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Health officials warn of severe flu season as cases rise in Jefferson County
"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. If you've been putting off getting your flu shot,
Finding your way through grief this holiday season
The twinkling lights are up, holiday music fills the stores, and festive gatherings crowd the calendar. But for many people navigating loss, this season of joy can feel impossibly heavy. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
"Wrong and dangerous"; KY Governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over housing cuts
Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration is making "illegal and cruel" changes to federal housing programs that could push hundreds of Kentuckians into homelessness. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
Kentucky loses third baby to whooping cough, urges parents to vaccinate
According to state officials, none of the infants who died had been vaccinated, nor had their mothers. "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
"They don't know what happens here": Liberty High School teacher calls proposed school closure a huge mistake
Days after JCPS district leaders proposed closing Liberty High School to battle a major budget deficit, students walked out of class in protest. "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?
“We are not hiding anything"; Shirley's Way founder defends charity after state alleges theft ring
Mike Mulrooney founded Shirley's Way in honor of his late mother, who died from cancer in 2013. Now he's taking to social media to defend the charity amid accusations of theft. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform
Kentucky ranks worst in nation for lung cancer: how we got here and the test you should take now
Kentucky's ranking, as worst in the country is an alarming statistic, but hope exists through early detection and advancing treatments. "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
Only days remain to ensure every veteran at Zachary Taylor Cemetery gets a wreath
Time is running out to honor veterans at Zachary Taylor Cemetery. "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.Bardstown Cases
The latest developments in the Crystal Rogers, Tommy Ballard, and Jason Ellis cases including comprehensive case updates, and breaking news as law enforcement continues working toward answers for these families and the Bardstown community.
Nine years, no arrests: the unanswered questions in Tommy Ballard's murder
Tommy Ballard's family hopes forensic advances will bring justice. They know they need something to crack the case. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is a 'Shay Original&
Brooks Houck moved from Oldham County to Eastern Kentucky jail
Brooks Houck was moved from the Oldham County Detention Center to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, according to the Department of Corrections. "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?
Still waiting for answers: inside Till and Betty Ballard's long history of grief and determination
Till and Betty Ballard have buried their son Tommy and their daughter Sherry, but their granddaughter Crystal still has no grave. They visit two cemeteries every Sunday and wait for answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
From silence to sentencing: Sherry Ballard's first interview since Crystal's case was solved
In her first interview since 2023, Sherry Ballard opens up about the silence that scared her, the testimony that broke her, and the guilty verdicts that finally brought justice for Crystal. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalismNational News Hitting Home
Cut through the noise with national stories that directly affect Kentuckiana.
"Wrong and dangerous"; KY Governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over housing cuts
Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration is making "illegal and cruel" changes to federal housing programs that could push hundreds of Kentuckians into homelessness. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
USDA monitoring highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Indiana
The virus has impacted more than half a million birds since this outbreak began in 2022. "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
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
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."Shay Originals
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Behind the scenes; a look at my time working with Dateline
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Shelbyville's coldest case? The unsolved murder of Jim Duckett
A sister's search for justice continues as the anniversary of a brutal killing approaches. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is a 'Shay Original', which is available
A toddler died because a driver wasn't paying attention, now Kentucky might finally do something about it
KY Senator Jimmy Higdon presented the Phone-Down Kentucky Act Tuesday; legislation that could bring Kentucky's distracted driving laws into the 21st century. "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
"I will not stop": Friend demands justice in unsolved death linked to alleged KY serial killer
As charges continue to mount against Brian Epperson, one woman is fighting to ensure her best friend's case doesn't fall through the cracks. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.Covering Kentucky
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Health officials warn of severe flu season as cases rise in Jefferson County
"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. If you've been putting off getting your flu shot,
Finding your way through grief this holiday season
The twinkling lights are up, holiday music fills the stores, and festive gatherings crowd the calendar. But for many people navigating loss, this season of joy can feel impossibly heavy. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
Kentucky loses third baby to whooping cough, urges parents to vaccinate
According to state officials, none of the infants who died had been vaccinated, nor had their mothers. "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
"They don't know what happens here": Liberty High School teacher calls proposed school closure a huge mistake
Days after JCPS district leaders proposed closing Liberty High School to battle a major budget deficit, students walked out of class in protest. "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?Latest Articles
Health officials warn of severe flu season as cases rise in Jefferson County
"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. If you've been putting off getting your flu shot,
Finding your way through grief this holiday season
The twinkling lights are up, holiday music fills the stores, and festive gatherings crowd the calendar. But for many people navigating loss, this season of joy can feel impossibly heavy. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with
"Wrong and dangerous"; KY Governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over housing cuts
Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration is making "illegal and cruel" changes to federal housing programs that could push hundreds of Kentuckians into homelessness. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity.
Kentucky loses third baby to whooping cough, urges parents to vaccinate
According to state officials, none of the infants who died had been vaccinated, nor had their mothers. "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
"They don't know what happens here": Liberty High School teacher calls proposed school closure a huge mistake
Days after JCPS district leaders proposed closing Liberty High School to battle a major budget deficit, students walked out of class in protest. "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?
“We are not hiding anything"; Shirley's Way founder defends charity after state alleges theft ring
Mike Mulrooney founded Shirley's Way in honor of his late mother, who died from cancer in 2013. Now he's taking to social media to defend the charity amid accusations of theft. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform
Kentucky ranks worst in nation for lung cancer: how we got here and the test you should take now
Kentucky's ranking, as worst in the country is an alarming statistic, but hope exists through early detection and advancing treatments. "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
