Photo by Scott Graham / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky leaders pass new law aimed at lowering your utility and mortgage costs Governor Andy Beshear signed two new pieces of legislation this week that could put more money back in Kentuckians' pockets. "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 Kentucky passed a lot of laws this session. Here's what actually matters. Kentucky lawmakers are currently on a break while Governor Andy Beshear signs or vetoes bills sent to his desk. "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 By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Photo by Artem Beliaikin / Unsplash Covering Kentucky You're not overreacting- Louisville has some of the worst allergies in the country Allergies in Kentuckiana are no joke. Here's what a Louisville doctor says you should actually do to help 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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky The danger Kentucky parents don't see coming this spring break A Louisville-area mother's mission to save lives after losing her son in 30 silent seconds "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 • 8 min read
Covering Kentucky She lost her son at a rural railroad crossing; now she's taking on the industry 34 states require railroads to clear vegetation, but Kentucky isn't one of them. Now, Tanya Serna wants to change that. "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 • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky Justice 30 years in the making: man charged in Morgan Violi's kidnapping and murder After decades of staying silent, Morgan's mother and two sisters reached out to me to open up about the day Morgan was taken, the decades of grief that followed, and their determination to find justice. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, By Shay McAlister • 17 min read
Covering Kentucky When every second counts: how one mother's loss could save Kentucky kids Eight-year-old Landon McCubbin choked to death at school while firefighters and nurses stood helpless without the one tool that might have saved him. Now his mother is fighting to put anti-choking devices in every Kentucky classroom. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Tyler Childers speaks out against birthing center closure: "We were intending on going here" The country music star and his wife Senora welcomed their first child at Fort Logan in 2022. They were planning to deliver their second baby there this summer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by freestocks / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Yes, you really can die from a broken heart- here's what a Louisville cardiologist wants you to know With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air for a lot of people. But for those dealing with heartbreak, grief, or overwhelming stress? Not so much. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky 'Crystal Rogers Act' clears committee, heads to house floor A bill inspired by failures in the Crystal Rogers investigation is one step closer to becoming 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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
CREDIT: Louisville International Airport Covering Kentucky Louisville International Airport announces three new non-stop flights Breeze Airways is expanding service to include three new cities, making non-stop flights to 41 destinations. "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 • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Animal abusers in Kentucky face almost no consequences. Advocates head to Frankfort to demand better. Kentucky ranks 47th for animal protection laws, allowing abuse and neglect to fester across the commonwealth. "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 • 5 min read