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Part of I-65 is reopening early- here's what that means for your commute
Good news for Louisville drivers who've been navigating detours since June 1: a two-mile stretch of southbound I-65 is set to reopen ahead of schedule. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
"He was sent home to die": A federal law, a state budget, and the fight to save Kentucky's only specialty clinic for people with disabilities
A chain of decisions- from Washington to Frankfort- has left more than 1,300 Kentuckians with intellectual and developmental disabilities facing the loss of the only specialty clinic in the state equipped to care for them. Now the governor says he has a temporary fix. "I'm Shay
Shots fired, bars blamed: The battle over who's really responsible for Bardstown Road
Two people were shot, dozens of people were arrested, and one business was penalized. But now that business is pushing back, pointing to a bigger problem. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
Former LMPD officer charged in shooting of unarmed man pleads not guilty
Nathan Stotts appeared in court Monday morning for his arraignment hearing. "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
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 new
Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks
Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 appears in court- without a lawyer and 'no idea' why he's been charged
A chaotic arraignment, a missing attorney, and a motion to correct a key date set the stage for a July 2nd hearing. 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 available to
Nick Houck heads to court: what to know before the arraignment
Arraignment is set for 9 a.m. in Nelson Circuit Court. Here's where things stand. I'll be in the courthouse, and when I walk out, paid subscribers will be the first to hear what happened. My full post-court analysis- and any interviews I'mCovering Kentucky
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Part of I-65 is reopening early- here's what that means for your commute
Good news for Louisville drivers who've been navigating detours since June 1: a two-mile stretch of southbound I-65 is set to reopen ahead of schedule. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
"He was sent home to die": A federal law, a state budget, and the fight to save Kentucky's only specialty clinic for people with disabilities
A chain of decisions- from Washington to Frankfort- has left more than 1,300 Kentuckians with intellectual and developmental disabilities facing the loss of the only specialty clinic in the state equipped to care for them. Now the governor says he has a temporary fix. "I'm Shay
Shots fired, bars blamed: The battle over who's really responsible for Bardstown Road
Two people were shot, dozens of people were arrested, and one business was penalized. But now that business is pushing back, pointing to a bigger problem. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
Former LMPD officer charged in shooting of unarmed man pleads not guilty
Nathan Stotts appeared in court Monday morning for his arraignment hearing. "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 supportBardstown 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 appears in court- without a lawyer and 'no idea' why he's been charged
A chaotic arraignment, a missing attorney, and a motion to correct a key date set the stage for a July 2nd hearing. 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 available to
Nick Houck heads to court: what to know before the arraignment
Arraignment is set for 9 a.m. in Nelson Circuit Court. Here's where things stand. I'll be in the courthouse, and when I walk out, paid subscribers will be the first to hear what happened. My full post-court analysis- and any interviews I'm
The last document the Kentucky Supreme Court will read before deciding Brooks Houck's appeal has been filed
Brooks Houck's attorneys get the last word, and they are swinging hard. "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
Eleven years, three convictions, and now this: everything I know about the Nick Houck arrest
Breaking down the perjury charge, the court documents, what Nick Houck told KSP in 2015- and what to expect at next week's arraignment. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. AreNational News Hitting Home
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Federal investigators just spent two days picking apart the UPS plane crash- here's what we learned
Six months after a UPS cargo jet fell out of the sky above Louisville and killed 15 people, federal investigators gathered in Washington this week to start answering the hardest question: how does something like this happen? "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent,
Fifteen people died in the UPS plane crash. Tomorrow, someone has to explain why.
Two days of NTSB hearings start on Tuesday in Washington D.C., where officials are expected to explore everything from maintenance issues, to emails, and witness accounts of the November crash. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
'This is not COVID': A Louisville doctor's message on the Hantavirus outbreak
What is Hantavirus and should Kentuckians be worried? According to a Louisville doctor- no. "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
Zoos across the country are being threatened. Louisville was one of them.
The calls come in as immediate threats to human life, bring in a massive law enforcement response, and then are deemed a hoax and a waste of valuable resources. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism withShay Originals
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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 new
Introducing One More Question- Kentucky journalism that goes deeper
If you've been a Shay Informed reader for any length of time, you already know the drill: I use this site to go deeper. To ask the questions others forget. To stay focused on a story that isn't done being told. That's the inspiration
From trafficked to trailblazer: the woman fighting to open Louisville's first home for survivors
Jennifer Beagle spent nearly eight years on the streets. Today, 24 years sober, she's one signature away from opening Louisville's first long-term residential home for survivors of human trafficking. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform
She was eight months old. Kentucky's child welfare system lost her. This is how.
The system didn't fail Miya Rudd all at once. It failed her one decision at a time. "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&Latest Articles
Part of I-65 is reopening early- here's what that means for your commute
Good news for Louisville drivers who've been navigating detours since June 1: a two-mile stretch of southbound I-65 is set to reopen ahead of schedule. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
"He was sent home to die": A federal law, a state budget, and the fight to save Kentucky's only specialty clinic for people with disabilities
A chain of decisions- from Washington to Frankfort- has left more than 1,300 Kentuckians with intellectual and developmental disabilities facing the loss of the only specialty clinic in the state equipped to care for them. Now the governor says he has a temporary fix. "I'm Shay
Shots fired, bars blamed: The battle over who's really responsible for Bardstown Road
Two people were shot, dozens of people were arrested, and one business was penalized. But now that business is pushing back, pointing to a bigger problem. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
Former LMPD officer charged in shooting of unarmed man pleads not guilty
Nathan Stotts appeared in court Monday morning for his arraignment hearing. "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
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 new
Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks
Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 appears in court- without a lawyer and 'no idea' why he's been charged
A chaotic arraignment, a missing attorney, and a motion to correct a key date set the stage for a July 2nd hearing. 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 available to
