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Indiana executes man convicted of killing two children in Evansville
Indiana executed a man early Thursday for killing his girlfriend’s two young children, the first of three executions scheduled across the U.S. today. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Zach Dembo’s win and what it could mean for Beshear’s 2028 pitch
A Kentucky political scientist says the Governor’s victory-night speech sounded a lot like the case he’d make to Democrats nationwide. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories
Blue wave reaches Kentucky’s statehouse: Two longtime Louisville Republicans fall
Kentucky was not spared Tuesday night’s national swing. The national trend flowed into the Bluegrass state, and took out long-time Louisville lawmakers with it. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I
Greenberg wins second term in Louisville’s first non-partisan mayoral race
Craig Greenberg declared victory around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, hours before AP called the race. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are too important to stay behind a
'Don’t remember him for how he died'; Matthew Sweets' family open up on their tremendous loss
A year after the UPS crash, the family of Matthew Sweets opens up about the son, brother, partner and father they lost. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are
Kentucky’s 6th District: The race that could set the tone for election night
With Andy Barr leaving the seat and polls closing early, the Alvarado-Dembo race could be one of the first signals of a national wave. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
'I hate you'; After 30 years, Morgan Violi's family faces her killer
Robert Froberg pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Morgan Violi in federal court Monday. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Before they walked into federal court, Morgan Violi's family held on to each other and prayed outside the
Early voting is surging in Kentucky, up more than 30% since the last midterm
Kentucky voters are showing up to cast their ballots, resulting in a nearly 30% increase since 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 here? Sign up for the free weeklyCovering Kentucky
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Zach Dembo’s win and what it could mean for Beshear’s 2028 pitch
A Kentucky political scientist says the Governor’s victory-night speech sounded a lot like the case he’d make to Democrats nationwide. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories
Greenberg wins second term in Louisville’s first non-partisan mayoral race
Craig Greenberg declared victory around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, hours before AP called the race. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are too important to stay behind a
'Don’t remember him for how he died'; Matthew Sweets' family open up on their tremendous loss
A year after the UPS crash, the family of Matthew Sweets opens up about the son, brother, partner and father they lost. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are
'I hate you'; After 30 years, Morgan Violi's family faces her killer
Robert Froberg pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Morgan Violi in federal court Monday. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Before they walked into federal court, Morgan Violi's family held on to each other and prayed outside theBardstown 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.
Where was Nick Houck the day Crystal Rogers disappeared? The question at the center of his perjury case
It comes down to one question about the day Crystal Rogers disappeared, asked six times before a grand jury. For months, one question has hung over Nick Houck's perjury case: what, exactly, is he accused of lying about? This afternoon in Nelson Circuit Court, we got the answer.
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. ThisNational News Hitting Home
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Indiana executes man convicted of killing two children in Evansville
Indiana executed a man early Thursday for killing his girlfriend’s two young children, the first of three executions scheduled across the U.S. today. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Blue wave reaches Kentucky’s statehouse: Two longtime Louisville Republicans fall
Kentucky was not spared Tuesday night’s national swing. The national trend flowed into the Bluegrass state, and took out long-time Louisville lawmakers with it. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I
Kentucky’s 6th District: The race that could set the tone for election night
With Andy Barr leaving the seat and polls closing early, the Alvarado-Dembo race could be one of the first signals of a national wave. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
DOJ election monitors headed to Louisville, Clerk’s Office says they must stay outside the polls
The Clerk’s Office says Kentucky state law doesn’t allow federal monitors inside polling locations, but it has offered DOJ five other ways to raise concerns during voting. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassionShay Originals
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A year later, the UPS crash lawsuits are still waiting to begin
Inside the court fight that will decide how fast Louisville’s UPS crash cases move, and what the wait costs the people who lived it. Every day, UPS planes take off and land at Louisville's airport. It’s business as usual for the parcel shipment company. But 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 theLatest Articles
Indiana executes man convicted of killing two children in Evansville
Indiana executed a man early Thursday for killing his girlfriend’s two young children, the first of three executions scheduled across the U.S. today. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Zach Dembo’s win and what it could mean for Beshear’s 2028 pitch
A Kentucky political scientist says the Governor’s victory-night speech sounded a lot like the case he’d make to Democrats nationwide. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories
Blue wave reaches Kentucky’s statehouse: Two longtime Louisville Republicans fall
Kentucky was not spared Tuesday night’s national swing. The national trend flowed into the Bluegrass state, and took out long-time Louisville lawmakers with it. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I
Greenberg wins second term in Louisville’s first non-partisan mayoral race
Craig Greenberg declared victory around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, hours before AP called the race. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are too important to stay behind a
'Don’t remember him for how he died'; Matthew Sweets' family open up on their tremendous loss
A year after the UPS crash, the family of Matthew Sweets opens up about the son, brother, partner and father they lost. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are
Kentucky’s 6th District: The race that could set the tone for election night
With Andy Barr leaving the seat and polls closing early, the Alvarado-Dembo race could be one of the first signals of a national wave. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
'I hate you'; After 30 years, Morgan Violi's family faces her killer
Robert Froberg pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Morgan Violi in federal court Monday. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Before they walked into federal court, Morgan Violi's family held on to each other and prayed outside the
