Grace Finerman
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Grace comes to the Commonwealth from the East Coast! She was born in New York City, but spent most of her childhood in Connecticut.
Grace graduated from the University of Michigan in 2019 (Go Blue!) and loves to talk about all things Michigan sports. Before reporting at WKYT, Grace worked in Sioux Falls, SD. While in South Dakota Grace had her own live cooking segment called, "Cooking with Grace" where she made healthy alternatives to everyones favorite foods.
Grace's favorite parts about reporting are learning new things everyday and meeting all kinds of people!
When Grace is not at work she is either at the gym, cooking up a storm, or hanging out her her rescue dog Dinkey.
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It’s a holiday with origins in Mexico and a time to honor family members and friends no longer with us.
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AppHarvest is hitting the road, Saturday morning stopping in Lexington. The company hopes to combine technology, natural resources, and farming skills to grow more using less.
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The pause affects construction on developments, as the city’s running out of sewer capacity. Now, continued growth for the city could be delayed.
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COVID-19 cases are declining statewide and some hospitals are now reviewing their visitation policies.
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Sunday’s Heroes Day at Keeneland, bringing an opportunity for spectators to say thank you to our first responders. These heroes include the military, first responders, law enforcement, EMTs, and healthcare workers. Free admission and lunch were provided to the entire family.
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The FDA and the CDC have given the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots the go-ahead. They also said people can mix and match doses from any of the three vaccines currently approved in the U.S.
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While taking a walk through downtown Lexington, you may notice a lot more color. The city’s getting five new murals this year as part of the annual PRHBTN Street Art Festival, bringing artists from around the world.
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Over a year and a half ago, the killing of Breonna Taylor spurred protests nationwide. Professors and scholars put the killing under a microscope, focusing on the search warrant.
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Economists say slower shipping and difficulty keeping items on the shelves is a side effect of the pandemic and one that could now affect how Halloween lovers are getting into the spooky spirit.
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Doctors with Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington say they’re in the middle of a big surge, seeing six times more critically ill patients than they have during any time of the pandemic.
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Sunday morning, Centro de San Juan Diego held a COVID-19 vaccination clinic with a targeted approach. It focused on the Hispanic community, ensuring they have equal opportunities to get the shot.
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SEC Nation in Lexington is shining bright lights upon Big Blue Nation.
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Police say Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner and Clark County Judge-Executive Chris Pace have both declared a state of emergency.
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Hospitals continue to treat large number of COVID-19 patients despite decreasing number of new cases
Monday, Governor Andy Beshear said COVID cases and hospitalizations are going down as more people get vaccinated.
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In the Commonwealth, and nationwide, businesses are struggling to find employees. This hiring crisis is affecting chains. One local organization is doing what it can to help.
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The Alano Club, opened in 1986 on East 2nd Street in Lexington, helps people in recovery from addiction. After three decades, the space dedicated to assisting others needed a renovation. But, the community of Lexington came together, making this project one coming from the heart.
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In October of 1993, 19 soldiers were killed in Mogadishu, Somalia.
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In the Commonwealth, and nationwide, business owners are struggling to cope with a hiring crisis. Many of them are so short-staffed, they’re having to cut back on open hours.
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A bus carrying the Scott County football team caught on fire Friday on I-75. It was a scene that looked like one 33 years ago, the Carrollton bus crash. However, there was one big difference, no one was hurt.
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The school’s COVID-19 dashboard will be brought up to date two times a week rather than once and will have more specific data.
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September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the Commonwealth. The proclamation was made by Governor Beshear in 2020 after a survivor reached out to his office.
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UK officials said he hoped the clinic would encourage football fans.
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After help from the community, a Clark County family was able to raise the funds needed to give a Vietnam veteran the goodbye he deserves. But the family said they didn’t get enough help from the obvious source—the VA.
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We’re still seeing a surge of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth.
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On this 20th anniversary of 9/11, we all remember the deadliest terror attack on US soil. Cities across the nation are holding services in honor of nearly 3,000 lives lost, and Lexington is no different.
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People at the Madison County Health Department said the incidence rate for COVID-19 had been steadily increasing since the end of July.
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The good news is Dr. Stanton said he’s beginning to see a plateau in new cases in other states.
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A Lexington-based company is helping the hard-hit communities of Louisiana recover after Hurricane Katrina. 16 years after Hurricane Katrina and one year after Hurricane Laura, Louisiana is once again picking up the pieces. Hundreds of thousands of people are still without power.
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Saturday afternoon, Big Blue Nation has its first football game with full capacity at Kroger Field in two years. It isn’t sold out. Still, tens of thousands of people are to cheer on that Cats as they play the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. With rising covid cases, fans may notice some new safety measures.
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For the first time in two years, we’re seeing a football game day with full capacity in Lexington. Kickoff is at noon Saturday when the Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. With rising covid cases, fans may notice some new safety measures.
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In his Monday briefing, Governor Andy Beshear reported last week was the highest ever for COVID cases in Kentucky. Unlike earlier in the pandemic, it’s our younger age groups with the highest incidence rates.
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As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Kentucky, hospitals are filling up quickly. At St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, a tent is now up after an overflow of capacity.
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The fire broke out early Sunday morning on Main Street in downtown Clay City.
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In 2020 almost 2,000 people died of an overdose in the Commonwealth, according to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. Saturday, a non-profit in Lexington held an event to show support for everyone affected by substance abuse disorder.
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This year, lawmakers passed a bill limiting districts to 10 days of NTI. There's pressure for the General Assembly to hold a special session to approve more of these virtual days.
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Live music is making a comeback, as the annual Railbird Music Festival kicks off Saturday. But as COVID-19 cases rise, health experts are skeptical of large gatherings.
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Tim Parsons was the lead pastor at Center Point Church.
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Just this morning, the US gave full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA gives the shot a strong endorsement saying the public can be confident it meets high standards for safety and effectiveness.
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It's been another violent weekend in Lexington. Early Saturday morning, police got reports of two shootings within half an hour of each other. One of these shootings, at the Waffle House on South Broadway, was deadly.
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For more than 40 years, the Woodland Art Fair has come to Lexington in August. But, in 2020 it was canceled due to COVID-19. This summer, Woodland Park will once again be transformed with art, food vendors, and live entertainment.
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Lee County Judge-Executive Chuck Caudill says the three days will allow for enough time to get tests results back. He says they’re acting with of caution, but are not dragging their feet either.
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Throughout the pandemic, we know churches have had to adapt. Many of them opting for virtual services, even after Governor Beshear lifted restrictions. Now, Center Point Church in Lexington is coming together after their lead pastor’s been hospitalized with the virus.
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Governor Beshear is sounding the alarm after a major covid case increase fueled by the Delta variant. Friday he reported 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, one of our highest increases yet. But in Lexington, we’re heading into weeks with events and gatherings.
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The surge of new COVID-19 cases continues in Kentucky. We’re also seeing an increase in the number of people getting the vaccine, even in some of the counties where vaccination rates are the lowest
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Monday, the Bluegrass Fencers' Club welcomed home a newly crowned Olympic champion.
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In June, the mask mandate ended in Kentucky. Now the Governor is asking for masks in public indoor places, even for the fully vaccinated.
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On Saturday, Fayette County Public Schools partnered with the YMCA to get students prepared for the classroom. The "Back-to-School Rally" provided 5,500 students with backpacks full of goodies.
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Viewers say homes have been washed off of their foundations.
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The Kentucky Brotherhood Ride aims to remember first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Researchers at UK say minority groups are historically less likely to get vaccinated for a number of reasons. One of them is medical mistrust.