CREDIT: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Kentucky Supreme Court overturns murder conviction in case of Louisville father, daughter Kevon Lawless was convicted of two counts of murder in 2022, after a jury found him guilty of shooting and killing Brandon Waddles and his three-year-old daughter, Trinity Randolph. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky They didn't hesitate: how four Kentuckians saved a State Trooper's life The Kentucky State Police recognized four Kentuckians, whose quick actions helped save the life of a trooper shot in the line of duty this summer. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Clément Falize / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Rabies-positive bats found in two Louisville neighborhoods Louisville residents are being reminded to stay vigilant after two bats tested positive for rabies in the Prospect and Germantown areas. "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
Credit: Frankfort Police Facebook Covering Kentucky "We don't tolerate hate": Kentucky police respond to KKK flyers found in neighborhoods The Frankfort Police Department is asking for the public's help after disturbing flyers were reported in neighborhoods across the city. "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 • 1 min read
Credit: Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team facebook Covering Kentucky Lost hiker rescued from Red River Gorge cliff line- and it's happened before The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team is stumped by repeat rescues at the same spot. "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 newsletter or By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: Charlestown Police Department Covering Kentucky Missing juvenile leads to felony sex charges against Indiana man, search for more victims "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 newsletter or subscribe to support our mission. Police in Southern Indiana are investigating a man with a long By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Picture provided by LMPD Covering Kentucky LMPD wasn't looking for dogs- but found 19 that desperately needed help Louisville Metro Police discovered nearly 2 dozen neglected dogs during a search warrant that was executed in the Portland neighborhood Tuesday. "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
Covering Kentucky Nelson County family's home destroyed by landslide- then their insurance company dropped them After spring flooding triggered a landslide, the Traxler family was told "we're not even going to send an adjuster." "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 • 9 min read
Covering Kentucky Federal charges filed against Brian Epperson- the man some are calling "the Kentucky serial killer" A Kentucky man is now tied to the deaths of multiple local women, and investigators say he used the same chilling technique on all. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky "When you kill a six year old, you forfeit your right to live free"; lawmaker plans to propose new laws after controversial release The two new bills aim to prevent another Ronald Exantus case from happening again in Kentucky. "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 newsletter or By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Credit: Andy Beshear Facebook Covering Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear fights federal cuts that could cost Kentucky more than 700 jobs Governor Andy Beshear is pushing back against proposed federal funding cuts that he says would devastate Kentucky's manufacturing revival and cost the state hundreds of good-paying jobs. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky KY's smallest county experiencing "trauma" after sheriff turmoil Governor Andy Beshear asked Sheriff Terry Gray to step down from his position as top law enforcement officer for Robertson County after his third DUI arrest in less than two years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
