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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
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
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 newsletter
Animal abusers in Kentucky face almost no consequences. Advocates head to Frankfort to demand better.
Kentucky ranks 47th for animal protection laws, allowing abuse and neglect to fester across the commonwealth. "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
Dangerous cold grips Kentucky, as thousands remain without power
The snow and ice are done moving through our area, but the bitter air left behind can pose even bigger threats. "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
What the JCPS Superintendent told me about the new budget (and what he couldn't answer)
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says it's "still not very clear" how the district got into this mess. But he is making sweeping changes in an effort to prevent the district from going broke. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,
Kentucky braces for major winter storm as Beshear declares State of Emergency
The National Weather Service is predicting widespread snowfall and ice across the state. Southern Kentucky is also bracing for significant ice accumulations. "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? SignBardstown 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.
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 weekly
Crystal Rogers appeals begin- and the expected delays are already taking form
Both Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson have requested extensions to file the official appeal briefs. "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 orNational News Hitting Home
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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 you
What parents need to know about the CDC's new childhood vaccine schedule
This week the US Department of Health and Human Services announced the CDC has adopted a revised childhood vaccine schedule. The announcement was met with criticism from major medical voices, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, which opposes the changes, calling them “dangerous and unnecessary.” "I'm ShayShay Originals
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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 with
He chose family over Hollywood. Then Hollywood came to Louisville.
How Kentucky's film tax incentive brought a major motion picture- and local dreams- to life. "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
Hours after story published, Metro Louisville EMS zeros out fraudulent bills for identity theft victim
Within hours of our investigation, Metro Louisville EMS zeroed out David Hathaway's balance. But his criminal record still needs expunging, and the man who stole his identity remains at large. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honestCovering Kentucky
Essential updates from across the region- with clear, straightforward reporting you can trust.
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 newsletter
Animal abusers in Kentucky face almost no consequences. Advocates head to Frankfort to demand better.
Kentucky ranks 47th for animal protection laws, allowing abuse and neglect to fester across the commonwealth. "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
Dangerous cold grips Kentucky, as thousands remain without power
The snow and ice are done moving through our area, but the bitter air left behind can pose even bigger threats. "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
What the JCPS Superintendent told me about the new budget (and what he couldn't answer)
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says it's "still not very clear" how the district got into this mess. But he is making sweeping changes in an effort to prevent the district from going broke. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,Latest Articles
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
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
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 newsletter
Animal abusers in Kentucky face almost no consequences. Advocates head to Frankfort to demand better.
Kentucky ranks 47th for animal protection laws, allowing abuse and neglect to fester across the commonwealth. "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
Dangerous cold grips Kentucky, as thousands remain without power
The snow and ice are done moving through our area, but the bitter air left behind can pose even bigger threats. "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
What the JCPS Superintendent told me about the new budget (and what he couldn't answer)
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says it's "still not very clear" how the district got into this mess. But he is making sweeping changes in an effort to prevent the district from going broke. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,
