Grason Passmore
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Grason joined the WKYT team in August 2020. She's coming to the Commonwealth from Georgia.
A Georgia girl through and through, Grason is originally from Augusta. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2018. And just two days later, she was working as a reporter in Albany, Georgia.
Within just a few months, Grason was out in the field covering Hurricane Michael. Quickly learning how essential news stations are to communities. It's a passion for telling people's stories and reporting the news that brought her all the way to Lexington!
When she's not reporting, Grason loves hanging with her dog, Dexter, horseback riding, and spending time with friends, and family when they make the trip up! She can't wait to explore Kentucky.
“The last six months, we’ve seen cases we haven’t seen at all. And they’re extreme,” said acting President of Paws 4 The Cause, Anita Spreitzer.
Last month, UK students were told to expect the Fall 2021 semester to resemble Fall 2019, and not the Fall 2020 semester that took place in the middle of the pandemic.
Standing in the recently completed 103,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, phase one of the Central Bank Center project is utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Promising to help make Lexington more competitive.
“Some of us be crying all day and all night. We see things of what she liked to do, pictures on the wall. Then we just break down and cry. We just stand there and stare.”
Just weeks after the first confirmed COVID cases in Kentucky, 2020 Easter Services were celebrated at home, virtually. This year, those empty pews will be, partially, filled.
It was a busy day inside the Blue Grass Airport as travelers took advantage of the CDC’s new travel guidance. Some say this is the first weekend they’ve flown since the pandemic began.
Police were called to Bryan Station Road and Rookwood Parkway just after 1 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.
While the symptoms from some of these cases tend to be worse, doctors say there is something you can do now, to protect yourself.
Morehead Mayor Laura White-Brown made a special announcement Monday afternoon, detailing the new Gender Equality Task Force she’s created.
“I suspect we’re going to have a pretty robust summer for June, July and August. I think a lot of the unknown for us is what happens when the vacation travel is done and the kids go back to school,” said Blue Grass Airport Executive Director Eric Frankl.
With hopes of providing $500 to 40 different families who lost their homes in the early March floods, eight different musicians and groups, from Kentucky, Nashville and even Massachusetts volunteered to play for the cause.
Saturday night, the Lexington Theatre Company will host an event full of performances from Tony-Award Winning artists-- and even a special appearance from Laura Bell Bundy.
The case against a Lexington murder suspect is moving forward.
The team’s already done close to 20 rescues this year, some contributed to the flooding. Even carrying out four rescue missions in a single weekend.
Volunteers from Crossroads Church’s Master of Disasters Response Team had to quickly remove drywall, flooring, anything that was flooded so it wouldn’t mold.
A man is in custody after a high-speed chase through several counties.
As COVID restrictions lift and people become vaccinated, we’re seeing travel increase. With that, the price of gas is also increasing.
Some rural counties are now requesting more doses of the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine rather than Pfizer and Moderna.
An exciting Sunday night for basketball fans, learning MSU will play West Virginia Friday. And an important event for a sports bar and restaurant that relies on, well, sports.
The University of Kentucky announced plans to return to normal operations for the fall 2021 semester.
Several neighborhoods near the Kentucky River were underwater last week and clean up there is now underway.
A UK student’s hometown was just one of several across Eastern Kentucky impacted by the flooding. Originally from Floyd County, Kassidy Stumbo quickly put together a plan to help.
Sunday marked the 56th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday,’ when about 600 people crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in an attempt to march for voting rights.
More businesses are joining in the efforts of Appalachia Rises to help those impacted by the week’s flooding. Thousands across Kentucky have been left homeless, and now you can help.
Flooding is continuing to cause major problems in Estill County. Right now, main state roads like Highway 52 and Highway 89 are blocked.
With a limited number of fans allowed inside gyms, high schools have had to find creative ways to air basketball games. Some even partnering with a streaming company to make sure fans aren't missing out any more than they already have.
Following the winter storm, you may be dealing with fallen tree branches around your home, and you’re not alone.
Along with the pandemic, Kentucky continues to battle another public health crisis-- substance abuse disorder.
The House Impeachment Committee is leaving the book open as they decided not to come to a resolution in the matter today.
Daley is currently on site of a camp his team built for hundreds of line men and crews working to restore power to those who have been without.
Dr. Johnson has filed a lawsuit against the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. He and his attorney, Trip Redford, are asking to be granted a temporary injunction, or halt, against the KHSAA’s COVID-19 Return to Play policy.
A Corbin letter carrier’s acts of kindness are encouraging people throughout the city.
Mondelli started Backpack Blessings for this very reason. Now teaming up with Paws 4 the Cause’s Anita Spreitzer, the two posted the need for winter weather supplies on social media. And shortly after, donations were flooding in.
Warning drivers to follow their lead, and stock up on supplies now, before the bad weather hits. And take extra medicine, blankets and water with you if traveling, planning to be safe, rather than sorry.
After the ice storm this week, people in Lexington are making sure they’re stocked up on supplies in case of more bad weather ahead of us.
An investigation is underway in Bourbon County after a body was found.
Two Madison County teachers and sisters received the COVID-19 vaccine a few days ago. Now they want to tell the community why they got it, and why they hope others do, too.
“Every person who gets the vaccine, we take another log off the fire, off the stack of this bonfire. The more people that opt out just leave those on there as more source, or potential fuel, for that fire to spread.”
Kentucky’s Public Health Commissioner Dr. Stack encouraging football fans across the Commonwealth not to fumble the state’s momentum as we head into what could potentially be our fourth week in a row of a decline in COVID cases.
The United Way of the Bluegrass also raised $1.2 million through their Coronavirus Relief Fund. The money helped 47 different non-profits across 14 counties.
Karen Brown was denied parole this morning.
The FBI has arrested two men in Lexington in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Which is why Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will work 12-hour shifts starting at midnight. Trucks are ready, salt is loaded and plows are on standby.
UK’s COVID Vaccine clinic typically operates from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. But after more doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available, it only took a couple phone calls and a few emails to have dozens of volunteers ready to work extra hours.
Health Department Director James Shepherd said they were able to vaccinate all healthcare workers and first responders who requested it.
Governor Andy Beshear confirmed there have been two reported cases of a new COVID strain in the state.But scientists are already adjusting vaccines to protect against any new strains.
They will be meeting again Tuesday morning to discuss a possible return to school the week of Feb. 8.
Governor Andy Beshear dedicated a flag to each person who has died from the virus. One now standing for Scott’s mom.The flags serving as a reminder to Scott and others just how special time with family is, even something as simple as sharing a meal together.
Winning enough to pay for the ticket, Irvin’s setting his sights on a slightly larger prize. As the Mega Millions jackpot has officially reached $1 billion.
The city of Richmond came together for a community-wide prayer service Tuesday night.