Photo by Ian Hutchinson / Unsplash National News Hitting Home The government shutdown is ending, but when will things be back to normal? The two biggest impacts in the wake of the shutdown were the lapse in SNAP benefits and massive delays and cancellations for air travel. Now the question is, how fast can they recover? "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by sydney Rae / Unsplash National News Hitting Home More than just a day off: why we honor our veterans (and where they can find gratitude today) Every November 11, we pause. Schools close, banks shut their doors, and mail doesn't run. But Veterans Day is so much more than a day off work. It's a moment when our entire nation stops to say two simple but powerful words: "Thank you." By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Stavrialena Gontzou / Unsplash National News Hitting Home US Supreme Court denies Kentucky clerk's request to overturn same-sex marriage Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the high court is doubling down, denying Kim Davis' request to take her case. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
National News Hitting Home Kentuckiana kids are hungry; the reality of the stall in SNAP benefits A local food program serving children added 750 families in four days. This is what hunger really looks like in our community. "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 • 4 min read
National News Hitting Home 14 people dead after Louisville plane crash; what we know about the victims UPS has identified the three-person crew that was killed in the crash. The Jefferson County Coroner is still working to identify the 10 victims killed on the ground. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home Governor Andy Beshear directs National Guard to help staff food banks Beshear says this will allow donations to go to feeding families, instead of hiring additional staff during the unprecedented demand at local food banks. "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
Credit: Scott County, IN, Sheriff's Office National News Hitting Home DNA breakthrough solves a 30-year-old Indiana cold case The Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and a forensic lab worked together to identify the suspect nearly 30 years after the crime. "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 • 2 min read
National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky Florida officials announce Ronald Exantus is being extradited 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 for the free newsletter or subscribe to support our mission. By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Maria Lin Kim / Unsplash National News Hitting Home USDA announces 'the well has run dry', SNAP benefits won't go out in November More than 600,000 Kentuckians rely on food stamps, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "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 or subscribe By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
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
