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Major Fire in Irvington Jan. 18

January 22, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — At 6:55 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18 Indianapolis Fire Department firefighters had their work cut out for them after heavy fire broke out in a vacant building at 5239 E. Washington St., the former site of a tire store. Several 911 callers reported heavy fire and smoke coming … Read More

Devour Indy Winterfest Through Feb. 1

January 22, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis restaurants will showcase food and cocktails with special deals through Saturday, Feb. 1 at select locations. A few eastside restaurants will be participating, including • Beholder, 1844 E. 10th St. (reservations required) • Ash & Elm Cider Co., 1301 E. Washington St. • Sahm’s Tavern & Sports … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Jan. 16-22

January 15, 2026 | by Weekly View

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Free Events Highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 15, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929 and grew up to be an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was the leader for the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the … Read More

IMPD Chief Chris Bailey to Become Chief Deputy Mayor

January 15, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett has announced that Chris Bailey will be appointed as Chief Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff effective Feb. 2. Chris Bailey currently serves as the Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Chief Bailey has dedicated more than 26 years to serving Indianapolis, beginning his … Read More