Covering Kentucky Launching pumpkins, fighting cancer: a husband's mission to give back After breast cancer organizations supported his wife, Andrew Masterson found a unique way to return the favor. Chunkin Pumpkins returns to Captain's Quarters this weekend! "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Ex-Louisville Metro Police detective ordered to report to prison Brett Hankison has been ordered to report to prison on Thursday in connection with his federal conviction for violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights. "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 • 1 min read
Credit: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Controversial release triggers threats against Kentucky Parole Board Kentucky State Police confirm the agency is investigating after members of the state's Parole Board received violent threats and had their personal information posted online in recent days, authorities announced. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Credit: Amy McGrath Facebook Covering Kentucky Amy McGrath announces new campaign for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat "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 newsletter or subscribe to support our mission. Democrat Amy McGrath announced Monday she is running for Mitch By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Shay Originals "We need to be talking about them": honoring the Eastern KY mother and daughter brutally killed at home Their names deserve to be front and center. Their love deserves to be remembered. Kayla Blake's friends reached out to me and asked me to make their story the one in the headlines, instead of their accused killer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Credit: WKYT National News Hitting Home "Unacceptable";White House condemns early prison release for man accused of killing KY child Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Saturday the White House is "looking into" the release of Ronald Exantus. "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 By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Bardstown Cases 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 By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
Photo by Paolo Aldrighetti / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Government shutdown interrupts Kentucky high school sports Football teams at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox high schools were sidelined Friday after the government shutdown paused extracurricular activities at the schools for military families. "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 • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Norton Healthcare and Cigna reach last-minute agreement, ending dispute that threatened care for thousands Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare announced Thursday they have reached a new agreement, effective Oct. 1. "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 newsletter By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Louisville gets new sheriff and county clerk after loss of two longtime public servants Two experienced Louisville leaders step into crucial roles left vacant by beloved public servants. "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 newsletter or subscribe By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Credit: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Joseph Lawson starts prison sentence at eastern Kentucky penitentiary Joseph Lawson has been transferred to the Little Sandy Correctional Complex, where he will serve his 25-year prison sentence. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by Karl Callwood / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Who pays the price when the government shuts down? Two local women share their stories The federal government shutdown has left Hoosiers like Census Bureau worker Shea Norton without a paycheck and Kentuckians like disabled patient Tammy Chittenden without access to life-saving telehealth services through Medicare. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
