Bardstown Cases PICTURES: a look inside Crystal Rogers' abandoned car When Crystal Rogers' family found her car abandoned on the side of the Bluegrass Parkway they immediately called police and pictures were taken. Those pictures were shared for first time eight years later, at trial. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad- By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 / Unsplash Covering Kentucky 502 gets a friend: new area code coming to Louisville region The Kentucky Public Service Commission announced today that the Louisville metro area and Frankfort will receive a new area code in 2027. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Omar Lopez / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Indiana Department of Health reports spike in infant deaths, all linked to one thing The Indiana Department of Health issued an urgent public health alert Monday following a concerning surge in infant deaths linked to unsafe sleep environments, during August. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Measles outbreak declared "over" in Texas, while the number of cases in Kentucky continues to grow Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans, according to health experts. In Kentucky, most of the cases are people under 18 years old. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Jayden Spicer case: new charges, lingering questions According to court documents, Joshua Gross, who is married to Felicia Gross, has been indicted and charged in the 10-year-old's death and Felicia's charges have been upgraded. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Bardstown Cases The wait for justice continues, sentencing delayed for Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson Nelson County Judge Charles Simms delayed the sentencing that was scheduled for Thursday due to ongoing medical issues with Joseph Lawson. "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
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 By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Credit: LMPD Youtube page Covering Kentucky '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 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 Covering Kentucky 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 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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by Irwan / Unsplash Covering Kentucky 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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
