Photo by Alexey Demidov / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Federal shutdown hits Kentucky tables; leaders scramble to feed seniors, families Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that his administration has re-allocated money to keep senior meal programs running. "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 newsletter By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: UPS Worldport National News Hitting Home UPS is destroying packages coming into the Louisville facility- here's why Imagine checking your tracking number and seeing this: "Your package is being disposed of." That's exactly what happened to Sloan Dickey, and he's far from alone. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash National News Hitting Home U.S. measles cases continue to climb, here's what the situation looks like in KY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. has confirmed more than 1,500 cases so far this year, the highest annual number in more than 30 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook National News Hitting Home "We do not want him here"; Florida officials talk about Ronald Exantus arrest Florida officials say they're 'not taking any chances', they want to send Ronald Exantus back to Kentucky. "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
Credit: Marion County Jail National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus arrested in Florida after being released from KY prison Police in Florida arrested Ronald Exantus on Thursday, after learning he had left Kentucky and relocated to Marion County, FL. "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
Credit: WKYT National News Hitting Home "Unacceptable";White House condemns early prison release for man accused of killing KY child Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Saturday the White House is "looking into" the release of Ronald Exantus. "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
Photo by Karl Callwood / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Who pays the price when the government shuts down? Two local women share their stories The federal government shutdown has left Hoosiers like Census Bureau worker Shea Norton without a paycheck and Kentuckians like disabled patient Tammy Chittenden without access to life-saving telehealth services through Medicare. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by Adam Michael Szuscik / Unsplash National News Hitting Home First government shutdown in seven years now in effect Senate Democrats voted down a Republican measure to fund the government, 55-45, sending the federal government into a shutdown at midnight Wednesday. "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 • 2 min read
Credit: Indiana Department of Corrections National News Hitting Home Execution date set for Indiana death row inmate convicted of brutal rape and murder of teen Governor Mike Braun has followed the recommendation of the Indiana Parole Board, allowing the execution Roy Lee Ward. "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
National News Hitting Home What Kentucky lawmakers are saying about a possible government shutdown As of midday Tuesday, politicians in Washington are still sparring over details of how to fund the US government. "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 • 3 min read
Photo by Ryan Parker / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Key witness in Miami murder case found alive in Louisville, after prosecutors said he was dead Prosecutors in the Florida case have repeatedly claimed the witness was dead until ESPN reporters knocked on his door in Louisville and found him alive. "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 • 2 min read
Credit: FBI National News Hitting Home Suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing is identified, arrested A family member saw photos of the suspect and turned him in to the police, Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Friday. "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 • 2 min read
