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A rare look inside the case against Nick Houck
A new court filing reveals the evidence, the witnesses, and the three specific moments prosecutors say Nick Houck lied under oath. "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 '
The Commonwealth's case for keeping Joey Lawson behind bars
A 97-page brief walks through jury selection, joint-trial concerns, and the evidence prosecutors say still holds up on appeal. "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 '
"We felt like we were in the dark": Prosecutor explains the process behind the Ronald Exantus release
Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Kearney explains the 202A process, the limits of confidentiality law, and why a 20-year sentence rarely means 20 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This
"She's declining": Family fights for medical care as Louisville woman sits in ICE custody
A week after her arrest at Louisville's airport, Sarafinah Bukirwa's family says her condition is worsening- and they're still waiting on answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
Beshear demands answers as McConnell's silence stretches to six weeks
With no direct word from McConnell in 43 days, Governor Andy Beshear tells senator to prove his capacity or step down. "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
"Deeply disappointing and frustrating"; Ronald Exantus is a free man
Today is the day Ronald Exantus, the man once charged with killing 6-year-old Logan Tipton, was expected to walk free and by 3 p.m. a notification from Vine made it official. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform
A Louisville documentary, a friendship, and a fight that hasn't ended with loss
Two Louisville mothers lost their sons to the same rare, merciless disease. Neither of them stopped there. "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
Ronald Exantus is set to be released Wednesday. But will It happen? Here's what I know.
The man accused of killing seven-year-old Logan Tipton is scheduled to walk out of the Kentucky State Reformatory on Wednesday, July 29. That much, the state has been clear about. But where will he go? Nobody is saying for. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this isCovering Kentucky
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"We felt like we were in the dark": Prosecutor explains the process behind the Ronald Exantus release
Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Kearney explains the 202A process, the limits of confidentiality law, and why a 20-year sentence rarely means 20 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This
"She's declining": Family fights for medical care as Louisville woman sits in ICE custody
A week after her arrest at Louisville's airport, Sarafinah Bukirwa's family says her condition is worsening- and they're still waiting on answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
"Deeply disappointing and frustrating"; Ronald Exantus is a free man
Today is the day Ronald Exantus, the man once charged with killing 6-year-old Logan Tipton, was expected to walk free and by 3 p.m. a notification from Vine made it official. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform
A Louisville documentary, a friendship, and a fight that hasn't ended with loss
Two Louisville mothers lost their sons to the same rare, merciless disease. Neither of them stopped there. "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 freeBardstown 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.
A rare look inside the case against Nick Houck
A new court filing reveals the evidence, the witnesses, and the three specific moments prosecutors say Nick Houck lied under oath. "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 '
The Commonwealth's case for keeping Joey Lawson behind bars
A 97-page brief walks through jury selection, joint-trial concerns, and the evidence prosecutors say still holds up on appeal. "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 '
"A lot of nerve": Nick Houck sits in front of Sherry Ballard as trial date is set in perjury case
Nick Houck will stand trial November 9. But the moment everyone in that Nelson County courtroom will remember happened before the judge said a word. This story is a 'Shay Original', which is available to paid subscribers only. At the bottom of this page, subscribers will find an
Nick Houck heads back to court Thursday- and this time, he has a lawyer
The last time Nick Houck walked into a Nelson County courtroom, he didn't have an attorney- and he told the judge he had "no idea" why he'd been charged. Thursday morning, that changes, at least in part. I'll be in the courthouse,National News Hitting Home
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Beshear demands answers as McConnell's silence stretches to six weeks
With no direct word from McConnell in 43 days, Governor Andy Beshear tells senator to prove his capacity or step down. "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
The Indiana Supreme Court just settled it: an abortion is not a public record
The Indiana Supreme Court voted to keep terminated pregnancy reports private and confidential after a year of courtroom battles. "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
Day 23: McConnell's longest known hospitalization comes with few answers
Multiple McConnell allies have confirmed conversations with the Kentucky Senator, while information about his current health status remains unclear. "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
"CPR in progress": Dispatch audio raises new questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization
McConnell's team has said very little about his recent hospitalization, but newly obtained EMS records are adding context. "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 upShay Originals
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Records show Henry County EMS knew its defibrillators were failing. A man died. Now the state's highest court is deciding if anyone has to answer for it.
Luke Hinkel died when a Henry County defibrillator failed. Seven years of litigation later, the Kentucky Supreme Court may decide no one has to answer for it. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
Why can't Louisville solve homelessness? Ten years of answers- and starting over.
The Arthur Street Hotel closes its doors this month. The people who ran it have spent years watching Louisville build solutions, defund them, and start over. This is their story- and the city's. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free
Behind the scenes: What I saw at the Nick Houck hearing
For paid subscribers: the moments before, during, and after Thursday's hearing that didn't make the main article- in photos. "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
Kentucky's child welfare watchdog says the system has 'a culture of secrecy'
Kentucky's State Auditor says the state failed Miya Rudd- and that only one person has the power to force real change. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you newLatest Articles
A rare look inside the case against Nick Houck
A new court filing reveals the evidence, the witnesses, and the three specific moments prosecutors say Nick Houck lied under oath. "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 '
The Commonwealth's case for keeping Joey Lawson behind bars
A 97-page brief walks through jury selection, joint-trial concerns, and the evidence prosecutors say still holds up on appeal. "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 '
"We felt like we were in the dark": Prosecutor explains the process behind the Ronald Exantus release
Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Kearney explains the 202A process, the limits of confidentiality law, and why a 20-year sentence rarely means 20 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This
"She's declining": Family fights for medical care as Louisville woman sits in ICE custody
A week after her arrest at Louisville's airport, Sarafinah Bukirwa's family says her condition is worsening- and they're still waiting on answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
Beshear demands answers as McConnell's silence stretches to six weeks
With no direct word from McConnell in 43 days, Governor Andy Beshear tells senator to prove his capacity or step down. "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
"Deeply disappointing and frustrating"; Ronald Exantus is a free man
Today is the day Ronald Exantus, the man once charged with killing 6-year-old Logan Tipton, was expected to walk free and by 3 p.m. a notification from Vine made it official. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform
A Louisville documentary, a friendship, and a fight that hasn't ended with loss
Two Louisville mothers lost their sons to the same rare, merciless disease. Neither of them stopped there. "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
