Covering Kentucky A hammer, a manhunt, and an attempted murder charge: Inside a small Kentucky town's lockdown Schools closed, businesses shuttered, and five law enforcement agencies- including the FBI- descended on a town of about 1,300 people to find him. "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 • 3 min read
Bardstown Cases Prosecutors request new trial date in Nick Houck perjury case Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Williamson is asking the judge for a new trial date in the high-profile case, stating a key witness will be out of the country in November. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases The bridge will carry their names. Sherry Ballard chose who would carry their story. As Nelson County prepares to dedicate a bridge to her daughter and husband, Sherry Ballard reflects on the investigators who moved from adversaries- or strangers- to the people she trusts most. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 12 min read
Covering Kentucky Former Gov. Matt Bevin arrested on movie set in Bourbon County Bevin was booked on a Jefferson County contempt warrant tied to his ongoing child-support dispute. "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 By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky Louisville judge orders baby returned to mother convicted of harming her; deportation looms A one-year-old U.S. citizen may be sent to Guatemala within days. A state lawmaker calls the lack of oversight "a dereliction of duty." "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Shay Originals For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: The children of Eastern Kentucky As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month begins, a look at Eastern Kentucky's DIPG crisis- the families, the year-long delay, and the woman who saw it coming first. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 13 min read
Covering Kentucky "What an investment": Clarksville Officers credit LifeVac for saving choking 3-month-old The department first outfitted patrol units with LifeVac devices in October 2024. Last week, one was credited with saving a baby's life. "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
Covering Kentucky Stuck in limbo: New Kentucky law leaves hundreds of licensed professionals unable to work Hundreds of Kentucky counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals are stuck waiting on a state agency bottleneck with no clear end date. "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
Covering Kentucky Follow the Fix: who's working to Keep Kentuckiana's kids safe Journalism doesn't only have to highlight the problems. Sometimes, it feels good to highlight the solutions. This week: keeping kids safe. "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 "No one is above the law": Southern Indiana deputy charged after Flock camera misuse The Jackson County, Indiana, Sheriff's Office audit flagged 2,055 searches of a single plate with no legitimate justification. "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 • 4 min read
CREDIT: Flock Safety Covering Kentucky After 2,048 searches went unnoticed, Shively PD adds more oversight to Flock cameras A week after arresting one of its own officers, Shively Police is requiring weekly audits, written documentation and command-level verification for every Flock camera search. "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 • 5 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck case: What happened in court and an unexpected face in the courtroom A signed venue order, a new filing naming three grand jury dates, and Sherry Ballard's unfiltered reaction- everything from inside the courthouse. 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 By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
