Metro Hall, which holds the Mayor's office Covering Kentucky Who's on your Louisville Mayor ballot tomorrow? Here's what I found Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 19th- and if you haven't done your homework yet, I did it for you. "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 • 5 min read
Shay Originals Children are dying. Eastern Kentucky deserves answers. A rare and always-fatal brain cancer is hitting one corner of Kentucky at a rate that state health officials are calling "unusual," and families are demanding to know why. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Covering Kentucky 'They left us no choice': Grade A Recycling owner says UPS forced his hand after six months of waiting Owner of Grade A Recycling Sean Garber says the company that destroyed his business has failed the community it claims to care about. "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
Credit: UofL Health Covering Kentucky Six months later, UofL Burn Unit nurses get the recognition they deserve A team of healthcare workers was honored Friday with a surprise award for showing up during one of Louisville's toughest weeks. "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 • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky 'He tried to run with his granddaughter': New UPS crash lawsuits reveal harrowing details of November disaster Filings describe a grandfather's final moments, a family business destroyed, and insurance failures compounding the crisis. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky After 30+ years, Louisville voters are getting their "I Voted" stickers back "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 or subscribe to support our mission and access behind-the-scenes content, podcasts, and in- By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by sippakorn yamkasikorn / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentuckians could see 10 cents off at the pump. But something else has to happen first. Governor Andy Beshear announced several steps he wants to take to improve affordability for Kentuckians- but he can't act alone. "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
CREDIT: Berea Police Department Facebook Covering Kentucky Accused shooter's social media helped crack the case- what we know about the fatal KY bank robbery After a night that stretched law enforcement across Central Kentucky, Brailen Weaver is behind bars- and expected to face a federal judge Monday. "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 • 5 min read
CREDIT: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Covering Kentucky Before the roses, there's a swearing In: the Derby week tradition most people never see There's a moment every Derby week that happens far from the fanfare of Churchill Downs- no big hats, no blanket of roses, no roaring crowd. Just a horse farm in Goshen, a sheriff, and a handful of deputies raising their right hands. "I'm Shay McAlister, By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky A mother, a baby, and a brother's promise: Glasgow family speaks out after domestic violence tragedy Ava Woodstock was killed at the beginning of April in what her family describes as a domestic violence incident. Now, her younger brother is stepping up to raise her daughter. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky Guilty. Joshua Cottrell will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing Kayla and Kennedi. The man accused of killing a mother and daughter in Morehead has admitted guilt and been given a life sentence. "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 • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky They lost their children. Then they changed Kentucky law. Several parents took part in the 2026 legislative process- turning their grief into Kentucky 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 newsletter By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
