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So called"Kentucky serial killer" case set to go to trial
Brian Epperson- the man some are calling "the Kentucky serial killer" - has been ordered to appear for trial on his federal charges in February of next year. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
Kentucky faces worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade
Kentucky is seeing its worst outbreak of whooping cough in more than a decade, with health officials reporting three infant deaths so far this year- a tragic reminder of how dangerous this disease can be for the youngest among us. The state has logged 566 pertussis cases across 93 counties
Decades-old missing child case from Louisville takes new turn with Florida arrest
A missing child case that's been open for more than 40 years just saw an unexpected development. "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
1,381 days and counting: the excruciating wait for justice after a daughter's murder
Police say Shannon Gilday broke into Wesley Morgan's home and killed his daughter Jordan in 2022. The trial keeps getting delayed, and Wesley says "it opens the wounds over and over and over." "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,
First wrongful death lawsuits filed in Louisville UPS cargo jet crash
Two of the families who lost loved ones in last month's devastating UPS cargo jet crash are taking their first steps toward getting answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
McGarvey to EPA: don't take your eyes off UPS crash site
Cleanup efforts have recovered 880,000 gallons of oil-water mixture, but federal oversight is shifting to an advisory role and the congressman wants the EPA to stay involved. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
New trial date set in Amber Spradlin case
A judge has set a new 2026 trial date for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023. "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
Kentucky parts ways with Mark Stoops after 13 Seasons
The University of Kentucky has decided to move on from head football coach Mark Stoops, ending a tenure that transformed the program but ultimately fell short of championship expectations. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassionBardstown 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.
Nine years, no arrests: the unanswered questions in Tommy Ballard's murder
Tommy Ballard's family hopes forensic advances will bring justice. They know they need something to crack the case. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is a 'Shay Original&
Brooks Houck moved from Oldham County to Eastern Kentucky jail
Brooks Houck was moved from the Oldham County Detention Center to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, according to the Department of Corrections. "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?
Still waiting for answers: inside Till and Betty Ballard's long history of grief and determination
Till and Betty Ballard have buried their son Tommy and their daughter Sherry, but their granddaughter Crystal still has no grave. They visit two cemeteries every Sunday and wait for answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
From silence to sentencing: Sherry Ballard's first interview since Crystal's case was solved
In her first interview since 2023, Sherry Ballard opens up about the silence that scared her, the testimony that broke her, and the guilty verdicts that finally brought justice for Crystal. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalismNational News Hitting Home
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Decades-old missing child case from Louisville takes new turn with Florida arrest
A missing child case that's been open for more than 40 years just saw an unexpected development. "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
"Wrong and dangerous"; KY Governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over housing cuts
Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration is making "illegal and cruel" changes to federal housing programs that could push hundreds of Kentuckians into homelessness. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
USDA monitoring highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Indiana
The virus has impacted more than half a million birds since this outbreak began in 2022. "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 newsletter or
The government shutdown is ending, but when will things be back to normal?
The two biggest impacts in the wake of the shutdown were the lapse in SNAP benefits and massive delays and cancellations for air travel. Now the question is, how fast can they recover? "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated toShay Originals
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1,381 days and counting: the excruciating wait for justice after a daughter's murder
Police say Shannon Gilday broke into Wesley Morgan's home and killed his daughter Jordan in 2022. The trial keeps getting delayed, and Wesley says "it opens the wounds over and over and over." "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,
Three minutes wasn't enough; launching 'Real Talk for Real Women'
Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae are teaming up for a new 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
Behind the scenes; a look at my time working with Dateline
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Shelbyville's coldest case? The unsolved murder of Jim Duckett
A sister's search for justice continues as the anniversary of a brutal killing approaches. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is a 'Shay Original', which is availableCovering Kentucky
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So called"Kentucky serial killer" case set to go to trial
Brian Epperson- the man some are calling "the Kentucky serial killer" - has been ordered to appear for trial on his federal charges in February of next year. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
Kentucky faces worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade
Kentucky is seeing its worst outbreak of whooping cough in more than a decade, with health officials reporting three infant deaths so far this year- a tragic reminder of how dangerous this disease can be for the youngest among us. The state has logged 566 pertussis cases across 93 counties
First wrongful death lawsuits filed in Louisville UPS cargo jet crash
Two of the families who lost loved ones in last month's devastating UPS cargo jet crash are taking their first steps toward getting answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
McGarvey to EPA: don't take your eyes off UPS crash site
Cleanup efforts have recovered 880,000 gallons of oil-water mixture, but federal oversight is shifting to an advisory role and the congressman wants the EPA to stay involved. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion andLatest Articles
So called"Kentucky serial killer" case set to go to trial
Brian Epperson- the man some are calling "the Kentucky serial killer" - has been ordered to appear for trial on his federal charges in February of next year. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
Kentucky faces worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade
Kentucky is seeing its worst outbreak of whooping cough in more than a decade, with health officials reporting three infant deaths so far this year- a tragic reminder of how dangerous this disease can be for the youngest among us. The state has logged 566 pertussis cases across 93 counties
Decades-old missing child case from Louisville takes new turn with Florida arrest
A missing child case that's been open for more than 40 years just saw an unexpected development. "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
1,381 days and counting: the excruciating wait for justice after a daughter's murder
Police say Shannon Gilday broke into Wesley Morgan's home and killed his daughter Jordan in 2022. The trial keeps getting delayed, and Wesley says "it opens the wounds over and over and over." "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,
First wrongful death lawsuits filed in Louisville UPS cargo jet crash
Two of the families who lost loved ones in last month's devastating UPS cargo jet crash are taking their first steps toward getting answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
McGarvey to EPA: don't take your eyes off UPS crash site
Cleanup efforts have recovered 880,000 gallons of oil-water mixture, but federal oversight is shifting to an advisory role and the congressman wants the EPA to stay involved. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
New trial date set in Amber Spradlin case
A judge has set a new 2026 trial date for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023. "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
