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Louisville's most relentless homeless advocate just became homeless herself
She's spent years teaching Louisville how to help people in crisis. Now she's living it- and her friends say it's time the city returned the favor. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to
Could flock cameras have solved these murders? Nelson County's sheriff believes so
Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says the technology now under fire in Congress might have cracked the Jason Ellis and Kathy and Samantha Netherland cases years ago. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Nick Houck's perjury trial is heading to a new county- pending a judge's signature
Both attorneys agreed on a location weeks ahead of the court's deadline. Now it goes back to Judge Simms. "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
Man with Louisville and Lexington ties added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list
Gregory Henderson, Jr. is now the 542nd person ever added to the list, which the FBI created back in 1950 to help track down its most dangerous and elusive fugitives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Follow the fix: a new series highlighting the change-makers
Journalism doesn't only have to highlight the problems. Sometimes, it feels good to highlight the solutions. First up: homelessness and housing. "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
Middle School teacher arrested under Kentucky's new grooming law, one day into the new school year
Detectives say a Graves County Middle School teacher was charged after an investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with a minor. "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
Louisville Mayor, Dare to Care sound the alarm as SNAP cuts push Louisville families to the brink
Dare to Care has served more people in the last two years than in any other stretch of its 50-year history- and CEO Vincent James says the worst may still be ahead. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated
Nick Houck's trial Is leaving Bardstown- now comes the hard part
A judge approved a change of venue Thursday, gave attorneys three weeks to agree on a location, and made clear he's not waiting around. "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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Louisville's most relentless homeless advocate just became homeless herself
She's spent years teaching Louisville how to help people in crisis. Now she's living it- and her friends say it's time the city returned the favor. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to
Middle School teacher arrested under Kentucky's new grooming law, one day into the new school year
Detectives say a Graves County Middle School teacher was charged after an investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with a minor. "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
Louisville Mayor, Dare to Care sound the alarm as SNAP cuts push Louisville families to the brink
Dare to Care has served more people in the last two years than in any other stretch of its 50-year history- and CEO Vincent James says the worst may still be ahead. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated
JCPS opens its doors Thursday- with a smaller budget and a long road back
What families need to know for opening day, and what's still unresolved beneath it. "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 weeklyBardstown 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.
Nick Houck's perjury trial is heading to a new county- pending a judge's signature
Both attorneys agreed on a location weeks ahead of the court's deadline. Now it goes back to Judge Simms. "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
Nick Houck's trial Is leaving Bardstown- now comes the hard part
A judge approved a change of venue Thursday, gave attorneys three weeks to agree on a location, and made clear he's not waiting around. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
Nick Houck expected back in court Thursday: What to expect
A possible motion to change venue, an extraordinary evidence list, and the next chapter in the perjury case against Brooks Houck's brother. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
Attorney General pushes back on Steve Lawson's bid to overturn Crystal Rogers case conviction
The Commonwealth's response leans on Lawson's own recorded admissions to argue he- not prosecutors- broke the immunity deal. "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 aNational News Hitting Home
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Could flock cameras have solved these murders? Nelson County's sheriff believes so
Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says the technology now under fire in Congress might have cracked the Jason Ellis and Kathy and Samantha Netherland cases years ago. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Man with Louisville and Lexington ties added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list
Gregory Henderson, Jr. is now the 542nd person ever added to the list, which the FBI created back in 1950 to help track down its most dangerous and elusive fugitives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Kentucky's organ donation network faces federal decertification over safety failures
Agency cites years of unresolved safety failures; Network for Hope says it will appeal and warns thousands of transplant patients could be affected. "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
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? SignShay Originals
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Follow the fix: a new series highlighting the change-makers
Journalism doesn't only have to highlight the problems. Sometimes, it feels good to highlight the solutions. First up: homelessness and housing. "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
Nick Houck's trial Is leaving Bardstown- now comes the hard part
A judge approved a change of venue Thursday, gave attorneys three weeks to agree on a location, and made clear he's not waiting around. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
What Kentucky is getting right: Inside the state's fight against childhood cancer
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 paywall. That's why I'm making this piece free to read for everyone.
What Kentucky knew, and when: Inside the state's response to an unusual pattern of pediatric cancer
Internal records and an exclusive interview with the Whitley County Public Health Director reveal the full timeline- and what's being done about it right now. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.Latest Articles
Louisville's most relentless homeless advocate just became homeless herself
She's spent years teaching Louisville how to help people in crisis. Now she's living it- and her friends say it's time the city returned the favor. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to
Could flock cameras have solved these murders? Nelson County's sheriff believes so
Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says the technology now under fire in Congress might have cracked the Jason Ellis and Kathy and Samantha Netherland cases years ago. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Nick Houck's perjury trial is heading to a new county- pending a judge's signature
Both attorneys agreed on a location weeks ahead of the court's deadline. Now it goes back to Judge Simms. "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
Man with Louisville and Lexington ties added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list
Gregory Henderson, Jr. is now the 542nd person ever added to the list, which the FBI created back in 1950 to help track down its most dangerous and elusive fugitives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Follow the fix: a new series highlighting the change-makers
Journalism doesn't only have to highlight the problems. Sometimes, it feels good to highlight the solutions. First up: homelessness and housing. "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
Middle School teacher arrested under Kentucky's new grooming law, one day into the new school year
Detectives say a Graves County Middle School teacher was charged after an investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with a minor. "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
Louisville Mayor, Dare to Care sound the alarm as SNAP cuts push Louisville families to the brink
Dare to Care has served more people in the last two years than in any other stretch of its 50-year history- and CEO Vincent James says the worst may still be ahead. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated