Covering Kentucky Shelby County Schools announces policy changes following sexual misconduct allegations Parents are calling it "a step in the right direction." "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 By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: LMPD Facebook Covering Kentucky 'Open investigation': LMPD won't explain identity theft that led to the wrong man's arrest A LaRue County man's identity was stolen during a police encounter in Louisville, and the department won't explain how it happened or how they'll prevent it from happening again. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
CREDIT: Kentucky State Police Covering Kentucky 34 years later: woman arrested in connection with baby's death at Kentucky landfill More than three decades after an infant's body was discovered at a Richmond landfill, Kentucky State Police have made an arrest. "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 Shelby County basketball coach no longer leading team as sexual misconduct investigation continues Chris Gaither is no longer the basketball coach at Martha Layne Collins High School, according to district officials. "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
CREDIT: Churchill Downs Racetrack Covering Kentucky Remembering Diane Crump; first woman to ride in Kentucky Derby She was a trailblazer on the track, remembered for a long list of 'firsts' in the thoroughbred racing industry. "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 • 1 min read
Photo by Miles Manwaring / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Your paycheck just got bigger: what else changed in Kentucky on New Year's Day Several new laws took effect in Kentucky on January 1, 2026. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky "Nobody told us": how an obscure Louisville ordinance is putting pets at risk The controversy centers on updated language in Louisville Metro's Code of Ordinances, which now requires ponies, miniature horses, goats, and sheep to be kept on larger properties. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: John Godsey, WEKT Radio Covering Kentucky Hazmat on scene after train derailment in Southern Kentucky According to Governor Andy Beshear, a shelter-in-place order is in effect for the city of Trenton. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky "Come get me": How a phone call led to a missing teen's recovery After 73 days, Wynter Wagoner's aunt describes the moment everything changed- and the uncertainty that remains. "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 Missing Kentucky teen found hundreds of miles away in Maryland After more than two months of searching, a 13-year-old Rockcastle County girl has been found safe in Maryland. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky In LaRue County, every single student matters- and now they all have hoodies to prove it Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you didn't see coming. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky UPS Flight 2976 claims 15th victim on Christmas day Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced a 15th death connected to the UPS Plane Crash. "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 By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
