Covering Kentucky Nelson County family's home destroyed by landslide- then their insurance company dropped them After spring flooding triggered a landslide, the Traxler family was told "we're not even going to send an adjuster." "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 • 9 min read
Photo by Alexey Demidov / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Federal shutdown hits Kentucky tables; leaders scramble to feed seniors, families Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that his administration has re-allocated money to keep senior meal programs running. "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 • 3 min read
Paid Subscriber Content Still waiting for answers: inside Till and Betty Ballard's long history of grief and determination Till and Betty Ballard have buried their son Tommy and their daughter Sherry, but their granddaughter Crystal still has no grave. They visit two cemeteries every Sunday and wait for answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Federal charges filed against Brian Epperson- the man some are calling "the Kentucky serial killer" A Kentucky man is now tied to the deaths of multiple local women, and investigators say he used the same chilling technique on all. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky "When you kill a six year old, you forfeit your right to live free"; lawmaker plans to propose new laws after controversial release The two new bills aim to prevent another Ronald Exantus case from happening again in Kentucky. "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 By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Credit: Andy Beshear Facebook Covering Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear fights federal cuts that could cost Kentucky more than 700 jobs Governor Andy Beshear is pushing back against proposed federal funding cuts that he says would devastate Kentucky's manufacturing revival and cost the state hundreds of good-paying jobs. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Credit: UPS Worldport National News Hitting Home UPS is destroying packages coming into the Louisville facility- here's why Imagine checking your tracking number and seeing this: "Your package is being disposed of." That's exactly what happened to Sloan Dickey, and he's far from alone. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky KY's smallest county experiencing "trauma" after sheriff turmoil Governor Andy Beshear asked Sheriff Terry Gray to step down from his position as top law enforcement officer for Robertson County after his third DUI arrest in less than two years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky 'It's not the place"; hundreds turn out to oppose proposed Meade County data center There was a line of cars outside the fairgrounds waiting to get in ahead of Tuesday's special meeting, where passionate community members were anxious to make their voices heard. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash National News Hitting Home U.S. measles cases continue to climb, here's what the situation looks like in KY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. has confirmed more than 1,500 cases so far this year, the highest annual number in more than 30 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases From silence to sentencing: Sherry Ballard's first interview since Crystal's case was solved In her first interview since 2023, Sherry Ballard opens up about the silence that scared her, the testimony that broke her, and the guilty verdicts that finally brought justice for Crystal. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 21 min read
Credit: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Covering Kentucky Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana facing budget crisis, as volunteers rally to save camps Passionate volunteers are pushing back against potential camp closures as the organization navigates financial challenges. "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 • 6 min read
