The faces of DIPG; Kentucky children diagnosed with DIPG What Kentucky knew, and when: Inside the state's response to an unusual pattern of pediatric cancer Internal records and an exclusive interview with the Whitley County Public Health Director reveal the full timeline- and what's being done about it right now. 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 • 13 min read
Covering Kentucky KY Governor cancels 4% Medicaid rate cut, points to unexpected budget surplus Governor Andy Beshear has reversed the 4% Medicaid cut set to go into effect August 1st, citing $781 million in unbudgeted surplus. "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 • 5 min read
Morgan Violi case; 30 years later and a confession on the record Robert Froberg has agreed to plead guilty to kidnapping and killing Morgan Violi-with both sides asking the court for 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 By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky A year of searching, a year of waiting: Evelyn Blake's case reaches a grim milestone The Breckinridge County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that human remains found near Glen Dean on March 9, 2025, have been identified through DNA analysis as missing woman Evelyn Blake. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Nazar Svintozelskiy Covering Kentucky A family of 10, a wake boat "doing donuts," and a death on Herrington Lake- what we know Nazar Svintozelskiy died after being ejected from the boat. His father, Alex, remains unresponsive at UK Hospital following emergency brain surgery. The family's attorney describes a religious family more focused on getting answers than seeking revenge- for now. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Robert Froberg expected to plead guilty this week in Morgan Violi's murder Nearly 30 years after her kidnapping, a change of plea hearing is set for Wednesday- the case now one step closer to seeing justice. "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 • 6 min read
Shay Originals Records show Henry County EMS knew its defibrillators were failing. A man died. Now the state's highest court is deciding if anyone has to answer for it. Luke Hinkel died when a Henry County defibrillator failed. Seven years of litigation later, the Kentucky Supreme Court may decide no one has to answer for it. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 13 min read
Covering Kentucky "That's just an incentive to run": A family's fight for accountability after hit-and-run death The accused hit-and-run driver- Aldwin Jackson- faces two Class D felonies, and up to ten years if convicted and fully penalized on both. The victim's father says that's not enough. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad- By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Mary Ford; daughter of the founders of Day Spring Covering Kentucky "Prove it to us": Inside the fight over a 4% cut that could reshape life for Kentuckians with disabilities Louisville nonprofits serving Kentuckians with intellectual and developmental disabilities say they can't get a straight answer on who's really behind the cut- or why it's their funding on the chopping block. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, By Shay McAlister • 13 min read
Covering Kentucky Berea bank shooting suspect indicted on murder charges, AG will seek death penalty Brailen Weaver now faces capital murder charges in state court, months after the deadly shooting left two U.S. Bank employees dead. "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 • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Kentucky's new railroad vegetation law takes effect today. One family went to check if it mattered. Three years after her son Hunter's death, Tanya Serna returned to the Kraft Road crossing- and found the same overgrowth that made it a "blind spot" in 2020. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky Bardstown Road reaches a truce- but the hard work is just beginning After weeks of dueling petitions, public accusations, and fears that beloved Louisville institutions could close, all sides came to the table- and walked away with an agreement. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
