Bardstown Cases "A lot of nerve": Nick Houck sits in front of Sherry Ballard as trial date is set in perjury case Nick Houck will stand trial November 9. But the moment everyone in that Nelson County courtroom will remember happened before the judge said a word. This story is a 'Shay Original', which is available to paid subscribers only. At the bottom of this page, subscribers will find an By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Shay Originals Behind the scenes: What I saw at the Nick Houck hearing For paid subscribers: the moments before, during, and after Thursday's hearing that didn't make the main article- in photos. "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 • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck heads back to court Thursday- and this time, he has a lawyer The last time Nick Houck walked into a Nelson County courtroom, he didn't have an attorney- and he told the judge he had "no idea" why he'd been charged. Thursday morning, that changes, at least in part. I'll be in the courthouse, By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by Fine Photographics / Unsplash National News Hitting Home This week's Supreme Court decisions- and what they mean for Kentuckians If your eyes glazed over trying to track the headlines from Washington, here's what actually happened- and why it matters if you live in Kentucky. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Bars, bullets, and now ballots: Highlands residents move to restrict alcohol on Bardstown Road Three Louisville precincts have started the petition process that could lead to a vote on "moist" status- limiting where and how alcohol is sold in the heart of the Highlands. It's the latest development in a months-long crisis that has divided residents, bar owners, and By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky State audit finds JCPS, former superintendent may have violated Kentucky law A 500-page examination found the district's deficit ballooned from $47 million to $295 million in three years- and that no one stopped it. "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 • 10 min read
Covering Kentucky Two young Kentucky mothers' children will grow up without them. Their killer just got life. A Boyd County man will spend decades behind bars for killing two young mothers in a 2022 shooting that left their children without parents. This week- the Kentucky Attorney General announced a plea deal in a double-murder case involving two young mothers from Boyd County, KY. John Tooson was By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Joshua Michaels / Unsplash How Kentucky's Medicaid crisis actually happened- and what it means for your family "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 • 18 min read
Covering Kentucky Dangerous heat settles over Kentucky this week- here's what you need to know A dangerous stretch of heat is bearing down on Kentucky, and forecasters are warning it could last most of the 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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home Two weeks in, Mitch McConnell's office offers no updates on senator's condition "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
Covering Kentucky A community searched for five days. Marly Kinney has been found. The five-day search for a 19-year-old Ashland woman missing from Grayson Lake has ended in tragedy. "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 • 3 min read
Richmond, KY, area (Credit: Kentucky State Police) Covering Kentucky Kentucky flooding kills four, forces evacuations as governor declares emergency Kentucky is dealing with a serious flooding emergency Friday, and Governor Andy Beshear is asking people to stay home- especially once the sun goes down. "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
