Weekly View’s Story Archive

New Year Brings New Laws to Indiana

December 31, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Lawmakers voted in 2025 several new laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Ranging from tax changes to consumer rights, these laws will affect every Hoosier in the state. • The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) will give consumers rights to access, correct, delete, … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 2-8

December 31, 2025 | by Weekly View

• IMPD has released its preliminary crime statistics for 2025. There were 133 murders, and 371 non-fatal shootings, down from 2021 by 20%. Robberies were down 18.5% from 2021, from 1,743 in 2021 to 1,006 in 2025. Violent crimes and property crimes were also down significantly. • We are very … Read More

Library Announces Top Circulated Books of 2025

December 31, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has rounded up the top-circulating books of 2025, along with a selection of lesser-known favorites that staff members couldn’t stop recommending this year. Visit the Library to explore these top-circulating titles and discover a great new read. • Adult Fiction: The Women, by Kristin … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Combo Issue Dec. 19-Jan. 1, 2026

December 18, 2025 | by Weekly View

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City Introduces “Snow Buddies” Program

December 18, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works and the Office of Disability Affairs are excited to announce a new volunteer initiative for residential sidewalk shoveling. Adopted from City of Bloomington, IN – Council for Community Accessibility, the Snow Buddies program matches volunteers with a neighbor who is unable to … Read More