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Thursday's Nick Houck hearing could decide whether there's a trial at all
A judge, two sealed legal briefs, and one witness the defense is still asking about. Here's what to expect when the motion to dismiss gets argued Oct. 22. I've been covering the Bardstown cases for more than a decade. My reporting includes interviews with the detectives
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
Trump calls Booker a “communist lunatic” at Kentucky rally; Booker says he’s “flattered”
At a Northern Kentucky rally, the president boosted Barr and Gallrein, attacked Booker and Massie, and promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win Congress. 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
Former UK student sentenced to 10 years in prison for death of newborn son
Laken Snelling was officially sentenced Friday morning in Lexington. 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 to support the mission and
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 subscribeCovering Kentucky
Essential updates from across the region- with clear, straightforward reporting you can trust.
Former UK student sentenced to 10 years in prison for death of newborn son
Laken Snelling was officially sentenced Friday morning in Lexington. 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 to support the mission and
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 journalismBardstown 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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Trump calls Booker a “communist lunatic” at Kentucky rally; Booker says he’s “flattered”
At a Northern Kentucky rally, the president boosted Barr and Gallrein, attacked Booker and Massie, and promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win Congress. 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 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 journalismShay 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 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 compassionLatest Articles
Thursday's Nick Houck hearing could decide whether there's a trial at all
A judge, two sealed legal briefs, and one witness the defense is still asking about. Here's what to expect when the motion to dismiss gets argued Oct. 22. I've been covering the Bardstown cases for more than a decade. My reporting includes interviews with the detectives
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
Trump calls Booker a “communist lunatic” at Kentucky rally; Booker says he’s “flattered”
At a Northern Kentucky rally, the president boosted Barr and Gallrein, attacked Booker and Massie, and promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win Congress. 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
Former UK student sentenced to 10 years in prison for death of newborn son
Laken Snelling was officially sentenced Friday morning in Lexington. 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 to support the mission and
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
