August 28-September 3, 2026

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana last month filed a lawsuit over what it said are problems at the Monroe County Jail related to overcrowding, plumbing, mold and other issues. Reporter Maura Johnson digs into the allegations and the response from local leaders. Plus, reporter Caleb Amick explores the kind of fraud that officials have rooted out in the state's Medicaid program that led to a federal award.

Living conditions at Monroe County jail provoke complaints, lawsuits amid search for solutions

August 28, 2026 | Maura Johnson

Last month, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit seeking class-action status against several bodies of county government over the conditions, alleging the county has known about the jail’s issues for years but failed to do anything.

State Medicaid fraud control unit aims to target more than health care providers

August 28, 2026 | Caleb Amick

Medicaid spending in the state totaled more than $17 billion, according to KFF.

Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching legal fight over a mini mart’s beaver logo

August 24, 2026 | Associated Press

A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver. But now Buc-ee’s, which is planning a location in Greenwood, has set off a Buckeye […]

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