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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 to
Big tech meets small town Kentucky; data centers want land while communities want answers
From outright rejections to development moratoriums, rural communities are saying 'not so fast' to big tech's expansion plans. "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 '
Judge rules to delay Amber Spradlin murder trial, allow more time for testing
The December trial for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023, won't be happening as scheduled. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
More than just a day off: why we honor our veterans (and where they can find gratitude today)
Every November 11, we pause. Schools close, banks shut their doors, and mail doesn't run. But Veterans Day is so much more than a day off work. It's a moment when our entire nation stops to say two simple but powerful words: "Thank you."
Behind the scenes; a look at my time working with Dateline
"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 available to paid subscribers only. You can become a member for $4.99/month and gain access
Monday update: Clean up, search continues at site of UPS plane crash
Mayor Craig Greenberg and other city leaders provided an update on the plane crash investigation on Monday afternoon. "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
US Supreme Court denies Kentucky clerk's request to overturn same-sex marriage
Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the high court is doubling down, denying Kim Davis' request to take her case. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
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 availableBardstown 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.
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 journalism
After a decade of waiting, Crystal Rogers' lead detective reveals: 'We could have prosecuted in 2016'
After years of declining interviews, the lead detective in Kentucky's most notorious missing persons case reveals what really happened behind the scenes. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story isNational News Hitting Home
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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 to
More than just a day off: why we honor our veterans (and where they can find gratitude today)
Every November 11, we pause. Schools close, banks shut their doors, and mail doesn't run. But Veterans Day is so much more than a day off work. It's a moment when our entire nation stops to say two simple but powerful words: "Thank you."
US Supreme Court denies Kentucky clerk's request to overturn same-sex marriage
Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the high court is doubling down, denying Kim Davis' request to take her case. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
Kentuckiana kids are hungry; the reality of the stall in SNAP benefits
A local food program serving children added 750 families in four days. This is what hunger really looks like in our community. "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? SignShay Originals
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Behind the scenes; a look at my time working with Dateline
"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 available to paid subscribers only. You can become a member for $4.99/month and gain access
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 available
A toddler died because a driver wasn't paying attention, now Kentucky might finally do something about it
KY Senator Jimmy Higdon presented the Phone-Down Kentucky Act Tuesday; legislation that could bring Kentucky's distracted driving laws into the 21st century. "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
"I will not stop": Friend demands justice in unsolved death linked to alleged KY serial killer
As charges continue to mount against Brian Epperson, one woman is fighting to ensure her best friend's case doesn't fall through the cracks. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.Covering Kentucky
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Big tech meets small town Kentucky; data centers want land while communities want answers
From outright rejections to development moratoriums, rural communities are saying 'not so fast' to big tech's expansion plans. "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 '
Judge rules to delay Amber Spradlin murder trial, allow more time for testing
The December trial for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023, won't be happening as scheduled. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Monday update: Clean up, search continues at site of UPS plane crash
Mayor Craig Greenberg and other city leaders provided an update on the plane crash investigation on Monday afternoon. "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
Case update on Jayden Spicer; KY boy found buried in a shallow grave
The 10-year-old from Breathitt County, KY, was discovered in a shallow grave not far from his home in August. "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 theLatest Articles
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 to
Big tech meets small town Kentucky; data centers want land while communities want answers
From outright rejections to development moratoriums, rural communities are saying 'not so fast' to big tech's expansion plans. "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 '
Judge rules to delay Amber Spradlin murder trial, allow more time for testing
The December trial for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023, won't be happening as scheduled. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
More than just a day off: why we honor our veterans (and where they can find gratitude today)
Every November 11, we pause. Schools close, banks shut their doors, and mail doesn't run. But Veterans Day is so much more than a day off work. It's a moment when our entire nation stops to say two simple but powerful words: "Thank you."
Behind the scenes; a look at my time working with Dateline
"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 available to paid subscribers only. You can become a member for $4.99/month and gain access
Monday update: Clean up, search continues at site of UPS plane crash
Mayor Craig Greenberg and other city leaders provided an update on the plane crash investigation on Monday afternoon. "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
US Supreme Court denies Kentucky clerk's request to overturn same-sex marriage
Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the high court is doubling down, denying Kim Davis' request to take her case. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
