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.
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Fayette County Public Schools has suffered several losses this year from losing students to gun violence, and most recently, a sophomore to COVID-19.
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And after the large event’s cancellation two years in a row, Pivot Brewing, with the Pride Center, found a way for people to gather and celebrate Pride after all.
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Health departments across our area are seeing a surge in cases just the past few weeks. And as cases rise, some departments are stopping certain services.
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A well-known Lexington doctor has returned to his practice after a long battle with COVID-19. Now, he’s sharing a new sense of anxiety he and other survivors feel when returning to work and a more normal way of life.
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Dozens in the Somerset community joined in prayer at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Monday evening.
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Sunday, Houston was joined by firefighters from departments across the state, kicking off a week of events with the Fire Truck Muster. Showcasing vehicles from their first motorized truck in 1911 to the trucks first responders use today. Then heading through downtown for their first parade in seven years.
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Thousands of country music fans are expected to fill Rupp Arena Friday night. With the return of large indoor events, one Lexington doctor said there are precautions people can take first.
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Head football coach Jim Matney is still in the ICU, and now sophomore Cameron Law has been hospitalized at UK.
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The board unanimously approved a universal mask mandate for all students, staff and visitors on school campuses and in FCPS vehicles, including school buses.
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School districts across the Commonwealth now have the option to require masks, or not.
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Dozens of high schoolers spending their Saturday afternoon trying to better the community, not just for themselves, but in hopes they won’t lose any more friends.
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“He came in the line and was right behind me. As I get my change back, he tries to grab the money from my hand. I tell him no, but at the same time he grabs me from the back. We’re tussling and he ends up grabbing my keys and ran out of the store and drove off with my car.”
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Baptist Health Richmond extended its suspension on elective procedures because of an increase in hospitalized COVID patients. Other rural hospitals are also struggling.
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As Major Wayne explained, his team is stationed at St. Claire Regional Medical Center to help in any non-clinical ways, like restocking supplies, moving supplies between floors, establishing new ICU wards and manning the overflow tent outside.
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Not only impressing the community with the ability to keep Dudley’s on Short operational, and busy, all these years. Owner Debbie Long managed to keep her restaurant going during the pandemic.
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The Fayette County School Board approved pay increases to address the ongoing bus driver shortage.
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Kentucky based teams are also deploying to areas in Louisiana hit hard by Hurricane Ida. And they’re already making plans to help in Mississippi if need be.
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We’re 10 days from kickoff, and SEC schools are starting to announce their mask and vaccine requirements for fans.
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A new delivery service is causing quite a stir on the University of Kentucky’s campus. That’s because when students receive their order, it won’t be a human they’ll see at their door.
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A back-to-school bash was held in Lexington today to celebrate six-year-old Malakai Roberts’s recovery.Roberts was left permanently blind after police say two young men fired 13 shots into a home on Catera Trace back in December.
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We’re finally back for some Friday night football.
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Dr. Steven Stack announced Tuesday residents in long-term care facilities are eligible for the booster vaccine. People at Sayre Christian Village are already making plans to distribute the third shot as quickly as possible.
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The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is looking for several men they believe may be involved in a series of thefts. They believe the group is crossing county lines as they go.
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‘It does not discriminate’: Bourbon Co. nurse describes exhaustion as COVID cases surge in hospitals
A Bourbon County nurse is warning others about how quickly the delta variant is spreading, emphasizing they’re seeing people of all ages hospitalized and critically ill.
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Families are continuing the cleanup process after Friday's flash flooding in parts of Nicholas County. The Carlisle community is wasting no time to help their neighbors in need.
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The eviction moratorium has officially ended, meaning landlords can once again legally evict tenants who have fallen behind on their rent.
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Arnold organized the Neighbors in the North Grill N’ Chill Block Party. Bringing together different community partners like Lextran giving out bus tickets and volunteers and nonprofits feeding the community and donating backpacks and care packages.
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Emotions ran high Wednesday evening as community members begged city leaders to find ways to stop the gun violence in Lexington.
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“She is so beyond talented. I knew she could do something like this, but as soon as I saw that text from my day saying we won, I was like, I cannot believe this,” said Mayar Khazbak, Manager and Assistant Coach at Bluegrass Fencers’ Club and Coach Khazbak’s Daughter.
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While not on the agenda, the topic of requiring masks in schools this fall dominated the conversation Monday night. 17 people signed up to give their opinions.
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Whether they know it yet or not, Lee Kiefer and William Shaner are inspiring many back in their hometown. Kiefer, a Dunbar High School graduate, winning gold for the U.S. in fencing. Shaner, a University of Kentucky student, taking home the prized medal for the men’s 10-meter air rifle.
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A Bourbon County woman and mother of five may have an asymptomatic case of COVID-19, only finding out after taking a test before a scheduled surgery.
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Football season is almost here, and fans are excited to finally be filling Kroger Field again. Following news from the SEC commissioner, business owners are just hopeful games won’t be canceled this year.
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The highly anticipated event was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but after 15 long months, restaurant owners are more than ready to welcome patrons back with some pretty sweet deals.
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With the horse farm, Frank Taylor said they’ve created a 90-day program where those going through recovery at Shepherd’s House learn the skills of a groom. Then when they graduate, they’re offered a job with Taylor’s company or even one at a competing horse farm.
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A two-day music festival is bringing thousands of people to the city of Somerset this weekend and providing a much-needed economic boost after the past year in the pandemic.
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Dozens of drivers in Pulaski County are calling for something to be done at a state-owned intersection. The most recent wreck left two young people in serious condition.
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About 60 people who have gathered under a shelter on the church’s property. They brought their own chairs, they brought their own instruments, and most importantly to this congregation, they brought their faith and passion that they will rebuild.
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A Lexington couple were pulled out of their burning car after a wreck at the corner of Harrodsburg and Brannon Roads.Now they’re hoping to find those responsible for saving their lives.
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A portion of a Franklin County parking lot gave way Friday morning, nearly sending a car into the Kentucky River.
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The Lexington community has been searching for a stolen dog since around 10:00 Tuesday morning. A sweet, one-year-old goldendoodle, Charlie, was taken in a car in the Industry Road area.
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Our weekend is looking pretty perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, and some of those events kicked off Friday evening.
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“He’s clearly emaciated, very sick and needs help. He’s clearly got mange. And other neighbors have seen him over the course of the Spring and Summer.”
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People having fun through the downtown streets. But Pride Festivals are more than just a good time for members of the LGBTQ community. Especially here in Lexington.
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Lexington police say they have identified two suspects in two separate homicide cases, and made an arrest in a third homicide case.
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One little fox has been gaining a lot of attention on social media, for one very unique reason. While she may have a disability, the folks at the Kentucky Wildlife Center are determined not to let that stop her.
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Community activists are calling for less talk and more action as the number of homicide cases continues to rise.
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A central Kentucky organization is working to raise awareness for a problem impacting people of color, and the message comes just in time as June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
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Scott County EMA Director Mike Hennigan said there was high water over Cedar and Switzer Roads that receded as quickly as Sunday’s storms rolled in. As well as the Ironworks Road area.
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Slone said the couple next door on West Hickman Street had their visiting. The thunderstorm rolled in around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon. That’s when Slone said some of the family members became trapped in their upstairs rooms.