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Tyler Childers speaks out against birthing center closure: "We were intending on going here"
The country music star and his wife Senora welcomed their first child at Fort Logan in 2022. They were planning to deliver their second baby there this summer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
Yes, you really can die from a broken heart- here's what a Louisville cardiologist wants you to know
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air for a lot of people. But for those dealing with heartbreak, grief, or overwhelming stress? Not so much. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
Crystal Rogers Act passes Kentucky House unanimously, heads to Senate
Sherry Ballard's fight in Frankfort is full steam ahead, with the Kentucky House passing her proposed change to grand jury proceeding policy without any pushback. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
In rural Kentucky, a 40 year old lifeline for mothers is about to disappear
The doctor who founded Fort Logan's birthing spa says the closure breaks a promise. The mothers counting on it say it could put lives at risk. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
A Kentucky girl at heart: what to know about Nancy Guthrie's ties to the commonwealth
Nancy grew up in Fort Wright, a small city in Kenton County just south of Cincinnati. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter
'Crystal Rogers Act' clears committee, heads to house floor
A bill inspired by failures in the Crystal Rogers investigation is one step closer to becoming law. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly
Ethan’s Law was supposed to protect Kentucky’s animals. So why isn’t it being used?
One year after Kentucky made the intentional torture of a dog or cat a felony, the man who fought for the law says the real battle is just beginning. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
From Bardstown to Bowling Green: my new podcast covering the Crystal Rogers trials
New podcast Circumstantial: The Crystal Rogers Trials- launches exclusively for Shay Informed subscribers February 17th. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter orCovering Kentucky
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Tyler Childers speaks out against birthing center closure: "We were intending on going here"
The country music star and his wife Senora welcomed their first child at Fort Logan in 2022. They were planning to deliver their second baby there this summer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
Yes, you really can die from a broken heart- here's what a Louisville cardiologist wants you to know
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air for a lot of people. But for those dealing with heartbreak, grief, or overwhelming stress? Not so much. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
'Crystal Rogers Act' clears committee, heads to house floor
A bill inspired by failures in the Crystal Rogers investigation is one step closer to becoming law. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly
Louisville International Airport announces three new non-stop flights
Breeze Airways is expanding service to include three new cities, making non-stop flights to 41 destinations. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletterBardstown Cases
The latest developments in the Crystal Rogers, Tommy Ballard, and Jason Ellis cases including comprehensive case updates, and breaking news as law enforcement continues working toward answers for these families and the Bardstown community.
Crystal Rogers Act passes Kentucky House unanimously, heads to Senate
Sherry Ballard's fight in Frankfort is full steam ahead, with the Kentucky House passing her proposed change to grand jury proceeding policy without any pushback. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
From Bardstown to Bowling Green: my new podcast covering the Crystal Rogers trials
New podcast Circumstantial: The Crystal Rogers Trials- launches exclusively for Shay Informed subscribers February 17th. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter or
Tainted jury, biased judge, improper evidence: Houck's appeal attacks all aspects of trial
Brooks Houck's attorneys have officially filed his appeal brief with the Kentucky Supreme Court. This gives us our first look at his request for a new trial. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
Sherry Ballard won't stop fighting: her push to close the legal loophole that let Houck family off the hook
They broke the law, they faced no consequences, and now Sherry Ballard is fighting to change that. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weeklyNational News Hitting Home
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A Kentucky girl at heart: what to know about Nancy Guthrie's ties to the commonwealth
Nancy grew up in Fort Wright, a small city in Kenton County just south of Cincinnati. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter
Immigration policy creates confusion for Kentucky families in the midst of international adoption
Adoption is timely, stressful and almost always requires a stroke of luck. But now families are facing a new hurdle- mixed messages from the White House about who is allowed in the country. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to
Kentucky Senator demands independent investigation into fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis
Sen. Rand Paul said during a Wednesday interview that nobody who has watched the videos believes the protester was assaulting police when the shooting happened. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Feds pick Indiana as one of two new National Drone Test Sites
The move is being celebrated by Indiana's Congressional delegation, which pushed for designation, citing state's manufacturing base and military testing infrastructure "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are youShay Originals
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In rural Kentucky, a 40 year old lifeline for mothers is about to disappear
The doctor who founded Fort Logan's birthing spa says the closure breaks a promise. The mothers counting on it say it could put lives at risk. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
Ethan’s Law was supposed to protect Kentucky’s animals. So why isn’t it being used?
One year after Kentucky made the intentional torture of a dog or cat a felony, the man who fought for the law says the real battle is just beginning. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
From foster mom to fighting for change: a Louisville mom's battle to reform Kentucky's child protection system
Armed with child fatality records, a lawsuit, and a proposed bill Jen Mortenson is demanding accountability from Kentucky's child protection system. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here?
New episode: why your New Year's resolutions are failing (and what to do instead)
Something like 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Why? Because we're making promises to impress other people instead of changes that actually serve us. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism withLatest Articles
Tyler Childers speaks out against birthing center closure: "We were intending on going here"
The country music star and his wife Senora welcomed their first child at Fort Logan in 2022. They were planning to deliver their second baby there this summer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
Yes, you really can die from a broken heart- here's what a Louisville cardiologist wants you to know
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air for a lot of people. But for those dealing with heartbreak, grief, or overwhelming stress? Not so much. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
Crystal Rogers Act passes Kentucky House unanimously, heads to Senate
Sherry Ballard's fight in Frankfort is full steam ahead, with the Kentucky House passing her proposed change to grand jury proceeding policy without any pushback. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
In rural Kentucky, a 40 year old lifeline for mothers is about to disappear
The doctor who founded Fort Logan's birthing spa says the closure breaks a promise. The mothers counting on it say it could put lives at risk. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
A Kentucky girl at heart: what to know about Nancy Guthrie's ties to the commonwealth
Nancy grew up in Fort Wright, a small city in Kenton County just south of Cincinnati. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter
'Crystal Rogers Act' clears committee, heads to house floor
A bill inspired by failures in the Crystal Rogers investigation is one step closer to becoming law. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly
Ethan’s Law was supposed to protect Kentucky’s animals. So why isn’t it being used?
One year after Kentucky made the intentional torture of a dog or cat a felony, the man who fought for the law says the real battle is just beginning. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
