Weekly View’s Story Archive

Agencies Announce New Domestic Violence Initiative

October 29, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced a new initiative aimed at reducing domestic violence in Indianapolis. The Law Enforcement Action to Halt Domestic Violence Against Men, Women, … Read More

City Prepares for Winter Weather

October 29, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — With the National Weather Service calling for a wetter than average winter in Indiana, the City of Indianapolis recently highlighted the training Indy DPW’s Snow Force team has undergone throughout October to prepare for the upcoming winter. “This month, residents have already seen salt trucks testing routes and … Read More

Halloween 2020 Will Be Very Different

October 29, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Halloween, traditionally the time of year for trick-or-treating, costumed house parties and big gatherings, will be changed this year due to COVID-19. The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Street Fair, originally planned for Oct. 31, had to be cancelled, although many events leading up the street fair have been … Read More

Have a Plan to Vote in 2020

October 29, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Officials are expecting record turnout for the 2020 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters should anticipate long lines and wait times to cast their vote in any one of the 150 voting centers throughout the city. If possible, bring a folding chair, and umbrella if it looks … Read More

Four Poverty-Fighting Efforts Selected for Grants

October 29, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Christian Theological Seminary has awarded grants totaling $100,000 in 2020 for four efforts aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty in Indianapolis. The 2020 Faith & Action grant recipients follow. A grant to Faith IN Indiana’s programs and policies to reduce incarceration and the stark impact of incarceration … Read More