Bardstown Cases 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 a By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash Covering Kentucky 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 weekly By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Shay Originals 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. By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
Bardstown Cases 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 ' By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Paid Subscriber Content 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 ' By Shay McAlister • 9 min read
Covering Kentucky "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 By Shay McAlister • 9 min read
Covering Kentucky "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 By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
National News Hitting Home 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 By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky "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 By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky 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 By Shay McAlister • 15 min read
Covering Kentucky 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 is By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Credit: Taylor County Sheriff's Office Facebook Covering Kentucky Former Taylor County Deputy accused of faking K-9 program to obtain thousands of pills The Taylor County Sheriff's Department confirms Brian Pickard was suspended after the sheriff noticed discrepancies in an invoice. The evidence was then turned over to Kentucky State Police, and Pickard was fired. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
