Covering Kentucky The law that could keep Ronald Exantus locked up- and why no one can say if it's being used Woodford County Commonwealth's Attorney Kelli Kearney knows what's on everyone's mind. She just can't tell you the answer. "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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Logan's Law didn't come in time to stop this: Ronald Exantus set for release at the end of this month The man convicted in a brutal attack against against a Kentucky family, including 6-year-old Logan Tipton could walk out of prison a free man at the end of this month. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky The Highlands is at a crossroads. Bar owners say they have a plan- if neighbors will listen. Jack Fry's could close. So could three gay bars. The Louisville Hospitality Association wants someone to stop 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 • 6 min read
Photo by Julia Zolotova / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Cases of stomach bug, "explosive diarrhea" climbing in Kentuckiana If you've noticed more people around you dealing with a stomach bug that just won't quit, you're not imagining things. "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 • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Atomic can reopen- but under new rules. Here's what the city is requiring. The bar at the center of Louisville's Bardstown Road debate is back. But it's not business as usual. "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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Bar owners launch counter-petition as battle over Bardstown Road's future intensifies More than 20 Highlands businesses could be forced to close if a "moist" vote passes. Now, bar and restaurant owners are fighting back. "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 • 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
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
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
