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Will Steve Lawson’s lawyers get to argue his appeal in court?
The judges now have an answer. When Steve Lawson’s appeal was assigned to a panel of judges last month, there was an open question: would the lawyers get to argue the case out loud? We now have the answer, and it tells us something about how the judges are
Kentucky Governor says 80,000+ Kentuckians have lost SNAP, calls on federal leaders to act
The governor’s office says the total includes 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, and is blaming changes in the federal “Big Ugly Bill”. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Kentucky measles outbreak climbs to 167 cases, nearly all in unvaccinated people
State health officials say the outbreak is concentrated in close-knit, under-vaccinated communities. 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 subscribe
Federal agents investigating allegations of secret recordings at Kentucky Castle, local police chief says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking into the claims, which stem from a family lawsuit against Angel’s Envy co-founder Wes Henderson, who owns the Versailles landmark. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay
The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. 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
PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure
On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the
What is a thank-you worth, fifty years late? Come along for the Honor Flight Bluegrass
Eighty-four veterans flew from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Eighty had served in Vietnam. On one long day, the country tried to say what it didn’t say then. This week my podcast episode is FREE for everyone! Listen below, and if you like what you hear, subscribe toCovering Kentucky
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Kentucky measles outbreak climbs to 167 cases, nearly all in unvaccinated people
State health officials say the outbreak is concentrated in close-knit, under-vaccinated communities. 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 subscribe
Federal agents investigating allegations of secret recordings at Kentucky Castle, local police chief says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking into the claims, which stem from a family lawsuit against Angel’s Envy co-founder Wes Henderson, who owns the Versailles landmark. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay
The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. 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 forBardstown 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.
Will Steve Lawson’s lawyers get to argue his appeal in court?
The judges now have an answer. When Steve Lawson’s appeal was assigned to a panel of judges last month, there was an open question: would the lawyers get to argue the case out loud? We now have the answer, and it tells us something about how the judges are
One of three Crystal Rogers convictions is now in front of appeals judges
The Crystal Rogers appeals are moving at different speeds. Steve Lawson's just got a panel. 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
Nick Houck's trial pushed to 2027. The reason traces back to a prosecutor who once refused to bring this case at all.
A judge forced prosecutors to reveal their lead witness Tuesday- and it's the former prosecutor who once refused to bring this case at all. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This
What's next for Nick Houck? Wednesday's hearing could answer several big questions
Nick Houck's perjury case is scheduled to go before a judge on Wednesday in Nelson County at 2:30. 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 upNational News Hitting Home
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Kentucky Governor says 80,000+ Kentuckians have lost SNAP, calls on federal leaders to act
The governor’s office says the total includes 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, and is blaming changes in the federal “Big Ugly Bill”. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Delphi murder case goes before Indiana Court of Appeals
Richard Allen's attorneys argue that solitary confinement made his confessions unconstitutional. The state says a timeline and Allen's own words prove his guilt. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
FBI Louisville reports historic decrease in violent crime
National violent crime fell 9.7% from 2024 to 2025- the largest single-year drop since the FBI began tracking data in 1936- with Kentucky seeing a 6.1% decrease. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Yes, you can still vote by mail in Louisville- here's what to know
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office confirms mail-in ballots are a go for the November 3 election. "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 forShay Originals
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PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure
On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the
What is a thank-you worth, fifty years late? Come along for the Honor Flight Bluegrass
Eighty-four veterans flew from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Eighty had served in Vietnam. On one long day, the country tried to say what it didn’t say then. This week my podcast episode is FREE for everyone! Listen below, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Dr. T wants every woman to know
Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae have teamed up for a podcast made by women, for women. Listen at the bottom of the page! I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
From nurses on horseback to maternity deserts: The state of being a mother in Kentucky
Kentucky once sent midwives on horseback to reach mothers where they lived. A century later, the state ranks near the bottom on nearly every measure of maternal and infant health, labor and delivery units are closing, and Medicaid cuts loom. Still- midwives, doctors, and a group of determined moms areLatest Articles
Will Steve Lawson’s lawyers get to argue his appeal in court?
The judges now have an answer. When Steve Lawson’s appeal was assigned to a panel of judges last month, there was an open question: would the lawyers get to argue the case out loud? We now have the answer, and it tells us something about how the judges are
Kentucky Governor says 80,000+ Kentuckians have lost SNAP, calls on federal leaders to act
The governor’s office says the total includes 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, and is blaming changes in the federal “Big Ugly Bill”. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Kentucky measles outbreak climbs to 167 cases, nearly all in unvaccinated people
State health officials say the outbreak is concentrated in close-knit, under-vaccinated communities. 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 subscribe
Federal agents investigating allegations of secret recordings at Kentucky Castle, local police chief says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking into the claims, which stem from a family lawsuit against Angel’s Envy co-founder Wes Henderson, who owns the Versailles landmark. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay
The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. 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
PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure
On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the
