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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Three campers from West Virginia are safe Sunday after their truck was was washed away by fast-moving water.
With only 53 days until Kentucky's US Senate election, Democratic candidate Amy McGrath visited college campuses across Kentucky including Morehead State University, EKU, and Murray State.
March 6th, exactly six months ago, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the Commonwealth's first positive case of COVID-19 and officially declared a state of emergency in Kentucky. The case was a woman from Harrison County.
It’s Derby Day in the Commonwealth, but without the usual crowds and fanfare. Many celebrated in Lexington with drive-up betting at Keeneland.
We’re now in September and fall is right around the corner.
On a vacation to Daytona Beach, one family decided to throw a jar of their loved one's ashes into the ocean. Now two years later, that jar was found over 4,000 miles away.
While teachers had more time to prepare for the fall semester compared to NTI days in the spring, there are still some glitches to work out. Such as, if teachers don't have students right in front of them, how can that their students keep focused to make the most out of their school days?
Every election year, both major political parties disagree on policies, however, this year – in the grip of a global pandemic – the very act of how Americans will vote is up for debate.
A group rallied Monday morning in Lexington to call for an extended hold on evictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Kentucky launched its next phase of testing. This time the school will focus on students in Greek Life, which is a community testing with a higher positivity rate of COVID-19.
Democrats have accused Republicans of sabotaging the upcoming election by using the post office. They claim postmaster general Louis DeJoy is potentially slowing delivery.
One person is dead and three others are injured after an overnight shooting at Newtown Court in Lexington. The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 18-year-old Mykel Waide.
The start of the academic year is looking different than ever before, but some things are the same. Each year the YMCA of Central Kentucky partners with Fayette County Public Schools to host the neighborhood back to school rallies. They give backpacks and school supplies to students in need.
As districts and universities decide how classes will look this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Friday marks the end of the first week of classes at Georgetown University.
While going to the grocery store you may have noticed you can't find your favorite flavor of Dr. Pepper, or that beer you like is sold out. Companies across the country are addressing an aluminum can shortage, and the Commonwealth is no different.
Monday Governor Beshear announced a curfew for restaurants and bars. One bar owner in Lexington shares how he's dealing with keeping his business afloat during this new normal.
One UK nurse who recovered from COVID-19 shares everyone with the coronavirus would benefit from a support group for asking and answering questions.
As we've fought COVID-19, we've been told to limit interaction with others as much as we can. In the meantime, there's been an increase in calls and texts to gambling helplines.
The 127 Yard Sale is going to look a little different this year because of COVID-19.
Doctor Katrina Hood, with Lexington’s Pediatric and Adolescent Associates, tells us when she first started testing kids for COVID-19 back in May, there were no cases for the first few weeks.
Lexington is making moves to further the cause of racial justice. This upcoming week public officials have schedules full of important discussions. Both the city and the police department want to hear from the public.
With less than one hundred days until election day, many campaigns are revving up. Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath started the morning at the Fayette Courthouse in Lexington. She's focusing on helping previously disenfranchised voters get registered.
During this pandemic, many of us are focused on keeping our physical health in check. But what about our mental health?
Back to school shopping is busy any year. Even now during the uncertainty of COVID-19, students still need new tools for learning. Officers from the Lexington Police Department stepped in to help children whose families are unable to afford school supplies.
As many children in the commonwealth are starting out the fall semester with online classes, Rowan County is offering three options, including virtual schooling. It seems some people in the county are trying to take advantage of the online learning option.
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It’s almost time for kids to go back to school and that means new school supplies.
Monday morning, Amy McGrath spoke to members of the Madison County Democratic Women’s Club.
Back to school is busy any year, but during this unprecedented time school officials have even more to think about. Thursday the Fayette County School District will share its vision for the upcoming semester.
There are now nearly 23,000 coronavirus cases in Lexington. Hispanic and African Americans seem to be more affected, as they've been hit disproportionately hard by the virus. In response, the city of Lexington provided free coronavirus tests at Shiloh Baptist Church.
Going to houses of worship may look different now that masks are required, but their importance is the same.
One of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital’s first COVID unit patients is now COVID free and heading home.
A petition to remove a Confederate statue at the Anderson County Courthouse in Lawrenceburg is picking up steam, it now has over 700 signatures.
Experts say RVs are a way many can be on the go, while still socially distancing.
On Fourth of July restaurant owner Mamadou Sav Savane was told about the search for a body in Cave Run Lake. He had no idea he knew the man who drowned... until he got a call.
Monday the Harrodsburg 911 Center got a call from a woman saying her car had malfunctioned and she was speeding down the road with no way to stop. One deputy responded in a way the Mercer County Sheriff calls "fabulous."
Between June 1 and June 9, Fayette County only had one death due to COVID-19. Since June 9, there have been thirteen deaths, bringing the county’s death toll to 27.
The pandemic pushed back the Lex Pride Festival, but the community is still standing up... and now standing together with Black Lives Matter.
A funeral procession, a 21-gun salute, and songs song in honor... all for hero Major Martha Keith.