Covering Kentucky After 30+ years, Louisville voters are getting their "I Voted" stickers back "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 subscribe to support our mission and access behind-the-scenes content, podcasts, and in- By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases Kentucky AG to court: Brooks Houck killed Crystal Rogers, and the evidence proves it The state's top prosecutor filed a 103-page brief urging the Kentucky Supreme Court to uphold Houck's murder conviction- and didn't mince words about why. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Credit: The Louisville Zoo facebook National News Hitting Home Zoos across the country are being threatened. Louisville was one of them. The calls come in as immediate threats to human life, bring in a massive law enforcement response, and then are deemed a hoax and a waste of valuable resources. "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
Shay Originals 'We're still floating': Big Nita's owners reflect on life-changing Derby weekend When Churchill Downs came calling, Big Nita's said yes, and then Louisville showed up to support them. "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 By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
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
