Photo by sippakorn yamkasikorn / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentuckians could see 10 cents off at the pump. But something else has to happen first. Governor Andy Beshear announced several steps he wants to take to improve affordability for Kentuckians- but he can't act alone. "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 • 4 min read
Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Indiana's primary is today. Here's what's actually at stake. Polls are open right now- here's what you need to know before 6 p.m. "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 • 4 min read
CREDIT: Berea Police Department Facebook Covering Kentucky Accused shooter's social media helped crack the case- what we know about the fatal KY bank robbery After a night that stretched law enforcement across Central Kentucky, Brailen Weaver is behind bars- and expected to face a federal judge Monday. "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 • 5 min read
Paid Subscriber Content "I don't regret anything I've said": Misty Noel speaks out in first interview since prison "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', which is available to paid subscribers only. You can become a member for $4.99/month and gain By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
CREDIT: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Covering Kentucky Before the roses, there's a swearing In: the Derby week tradition most people never see There's a moment every Derby week that happens far from the fanfare of Churchill Downs- no big hats, no blanket of roses, no roaring crowd. Just a horse farm in Goshen, a sheriff, and a handful of deputies raising their right hands. "I'm Shay McAlister, By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky A mother, a baby, and a brother's promise: Glasgow family speaks out after domestic violence tragedy Ava Woodstock was killed at the beginning of April in what her family describes as a domestic violence incident. Now, her younger brother is stepping up to raise her daughter. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky Guilty. Joshua Cottrell will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing Kayla and Kennedi. The man accused of killing a mother and daughter in Morehead has admitted guilt and been given a life 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
Covering Kentucky They lost their children. Then they changed Kentucky law. Several parents took part in the 2026 legislative process- turning their grief into Kentucky law. "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 By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Covering Kentucky Joshua Cottrell set to enter plea in Kayla and Kennedi's deaths The man accused of killing a mother and daughter in the small community of Morehead, KY, last year plans to face a judge an enter a plea on Tuesday. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
CREDIT: National Weather Service Covering Kentucky Severe storms possible Monday night into early Tuesday across Kentucky Time to pull out the weather radios, turn on push alerts, and charge those phones! "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Flight makes emergency landing at Louisville airport moments after take off No injuries were reported after an emergency landing at the Louisville airport on Sunday. "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 • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Derby week brings heightened alert for sex trafficking at Louisville hospitals All eyes are on Louisville this week- both for the big race- and for the risks that come with 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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
