National News Hitting Home FBI Louisville reports historic decrease in violent crime National violent crime fell 9.7% from 2024 to 2025- the largest single-year drop since the FBI began tracking data in 1936- with Kentucky seeing a 6.1% decrease. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Credit: Jefferson County Clerk's Office National News Hitting Home Yes, you can still vote by mail in Louisville- here's what to know The Jefferson County Clerk's Office confirms mail-in ballots are a go for the November 3 election. "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 • 3 min read
Photo by Caleb Fisher / Unsplash National News Hitting Home From war powers to wheelchairs: Kentucky lawmakers dominate DC headlines Rep. Thomas Massie broke ranks to read impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, while Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor for the first time since his June fall. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home Could flock cameras have solved these murders? Nelson County's sheriff believes so Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says the technology now under fire in Congress might have cracked the Jason Ellis and Kathy and Samantha Netherland cases years ago. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
National News Hitting Home Man with Louisville and Lexington ties added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list Gregory Henderson, Jr. is now the 542nd person ever added to the list, which the FBI created back in 1950 to help track down its most dangerous and elusive fugitives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home Kentucky's organ donation network faces federal decertification over safety failures Agency cites years of unresolved safety failures; Network for Hope says it will appeal and warns thousands of transplant patients could be affected. "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
National News Hitting Home Beshear demands answers as McConnell's silence stretches to six weeks With no direct word from McConnell in 43 days, Governor Andy Beshear tells senator to prove his capacity or step down. "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 • 7 min read
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra / Unsplash National News Hitting Home The Indiana Supreme Court just settled it: an abortion is not a public record The Indiana Supreme Court voted to keep terminated pregnancy reports private and confidential after a year of courtroom battles. "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
National News Hitting Home Day 23: McConnell's longest known hospitalization comes with few answers Multiple McConnell allies have confirmed conversations with the Kentucky Senator, while information about his current health status remains unclear. "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 • 3 min read
Credit: Mitch McConnell Facebook National News Hitting Home "CPR in progress": Dispatch audio raises new questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization McConnell's team has said very little about his recent hospitalization, but newly obtained EMS records are adding context. "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
Photo by Fine Photographics / Unsplash National News Hitting Home This week's Supreme Court decisions- and what they mean for Kentuckians If your eyes glazed over trying to track the headlines from Washington, here's what actually happened- and why it matters if you live in Kentucky. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
National News Hitting Home Two weeks in, Mitch McConnell's office offers no updates on senator's condition "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
