Photo by Jacob McGowin / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Louisville Mayor, Dare to Care sound the alarm as SNAP cuts push Louisville families to the brink Dare to Care has served more people in the last two years than in any other stretch of its 50-year history- and CEO Vincent James says the worst may still be ahead. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck's trial Is leaving Bardstown- now comes the hard part A judge approved a change of venue Thursday, gave attorneys three weeks to agree on a location, and made clear he's not waiting around. "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 • 8 min read
National News Hitting Home Kentucky's organ donation network faces federal decertification over safety failures Agency cites years of unresolved safety failures; Network for Hope says it will appeal and warns thousands of transplant patients could be affected. "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 • 3 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck expected back in court Thursday: What to expect A possible motion to change venue, an extraordinary evidence list, and the next chapter in the perjury case against Brooks Houck's brother. "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 • 4 min read
Bardstown Cases Attorney General pushes back on Steve Lawson's bid to overturn Crystal Rogers case conviction The Commonwealth's response leans on Lawson's own recorded admissions to argue he- not prosecutors- broke the immunity deal. "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 By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash Covering Kentucky JCPS opens its doors Thursday- with a smaller budget and a long road back What families need to know for opening day, and what's still unresolved beneath it. "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 • 4 min read
Shay Originals What Kentucky is getting right: Inside the state's fight against childhood cancer I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are too important to stay behind a paywall. That's why I'm making this piece free to read for everyone. By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
Bardstown Cases A rare look inside the case against Nick Houck A new court filing reveals the evidence, the witnesses, and the three specific moments prosecutors say Nick Houck lied under oath. "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 ' By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Paid Subscriber Content The Commonwealth's case for keeping Joey Lawson behind bars A 97-page brief walks through jury selection, joint-trial concerns, and the evidence prosecutors say still holds up on appeal. "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 ' By Shay McAlister • 9 min read
Covering Kentucky "We felt like we were in the dark": Prosecutor explains the process behind the Ronald Exantus release Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Kearney explains the 202A process, the limits of confidentiality law, and why a 20-year sentence rarely means 20 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This By Shay McAlister • 9 min read
Covering Kentucky "She's declining": Family fights for medical care as Louisville woman sits in ICE custody A week after her arrest at Louisville's airport, Sarafinah Bukirwa's family says her condition is worsening- and they're still waiting on answers. "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
National News Hitting Home Beshear demands answers as McConnell's silence stretches to six weeks With no direct word from McConnell in 43 days, Governor Andy Beshear tells senator to prove his capacity or step down. "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 • 7 min read
