Bardstown Cases Justice Awaits: Brooks Houck's formal sentencing set for Thursday in Crystal Rogers case After a decade-long pursuit of justice, Brooks Houck, the convicted killer of Crystal Rogers, will face formal sentencing this Thursday, August 21, 2025. "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 • 7 min read
Credit: LMPD Youtube page Kentuckiana News 'Our children should feel safe'; LMPD says eye witnesses staying silent is keeping killers on the streets Louisville Metro Police provided new details about two shootings in Louisville earlier this week, including one at a bus stop. In both shootings, young mothers were killed. "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 • 3 min read
Welcome to Shay Informed You might know me from TV news, from the Bardstown podcast or from one of my investigations or interviews. Maybe we've crossed paths at a community event or you've followed my work over the years. Whatever brought you here, I'm SO glad to have By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: Kentucky State Police Kentuckiana News Jayden Spicer case; what we know about the 10 year old's death Kentucky State Police troopers discovered the little boy's remains buried in a plastic tote, one week after his mother reported him as missing. "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
Photo by Raphael Renter | @raphi_rawr / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Former Kentucky clerk asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the high court will consider taking up a case that asks them to overturn that ruling. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by Irwan / Unsplash Kentuckiana News Another nurse attacked at UofL Hospital, another example of a bigger problem The 25-year-old offender was caught on security footage kicking one nurse in the head, and attempting to kick numerous other people. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Dan Dennis / Unsplash Kentuckiana News Ford Motor Co. announces major EV investment in Louisville plant Ford Motor Company has announced a groundbreaking $1.9 billion investment to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant, marking the third-largest economic development project in the state's history. "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: Grayson County Detention Center National News Hitting Home Wanted Louisiana fugitive arrested in Kentucky on child sex crime charges A multi-agency operation on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Louisiana fugitive wanted on multiple serious charges involving crimes against children, according to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / Unsplash Kentuckiana News West Nile virus confirmed in Louisville; here's why you don't need to be afraid The Metro Health Department is urging Louisville residents to take precautions and prevent mosquito bites while confirming serious illness is extremely rare. "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 • 2 min read
Credit: Harrison County Sheriff's Department Bardstown Cases Steve Lawson sentenced to prison time after emotional testimony in court Crystal Rogers' family looked Steve Lawson directly in the face and called him a worthless, pitiful person. "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: Apple News press release Kentuckiana News Apple to bring all iPhone and Apple watch glass production to Kentucky with $2.5 billion investment Apple announced Tuesday a massive $2.5 billion commitment that will make Kentucky the exclusive global manufacturer of cover glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
CREDIT: Zoneton Fire Protection District Facebook Kentuckiana News South Louisville fire department launches first EMS operation; the cost and why they say it's worth 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 newsletter or subscribe to support our mission. The Zoneton Fire District has been providing fire prevention and protection By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
