Weekly View’s Story Archive

COVID-19 Scams Target Those in Need

INDIANAPOLIS — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many government agencies are providing money and other support to help with pandemic related hardships. Scammers have also been stepping in with a new con. A website search, social media ad, or even an unwitting friend or family member directs you to a … Read More

Eiteljorg Presents Virtual Quest for the West Art Show

INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will feature an all-new virtual format during its 15th annual Quest for the West Art Show and Sale, Sept. 11-12. A newly redeveloped website, quest.eiteljorg.org, is the hub of information for the two-day sale of top-quality Western American art, … Read More

Help Available to Prevent Foreclosures and Evictions

As of August 16, 2020, over 81,000 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19, and almost 3,000 have died, according to the Indiana State Dept. of Health. In Indianapolis, the most populated county, positive cases have risen to over 16,700 and 735 people have died since early March, when the pandemic … Read More

U.S. District Court Warns of Intimidating Scam Calls

INDIANAPOLIS — Spoofers are using the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s main phone number, 317-229-3700, to scam and intimidate people. The Clerk’s Office began receiving phone calls from individuals who had been contacted by people claiming to be with the “court,” and whose number on … Read More