Covering Kentucky Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Kentucky State Police confirm active investigation into former Shelby County coach Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help with an active investigation into a high school basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct. "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 • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky Families speak out as fight to save Lee Specialty Clinic grows: 'People are going to die' A retired couple. A sister turned activist. And a rally in Frankfort that's growing by the hour. "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 • 7 min read
Credit: Lee Specialty Clinic Covering Kentucky 'They have nobody': Louisville clinic serving Kentuckians with disabilities facing deep cuts Lee Specialty Clinic a one-of-a-kind facility that offers something no one else does- compassionate health care for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Shelby County Coach accused of sexual misconduct wasn't fired after all. A settlement quietly rewrote the ending. A settlement agreement shows the district voided the termination, paid out his salary, and closed the case before it ever reached a tribunal- the hearing that serves as an appeals option for fired teachers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: Indiana State Police Covering Kentucky Up to 8 inches of rain triggers flood emergencies in Southern Indiana Much of the area was under flood watch on Tuesday, but in Southern Indiana- that warning quickly turned into an emergency. "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 • 6 min read
Credit: LMPD Covering Kentucky Martin Nitzken was naked and unarmed. An LMPD officer shot and killed him anyway. LMPD Chief of Police Paul Humphrey says Martin Nitzken was showing classic signs of a mental health crisis. Signs his officers are trained to recognize. "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 • 4 min read
CREDIT: KYTC Covering Kentucky I-65 is closed- and here's what you actually need to know It was easy to know this day was coming and still not fully believe it until it arrived. "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 • 4 min read
The faces behind Silent Cry Inc Covering Kentucky A grassroots group in rural Kentucky is trying to fill a gap that's already cost five lives Silent Cry Inc. is building something Clark County has never had- and they're doing it from scratch. "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 • 5 min read
Credit: I-65 Corridor Project Covering Kentucky "It's going to be tricky": Louisville needs to be ready for I-65 closure- right now Five miles of Louisville's busiest interstate will be shut down for two months. If you don't have a plan, you need one. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Woman who kidnapped her own daughter from Louisville in 1983 pleads guilty- 42 years later The woman at the center of one of Louisville's most unusual cold cases has accepted a plea deal. Her daughter, now 45, was in the courtroom. "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
Photo by Brandon Day / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Primary night in Kentucky: the big winners, losers, and what comes next Tuesday was a big night for Donald Trump's influence in Kentucky- and a rough one for scandal-plagued incumbents. Here's what you need to know about the races that matter most. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
