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: May. 26, 2023 at 9:37 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
A Rowan County teacher and coach is accused of inappropriate sexual misconduct with a student.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:38 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff, Lucy Bryson and Grason Passmore
The Scott County community continues to mourn the loss of Deputy Caleb Conley.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
We heard from a former Scott County sheriff’s deputy who, unfortunately, is all too familiar with Monday night’s tragedy.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs, Phil Pendleton and Grason Passmore
A procession from Frankfort to Cynthiana was held Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Scott County sheriff’s deputy Caleb Conley. He was shot and killed during a traffic stop Monday on I-75.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:57 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
We have reported on several motorcycle crashes recently, and experts say we still haven’t gotten into the peak season for accidents.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 9:57 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
It was a huge show of support tonight for a man who served so many in his community.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff, Grason Passmore and Julia Sandor
KSP says there have been no shots fired or any injuries.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:56 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Republican candidate for governor and former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft is getting national attention after comments she made Monday.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Community members and state representatives are discussing what happens next following the passage of senate bill 150.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Both sides are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court releasing its ruling on the nation’s access to an abortion medication that’s been in use for more than 20 years.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff, Jason Lindsey, Julia Sandor and Grason Passmore
Firefighters have been at the park for days on end, and they still don’t know how long it will last.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT
|By Samantha Valentino and Grason Passmore
The Kentucky Department of Education is issuing new guidance to schools over the recently passed Senate Bill 150.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:05 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
911 calls from the downtown Louisville mass shooting have been released.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Friday’s shooting in downtown Louisville was the 146th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:13 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Thursday was the final day of Kentucky’s 30-day legislative session. Bills related to sports betting, medical marijuana and the bourbon barrel tax all passed through both chambers and are headed to the Governor’s desk.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
In the wake of the deadly Nashville school shooting, we are getting reactions from advocates against violence who say significant changes are needed to combat gun violence across the country.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:41 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Kentucky lawmakers took a step last week to help increase security measures at private schools.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Senate Bill 150 passed in the final days of the legislative session, before the start of the veto period.
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. 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. 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. 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: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill that would crack down on drug deals.
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. 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. 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: 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. 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: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:33 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
A central Kentucky hospital is requiring masks again.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:02 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
According to a press release, WMU says they’ve experienced record demand on the water system over the last several days due to record low temperatures and wind.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:47 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
undreds in Lexington called their heating and air companies needing some quick fixes to get them through this brutal stretch of winter weather safely and warmly.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 11:00 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Warming shelters are opening in Breathitt County ahead of the expected blast of winter coming to the bluegrass.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:06 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
The Governor says flu remains widespread in the state. It is something we don’t normally see this early in the flu season.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 10:50 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
The two-day Railbird Music Festival sold out Thursday before the general sale even opened, and the festival’s new venue, the Red Mile, looking forward to its first big music event in years.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Nearly a year since the devastating and deadly tornado that touched down in Mayfield, students have helped keep the Mayfield Messenger paper going.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:28 PM EST
|By WKYT Staff, Grason Passmore and Jordan Gartner
Kentucky authorities say they have opened an investigation after the remains of a fetus were found on a property.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:07 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they found remains of a fetus on Paris Pike on Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:54 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
November 17, 1972. It was the day Richmond stood still.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:07 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Tuesday morning, the Kentucky Supreme Court will hear arguments for and against the state-wide abortion ban. With hours until the hearing, we spoke with key players on both sides of the issue. But the ruling will ultimately come down to legal arguments about whether the right to an abortion is in the state constitution.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:06 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore and WKYT News Staff
Police have released a sketch of the suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Morehead.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:14 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
As crews work to contain one of the two wildfires that began burning this week. People have been fighting to protect their homes.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Superintendent Wayne Sizemore said they ended the day with only 70 percent attendance. And they aren’t the only district facing this problem
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Secretary of State Michael Adams is working to clear up any misconceptions or worries voters may have.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Candidates for Mayor of Richmond focus on economic development during forum.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Going on 11 weeks after the flood, an eerie quietness settles with the sun high above Breathitt County before the potentially record-breaking low temperatures come in with the night.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 9:59 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
Officials say they had to fill a storage tank with water but there wasn’t enough time to get a sample and ensure the water was safe.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
A new warning as you scroll through social media or before you open that new text or email.