CREDIT: Churchill Downs Racetrack Covering Kentucky Remembering Diane Crump; first woman to ride in Kentucky Derby She was a trailblazer on the track, remembered for a long list of 'firsts' in the thoroughbred racing industry. "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 • 1 min read
Photo by sebastian herrera / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Kentucky politicians divided on U.S. military action in Venezuela Kentucky politicians are sharply divided on the U.S. military strike on Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd. "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 Miles Manwaring / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Your paycheck just got bigger: what else changed in Kentucky on New Year's Day Several new laws took effect in Kentucky on January 1, 2026. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Shay Originals Looking back: the stories that defined my first months with Shay Informed When I launched Shay Informed four months ago, I knew I wanted to do journalism differently. What I didn't know was how much I would change in the process. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Brooks Houck booked into Oldham County prison processing center Houck had been in an Eastern Kentucky jail before being transferred to the Roederer Assessment Center this week. "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
Covering Kentucky "Nobody told us": how an obscure Louisville ordinance is putting pets at risk The controversy centers on updated language in Louisville Metro's Code of Ordinances, which now requires ponies, miniature horses, goats, and sheep to be kept on larger properties. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: John Godsey, WEKT Radio Covering Kentucky Hazmat on scene after train derailment in Southern Kentucky According to Governor Andy Beshear, a shelter-in-place order is in effect for the city of Trenton. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky "Come get me": How a phone call led to a missing teen's recovery After 73 days, Wynter Wagoner's aunt describes the moment everything changed- and the uncertainty that remains. "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 • 6 min read
Shay Originals Real Talk for Real Women- new episode out now! This week, we tackle non-traditional families and bring on a special guest who shares her perspective on what it means to build a family on your own terms. "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
Covering Kentucky Missing Kentucky teen found hundreds of miles away in Maryland After more than two months of searching, a 13-year-old Rockcastle County girl has been found safe in Maryland. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky In LaRue County, every single student matters- and now they all have hoodies to prove it Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you didn't see coming. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky UPS Flight 2976 claims 15th victim on Christmas day Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced a 15th death connected to the UPS Plane Crash. "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 By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
