup. Federal & State Recovery Aid: Braun says federal funds would support swift-water rescues, sandbagging, shelters, emergency supplies, and road and power repairs as officials warn the flooding isn’t fully over yet. Local Disaster Impacts: U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage and U-Box container use at Indiana locations to help residents affected by the flooding. Energy & Air Quality Legal Fight: A lawsuit challenges the early closure of Rockport Generating Station, arguing Indiana families and businesses could lose 2,600 megawatts of electricity without a clear replacement plan. Wildlife & Invasive Species Education: Eckhart Public Library hosts an “Introduction to Invasive Species” workshop, highlighting threats like spotted lanternfly and poison hemlock. Manufacturing Investment: Gov. Braun announces Vulcraft’s $59M expansion in St. Joe, adding up to 20 high-wage jobs by 2027. Steel Emissions Update: A new report points to direct reduced iron as a lower-emission steel path, with major cuts in greenhouse gases and local air pollution.