Weekly View’s Story Archive

Governor Urges Forestry Service to Drop Plans for Hoosier National Forest

February 20, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Governor Mike Braun urged the United States Forest Service (USFS) to immediately withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest, which would log 5,000 acres and burn more than 15,500 acres of public national forest land between Paoli, French Lick, and English in Indiana. … Read More

CDC Issues Recommendations for Avoiding Avian Flu

February 20, 2025 | by Weekly View

UNITED STATES — In January, a person in Louisiana passed away from avian flu (H5N1). They are the first person in the U.S. to die from the infection. H5 is widespread in wild birds, and there have been sporadic outbreaks in poultry flocks. There have been no cases of human-to-human … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 21-27

February 20, 2025 | by Weekly View

• The Marion County Veterans Assistance Officer can answer questions for veterans and their families. If you have questions about pensions, compensation, education and training, burial and survivor claims, or military records, make an appointment. Gregory Stevens is the contact. You can contact him at Gregory.stevens@indy.gov or call 317-327-8387. • … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Feb. 14-20

February 13, 2025 | by Weekly View

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Safe Streets Indy Releases 2024 Safety Analysis

February 13, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Safe Streets Indy recently announced the publication of their Indianapolis Vulnerable Road User Safety Analysis for 2024. Throughout the year, Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis tracked incidents and fatalities involving vulnerable road users across Indianapolis. The analysis shows that 2024 was another extremely dangerous and deadly year for pedestrians … Read More