Jul 27 Community Diaper and menstrual product taxes worsen inequity. Some Council Members want to pressure the state to end them Metro Council is expected to pass resolutions that supporters hope will pressure Kentucky eliminate taxes on diapers and menstrual products. By Roberto Roldan Jul 27 Community Louisville pushing for end to state tax on diapers, tampons Roberto Roldan
Jul 27 National News Biden tests negative for COVID President Biden tested negative for COVID-19 and will discontinue his isolation, according to a letter from his physician. By NPR Washington Desk Jul 27 National News Biden tests negative for COVID NPR Washington Desk
Jul 27 Health Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old An Ind. doctor says she has faced harassment after the story of one of her patients captured the nation's attention in the debate over abortion rights. By Sarah McCammon, NPR and Becky Sullivan, NPR Jul 27 Health Ind. doctor says she's been harassed for giving abortion to 10-year-old Sarah McCammon, NPR and Becky Sullivan, NPR
Jul 27 Race Unwrapped Race Unwrapped: A Karen by any other name still Karens Unwrapping how “Karen” has become shorthand for nosy, overstepping and racist white women. By Michelle Tyrene Johnson Jul 27 Race Unwrapped Race Unwrapped: A Karen By Any Other Name Still Karens Michelle Tyrene Johnson
Jul 26 Southern Indiana New Albany buying land that could hold future police department Mayor Jeff Gahan announced last year the city is moving forward with relocating the New Albany Police Department. By John Boyle Jul 26 Southern Indiana New Albany buying land that could hold future police department John Boyle
Jul 26 Environment National Weather Service issues flood watch for Jefferson County and surrounding areas The flood watch is scheduled to last through Wednesday evening as the area is expected to get 2 to 3 inches of rain by that time. By Breya Jones Jul 26 Environment Jefferson County and surrounding areas under flood watch Breya Jones
Jul 26 Economy Heine Brothers’ Coffee workers file complaints against employer, seek union vote Some Heine Brothers’ Coffee baristas allege that the company has tried to suppress their efforts to form a union. By Jacob Munoz Jul 26 Economy Heine Bros.’ Coffee workers file complaints, seek union vote Jacob Munoz
Jul 26 Podcasts Words for the People: Reclaiming joy Two Ky. writers join Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson to explore how roots of heartache and struggle grow into joy. By Sally Evans Jul 26 Podcasts Words for the People: Reclaiming joy Sally Evans
Jul 26 Health Indiana Senate lawmakers begin special session with testimony on abortion ban Indiana Senate Bill 1 bans all abortions, with few exceptions in cases of rape, incest and when the life of the pregnant person is at risk. By Brandon Smith, Indiana Public Broadcasting Jul 26 Health Indiana lawmakers begin abortion ban discussion with testimony Brandon Smith, Indiana Public Broadcasting
Jul 26 Arts and Culture Speed Art Museum will host a retrospective of late Kentucky artist Helen LaFrance’s work LaFrance, who died at 101 in 2020, is most known for her “memory paintings,” which depict joyful moments from her life in rural Kentucky. By Stephanie Wolf Jul 26 Arts and Culture Speed Art Museum hosts Helen LaFrance exhibition Stephanie Wolf
Jul 26 Kentucky Politics Beshear to miss Fancy Farm Picnic as GOP dominates list of speakers While the political picnic is back in full swing, Gov. Andy Beshear will miss the gathering for a second year. By Derek Operle Jul 26 Kentucky Politics Beshear to miss Fancy Farm Picnic as GOP dominates list of speakers Derek Operle
Jul 25 Health Vice President Kamala Harris discusses abortion access with Indiana Democratic lawmakers U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said a proposed abortion ban in Indiana will take away essential rights from pregnant people. By Violet Comber-Wilen, Indiana Public Broadcasting Jul 25 Health Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Indiana Democratic lawmakers Violet Comber-Wilen, Indiana Public Broadcasting
Jul 25 Health Thousands of protesters gather at Indiana Statehouse as lawmakers consider abortion ban Thousands of protestors on both sides of the abortion debate demonstrated at the Indiana Statehouse on Monday. By Aprile Rickert Jul 25 Health Thousands protest as Indiana lawmakers consider abortion ban Aprile Rickert
Jul 25 Health Donations and demand increase for groups that help pay for abortions Abortion funds raise and distribute money to people who need help paying for abortions, including procedure and travel costs. By Ryan Levi, Side Effects Public Media and Dan Gorenstein, Side Effects Public Media Jul 25 Health Donations and demand increase for groups that help pay for abortions Ryan Levi, Side Effects Public Media and Dan Gorenstein, Side Effects Public Media