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.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Grason Passmore
Senate Bill 150 passed in the final days of the legislative session, before the start of the veto period.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:08 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a controversial bill dealing with transgender and human sexuality issues in schools.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
An organization is taking a new approach to grief counseling for families and children, providing a safe space to those who have lost loved ones while helping families create new, happy memories together.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
A historic hotel in downtown Richmond may be opening its doors once again.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:29 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
In Lexington, there is a new push to preserve historic black communities to keep the city’s history of diversity alive.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Lexington’s Vintage Market is back this year for the first time since before the pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Drama unfolded in the City of Winchester Friday night over a drag show.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Phil Pendleton and Grason Passmore
A controversial bill that addresses multiple transgender issues has passed the General Assembly.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:36 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
It’s been a tough season for the Breathitt County Bobcat basketball team. Now the team is preparing to compete at Rupp Arena in the Sweet 16.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
A bill that would restrict drag performances doesn’t have enough readings in the House to legally pass this session. However, one lawmaker is trying to find a way to bring it back.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
The University of Kentucky Hockey Club is headed to the national championships.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Many Kentuckians are wondering if they will be affected by the Silicon Valley banking collapse.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:58 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Dozens with the Lex Have Pride organization filled the Lexington City Council meeting Thursday night.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
he Kentucky High School Athletic Association girls’ Sweet 16 got underway at Rupp Arena Wednesday night.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
A Kentucky House Bill would prevent public colleges and universities to ban guns on their campus.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:52 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Utility crews are working around the clock to repair downed power lines and restore power to customers in Lexington.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:57 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
It’s all hands on deck tonight for emergency management crews across the region.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:36 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
It’s severe weather awareness week and homes and businesses in Madison County are getting ready for the season. They will all soon be equipped with ALERT FM radios.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:53 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
At Monday night’s Nicholasville City Commission meeting, friends and family of Desman Laduke gathered, asking for more information about the investigation.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill that would crack down on drug deals.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:57 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
The Lexington Parking Authority is set to scale back on the parking rate hikes it announced last month.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:33 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff, Jim Stratman and Grason Passmore
Police were called a home on Jouett Creek Drive for a burglary overnight.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:04 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
During Thursday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Linda Gorton said they found a way for LexPark to keep parking meters free on weekends and after 7 p.m. on weeknights.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:57 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs, Grason Passmore and Chad Hedrick
We are tracking reports of flash flooding throughout central Kentucky.
Cameron, Ky. pro-life group not in support of bill that would prosecute illegal abortion as homicide
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 1:12 PM EST
|By Michael Caldwell and Grason Passmore
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced he is not supporting House Bill 300.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:47 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
The City of Georgetown is working to enhance safety and transparency in its police department.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:17 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
After months of controversy and debate, the Georgetown City Council is one step closer to finalizing a plan to increase water rates.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Starting in March, the city will replace the sewer pipeline along Greentree from Armstrong Mill Road to New Circle Road.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 3:39 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
A large tree has fallen onto a Paris home.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:05 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Republican lawmakers are proposing bills aimed at how LGBTQ topics should be handled in schools.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:28 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
A pickup truck crashed into a building in Lexington.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:44 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Cat Runner won the first season of the new HBO Max show, ‘The Climb,’ and now he’s coming back to the gym where he trained in hopes of inspiring a new generation of climbers.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:53 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Fayette County Public Schools met in a push to promote school safety on Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:23 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Frustrations are growing along a Lexington street shut down for a third night after a water main break.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:01 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Road crews were out Tuesday night working to make sure the roads stay safe for anyone who has to be out.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:04 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
The stars will be out this week as a movie is filming in Frankfort and businesses in the community are excited about the economic impact it will bring.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:46 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
- Road crews are preparing for Monday’s winter weather, and some schools are already calling off.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:35 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Lexington civil rights activists are speaking out after the video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols was released.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs and Grason Passmore
Lexington’s new soccer stadium was one of the main topics of discussion in Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:48 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
At least two people have died following a crash Saturday night in Lexington.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:36 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
A petition created to get a wet-dry vote on the November ballot for Madison County has already gained a lot of momentum, but their time is running out.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:28 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Georgetown’s new police chief is officially on the job after Darrin Allgood was sworn in Monday night during the city council meeting.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:58 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
There have been three police chases in the central Kentucky area this week.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:43 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
LFUCG Councilwoman Denise Gray partnered with the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to address the growing crisis of opioid overdoses within the Black community.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:34 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Communities marched through their streets to show unity, including the City of Georgetown.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:22 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
After a violent year in Lexington and many domestic violence-related homicides, a new partnership is aimed at helping victims.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:29 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Several Lexington families are moving out of an apartment complex after broken water pipes destroyed their homes.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
A teen was hit by a car Between downtown Richmond and Madison Central High School Monday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:35 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Sports teams across the country are re-evaluating their safety policies after Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed on the field on Monday night.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:36 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Following a year with a record number of homicides, Lexington Police are increasing their recruiting efforts.
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