March 3, 2017

The Weekly Roundup For March 3, 2017


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The Weekly Roundup For March 3, 2017

It’s Friday, March 3, and this is your Weekly News Roundup from WFYI News.

A new report shows children in the state are struggling with various health, safety and education issues. Deaths from drug overdoses continue to increase in the state. There was a "yes" vote to expand Marion County's public transit system. Fishers and Noblesville announce a partnership. A warm February allowed some construction projects to get a head start. Indy has a large urban farm. WFYI Wine Fest. And dozens of downtown Indianapolis art and organizations will be opening their doors.

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