Covering Kentucky Federal agents investigating allegations of secret recordings at Kentucky Castle, local police chief says The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking into the claims, which stem from a family lawsuit against Angel’s Envy co-founder Wes Henderson, who owns the Versailles landmark. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. 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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky No charges will be filed in viral Louisville road rage case Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell announced Friday that neither the motorcyclist nor the driver will be charged, closing a case that drew calls for an arrest from Metro Council members before police released more details. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Local gym searched for hidden cameras after lawsuit against bourbon entrepreneur goes public Lyndon Police confirm detectives searched a Burn Boot Camp location for devices this week at the request of the business owner. The board of the company that owns The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey fired CEO Wes Henderson, a co-founder of Angel's Envy bourbon, after a By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Grieving mother says online cruelty deepens her loss as she remembers Trooper Hayden Phillips Robin Phillips has been told to stay off social media. Her friends keep warning her about what some people are writing about her son, Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 28. "They're saying that they're By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky A new state tracker puts a price on Kentucky's benefit errors Kentucky's auditor just published a running tally of state benefit errors. It lands as the state dismantles its SNAP investigation team. 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 • 3 min read
Credit: The Kentucky Castle Covering Kentucky Kentucky bourbon entrepreneur Wes Henderson fired amid hidden-camera allegations The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey have named a new CEO after a lawsuit accuses Wes Henderson of secretly recording relatives and guests. 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
Credit: Gov. Andy Beshear Covering Kentucky Husband, father, farmer, trooper: Family and fellow officers remember Hayden Phillips Phillips' family and fellow troopers say the days before his death showed a man taking care of the people he loved. 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: Jordan Phillips Covering Kentucky 'I'm sure glad you were mine': Kentucky mourns Trooper Hayden Phillips The 28-year-old trooper turns 29 today. His wife is asking people to honor him every day. 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 By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Suspect in KSP trooper's killing has a criminal history, records show Emonnie Branch is charged with murder of a first responder in the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips. Now, prosecutors are revealing a lengthy criminal past. 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 • 3 min read
Team Lucas and Levi; Lucas (left) and Levi (right) Covering Kentucky The families who make up Down Syndrome of Louisville are fundraising harder than ever Fundraising has always been part of how the nonprofit survives. This year, with a Medicaid rate cut looming, families say the stakes feel different. 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 • 10 min read
Photo by Alexander Grey / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Forgotten money may be waiting for you. Officials say more than $100M linked to Louisville residents. The search takes a few minutes and costs nothing. Here's when, where and what to bring to mind. 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 • 2 min read
