Grason Passmore
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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.
As survivors’ and families gather, Bryant is beginning to put together his year-end report on gun violence in the U.S.
Gov. Beshear sat down with WKYT’s Bill Bryant during Kentucky Newsmakers.
Word of the dog trapped inside a sewer drain spread quickly around Lexington.
Kentucky Power is requesting new base rates for customers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal to avoid a partial government shutdown on Saturday.
A psychologist in Lexington, Dr. Stone said it’s normal for kids, teachers and parents to feel anxious after a lockdown situation, even when it’s a false alarm.
The two candidates for governor are making passes through central Kentucky their last chance before election day.
One is confirmed dead following a building collapse at an idled coal production plant in Martin County that trapped two workers Tuesday evening, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday night, candidates Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron went head-to-head in the KET Debate in lexington.
A rally for Palestine is happening in downtown Lexington.
Since last week, city leaders across the nation have been warning against Antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate.
The students at UK’s Christian Student Fellowship opened the doors of their place of worship to pray with students in the Jewish community.
Despite the odds, people in Lexington feel confident ahead of Monday night’s Powerball drawing.
Safety has been at the top of the priority list at Kentucky State University since well before the mass shooting at Morgan State.
Clark said the transition between owners has actually been as seamless as they could have hoped for.
Those with AAA said the best advice they can offer travelers is to constantly check on your flight’s status online.
Family and friends of a beloved youth football coach said their goodbyes Monday night in Eubank.
While, so far, the strikes are limited to three assembly plants in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri, auto dealerships here in Kentucky will still feel the impacts.
After two days of grueling work, more than 70 dogs have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Estill County.
A federal trial began Monday afternoon to decide how much money Kim Davis might owe two same-sex couples.
And as the hundreds start their ascent, the sacrifices made on 9/11 will always be remembered.
Federal prosecutors said they’ve seen a dramatic increase in hate crime incidents over the last three years and the number of unreported crimes is undoubtedly much higher.
Kentucky crews are heading South to help during the storm.
Friends said if 23-year-old Austin Short was here, he’d be tapping his foot and singing, too.
With 11 full sized soccer fields, five multi-purpose fields for football and lacrosse, courts for pickleball, tennis, volleyball and basketball, miles of trails, a disc golf course, a dog park and more, the multi-million dollar Richmond Regional Sports Complex is now another step closer to fruition.
Two people are dead, and a road is closed after a head-on crash in Powell County, according to District 10 of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
"And if a car illegally passes the stop sign, the camera will trigger and record the vehicle that passes. The quality is good enough that we can get a license plate."
As two central Kentucky teachers face charges related to minors, a child psychologist says there are ways to potentially spot this type of abuse in your children.
It’s that time of year again when teachers are emptying their wallets to fill their classrooms.
Several people voice concerns over Model Laboratory Schools proposed 'Student Privacy Rights' policies.
The Wolfe County Rescue Squad is focused on helping one Eastern Kentucky family find closure one year after their loved one went missing.
An abandoned dog found in a dumpster has been adopted.
The governor’s race for the November election is officially set.
The Blue Grass Army Depot completed its mission last week, destroying the remaining U.S. stockpile of chemical weapons.
The Kentucky Horse Council held a candid conversation about how equine neglect and abuse cases are handled in the Commonwealth.
The State Environmental Cabinet issued an air quality alert for Lexington. They say it’s reached an unhealthy level for all people, but especially those who are in high-risk groups.
Madison County Emergency Management is working to figure out why the newly-issued ALERT FM weather radios failed to sound alerts during Sunday’s severe weather.
Governor Andy Beshear signed into law a bill that will make sure families are financially helped in some of their worst moments.
What is happening with the money collected for tornado and flood survivors? That was the question on the minds of several Kentucky lawmakers Wednesday night.
An outpouring of love continues two weeks after a scott county deputy was killed in the line of duty.
A Rowan County teacher and coach is accused of inappropriate sexual misconduct with a student.
The Scott County community continues to mourn the loss of Deputy Caleb Conley.
We heard from a former Scott County sheriff’s deputy who, unfortunately, is all too familiar with Monday night’s tragedy.
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.
We have reported on several motorcycle crashes recently, and experts say we still haven’t gotten into the peak season for accidents.
It was a huge show of support tonight for a man who served so many in his community.
KSP says there have been no shots fired or any injuries.
Republican candidate for governor and former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft is getting national attention after comments she made Monday.
Community members and state representatives are discussing what happens next following the passage of senate bill 150.
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.
