Covering Kentucky Kentucky lawmakers push to criminalize child grooming before abuse occurs The legislation would fill a gap in the current law, targeting predatory behavior that leads to sexual abuse. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky So called 'Kentucky Serial Killer' requests delay in federal trial Attorneys for Brian Epperson have asked the judge to grant a motion for a trial continuance, postponing a trial that was set to begin on February 2nd. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by Ryan De Hamer / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Feds pick Indiana as one of two new National Drone Test Sites The move is being celebrated by Indiana's Congressional delegation, which pushed for designation, citing state's manufacturing base and military testing infrastructure "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky She credits this medication with saving her life. Kentucky makes it nearly impossible to get. A new bipartisan bill aims to eliminate regulations that make it harder to get treatment for opioid addiction than it is to get opioids. "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 By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky New plans for Mid City Mall revealed, as developer prepares to meet with neighbors A developer eying the Mid City Mall property on Bardstown Road in the Highlands has ties to major grocery chains like Publix, Whole Foods and Kroger. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Paid Subscriber Content Hours after story published, Metro Louisville EMS zeros out fraudulent bills for identity theft victim Within hours of our investigation, Metro Louisville EMS zeroed out David Hathaway's balance. But his criminal record still needs expunging, and the man who stole his identity remains at large. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky How one woman's questions may have reopened a 34-year-old cold case Holly Lovings was looking for more information about cold cases from her hometown when she discovered a particularly disturbing case was sitting in KSP archives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky Shelby County Schools announces policy changes following sexual misconduct allegations Parents are calling it "a step in the right direction." "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 By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: LMPD Facebook Covering Kentucky 'Open investigation': LMPD won't explain identity theft that led to the wrong man's arrest A LaRue County man's identity was stolen during a police encounter in Louisville, and the department won't explain how it happened or how they'll prevent it from happening again. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
CREDIT: Kentucky State Police Covering Kentucky 34 years later: woman arrested in connection with baby's death at Kentucky landfill More than three decades after an infant's body was discovered at a Richmond landfill, Kentucky State Police have made an arrest. "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? By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Mufid Majnun / Unsplash National News Hitting Home What parents need to know about the CDC's new childhood vaccine schedule This week the US Department of Health and Human Services announced the CDC has adopted a revised childhood vaccine schedule. The announcement was met with criticism from major medical voices, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, which opposes the changes, calling them “dangerous and unnecessary.” "I'm Shay By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Bardstown Cases Crystal Rogers appeals begin- and the expected delays are already taking form Both Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson have requested extensions to file the official appeal briefs. "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 By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
