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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?
Food assistance stops for half a million Kentuckians as White House faces funding deadline
Over the weekend, a federal judge gave President Donald Trump until Monday at noon to respond to a ruling that requires the release of SNAP funding. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Case update on former Kentucky cheerleader charged in baby's death
Laken Snelling has been ordered to where an electronic monitoring device while on home incarceration in Tennessee. "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
Kentucky food banks prepare for biggest hunger crisis since COVID
The government shutdown is on track to become the longest shutdown in history… and the ripple effects continue to spread. "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
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.
Text messages and home visits help JCPS tackle the absenteeism crisis
The state's largest school district reports sending 4.5 million texts to families as part of a comprehensive attendance strategy. "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
Hardin County republican chair getting national attention after racist post
Chairwoman of the Hardin County Republican Party Bobbie Coleman has deleted a social media post some in her own party are calling “vile and reprehensible”. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
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 subscribeBardstown 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.
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 journalism
After a decade of waiting, Crystal Rogers' lead detective reveals: 'We could have prosecuted in 2016'
After years of declining interviews, the lead detective in Kentucky's most notorious missing persons case reveals what really happened behind the scenes. "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
Both Steve and Joseph Lawson have filed a notice of appeal; so, what happens now?
Two of the three men convicted in the death of Crystal Rogers have filed court documents telling the court they intend to appeal their convictions. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are youNational News Hitting Home
Cut through the noise with national stories that directly affect Kentuckiana.
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?
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.
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
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 newsletterShay Originals
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"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.
Three Louisville moms beat the odds after life-threatening pregnancy complication
As their babies approach their first birthdays, three local women are raising awareness about a rare condition most expectant mothers have never heard of. "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
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana facing budget crisis, as volunteers rally to save camps
Passionate volunteers are pushing back against potential camp closures as the organization navigates financial challenges. "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
"We need to be talking about them": honoring the Eastern KY mother and daughter brutally killed at home
Their names deserve to be front and center. Their love deserves to be remembered. Kayla Blake's friends reached out to me and asked me to make their story the one in the headlines, instead of their accused killer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is ShayCovering Kentucky
Essential updates from across the region- with clear, straightforward reporting you can trust.
Food assistance stops for half a million Kentuckians as White House faces funding deadline
Over the weekend, a federal judge gave President Donald Trump until Monday at noon to respond to a ruling that requires the release of SNAP funding. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Case update on former Kentucky cheerleader charged in baby's death
Laken Snelling has been ordered to where an electronic monitoring device while on home incarceration in Tennessee. "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
Kentucky food banks prepare for biggest hunger crisis since COVID
The government shutdown is on track to become the longest shutdown in history… and the ripple effects continue to spread. "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
Text messages and home visits help JCPS tackle the absenteeism crisis
The state's largest school district reports sending 4.5 million texts to families as part of a comprehensive attendance strategy. "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? SignLatest Articles
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?
Food assistance stops for half a million Kentuckians as White House faces funding deadline
Over the weekend, a federal judge gave President Donald Trump until Monday at noon to respond to a ruling that requires the release of SNAP funding. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Case update on former Kentucky cheerleader charged in baby's death
Laken Snelling has been ordered to where an electronic monitoring device while on home incarceration in Tennessee. "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
Kentucky food banks prepare for biggest hunger crisis since COVID
The government shutdown is on track to become the longest shutdown in history… and the ripple effects continue to spread. "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
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.
Text messages and home visits help JCPS tackle the absenteeism crisis
The state's largest school district reports sending 4.5 million texts to families as part of a comprehensive attendance strategy. "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
Hardin County republican chair getting national attention after racist post
Chairwoman of the Hardin County Republican Party Bobbie Coleman has deleted a social media post some in her own party are calling “vile and reprehensible”. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
