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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A Rowan County teacher and coach is accused of inappropriate sexual misconduct with a student.
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The Scott County community continues to mourn the loss of Deputy Caleb Conley.
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We heard from a former Scott County sheriff’s deputy who, unfortunately, is all too familiar with Monday night’s tragedy.
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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.
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We have reported on several motorcycle crashes recently, and experts say we still haven’t gotten into the peak season for accidents.
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It was a huge show of support tonight for a man who served so many in his community.
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KSP says there have been no shots fired or any injuries.
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Republican candidate for governor and former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft is getting national attention after comments she made Monday.
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Community members and state representatives are discussing what happens next following the passage of senate bill 150.
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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.
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Firefighters have been at the park for days on end, and they still don’t know how long it will last.
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The Kentucky Department of Education is issuing new guidance to schools over the recently passed Senate Bill 150.
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911 calls from the downtown Louisville mass shooting have been released.
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Friday’s shooting in downtown Louisville was the 146th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
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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.
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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.
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Kentucky lawmakers took a step last week to help increase security measures at private schools.
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Senate Bill 150 passed in the final days of the legislative session, before the start of the veto period.
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A historic hotel in downtown Richmond may be opening its doors once again.
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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.
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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.
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The University of Kentucky Hockey Club is headed to the national championships.
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Many Kentuckians are wondering if they will be affected by the Silicon Valley banking collapse.
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A Kentucky House Bill would prevent public colleges and universities to ban guns on their campus.
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It’s all hands on deck tonight for emergency management crews across the region.
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Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill that would crack down on drug deals.
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Cameron, Ky. pro-life group not in support of bill that would prosecute illegal abortion as homicide
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced he is not supporting House Bill 300.
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Republican lawmakers are proposing bills aimed at how LGBTQ topics should be handled in schools.
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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.
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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.
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A teen was hit by a car Between downtown Richmond and Madison Central High School Monday afternoon.
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A central Kentucky hospital is requiring masks again.
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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.
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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.
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Warming shelters are opening in Breathitt County ahead of the expected blast of winter coming to the bluegrass.
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The Governor says flu remains widespread in the state. It is something we don’t normally see this early in the flu season.
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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.
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Nearly a year since the devastating and deadly tornado that touched down in Mayfield, students have helped keep the Mayfield Messenger paper going.
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Kentucky authorities say they have opened an investigation after the remains of a fetus were found on a property.
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The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they found remains of a fetus on Paris Pike on Tuesday.
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November 17, 1972. It was the day Richmond stood still.
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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.
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Police have released a sketch of the suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Morehead.
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As crews work to contain one of the two wildfires that began burning this week. People have been fighting to protect their homes.
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Superintendent Wayne Sizemore said they ended the day with only 70 percent attendance. And they aren’t the only district facing this problem
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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.
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Candidates for Mayor of Richmond focus on economic development during forum.
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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.
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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.
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A new warning as you scroll through social media or before you open that new text or email.
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