Weekly View’s Story Archive

IndyPL Announces 2024 In-Demand Books List

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has curated a list of the most in-demand books of 2024. Adult Fiction • Most Checked-Out Book: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah • Most Checked-Out eBook or Audiobook: “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros Young Adult Fiction • Most Checked-Out Book: “The Ballad of Songbirds … Read More

2023 — Wars Top World Headlines

2023 was a wildly newsworthy year — both close to home and around the world. The year was marked with two wars overseas — the continuing war in Ukraine started in 2022 by Russia, and the war between Hamas and Israel in the Middle East. As the war in the … Read More

IMPD Chief Taylor to Leave Position

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Randal Taylor recently announced his retirement from the position of Chief of Police as of December 31, 2023. After 36 years in law enforcement, 30 of them in Indianapolis, and the last four years as IMPD Chief of Police, he has chosen to step … Read More

IRT to Present “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer” Jan. 9

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer by Cheryl L. West from Jan. 9-Feb. 4 at the Mainstage. Tickets start at $25 and the show is recommended for 9th grade and above audiences. Visit irtlive.com to order tickets in advance, … Read More