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.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Gov. Beshear sat down with WKYT’s Bill Bryant during Kentucky Newsmakers.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:56 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Toyota announced it was raising pay after the UAW announced those new record contracts, but that may not discourage workers from unionizing.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore and Emily Van de Riet
A husky named Sebastian found himself in a sticky situation when he escaped his owner and got stuck inside a storm drain in Kentucky over the weekend.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron have both accepted invitations to The Kentucky Debate.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 9:32 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Safety has been at the top of the priority list at Kentucky State University since well before the mass shooting at Morgan State.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:21 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
The apartment building’s landlord tells us they’re still assessing the damage, but for now a few of his tenants have had to find other places to stay.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
|By Grason Passmore and Debra Worley
A 34-year-old youth football coach in Kentucky died after suffering a medical emergency during a round of games over the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:02 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
After two days of grueling work, more than 70 dogs have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Estill County.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 8:23 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
Lexington Police are now asking residents to register their private security cameras.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
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.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
A move causing some controversy across the district, the Fayette County Public School Board has decided to limit the use of therapy dogs in schools.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
The Wolfe County Rescue Squad is focused on helping one Eastern Kentucky family find closure one year after their loved one went missing.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 9:46 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore and Jordan Gartner
An abandoned dog found in a dumpster has been adopted.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
An abandoned dog now has a forever home.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 10:09 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
The governor’s race for the November election is officially set.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Neighbors were horrified and outraged when they saw surveillance video, in which police said two juveniles can be seen torturing and eventually killing a cat.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 3:02 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
Police are investigating a shooting at a Lexington park with multiple victims.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
One central Kentucky school district is considering bringing back remote learning.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 16, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Phil Pendleton and Grason Passmore
A controversial bill that addresses multiple transgender issues has passed the General Assembly.
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. 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: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:33 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff, Jim Stratman and Grason Passmore
Police were called a home on Jouett Creek Drive for a burglary overnight.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:17 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
After months of controversy and debate, the Georgetown City Council is one step closer to finalizing a plan to increase water rates.
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. 8, 2023 at 4:28 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
A pickup truck crashed into a building in Lexington.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:46 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
- Road crews are preparing for Monday’s winter weather, and some schools are already calling off.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:28 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Georgetown’s new police chief is officially on the job after Darrin Allgood was sworn in Monday night during the city council meeting.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:28 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
A school crossing guard is recovering after being hit while on the job in Boyle County, and parents say they aren’t surprised.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 10:36 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore
Parents are hailing a Lexington crossing guard as a hero after she pulled a child to safety. However, the crossing guard says this is becoming a frequent occurrence.
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 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: 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. 8, 2022 at 8:21 PM EST
|By Grason Passmore and Chad Hedrick
The issues driving the mayor’s race were the increase in gun violence in the city, the murder rate hitting a record high this year and affordable housing.
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: Sep. 26, 2022 at 10:44 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
A Kentucky school shooter is set to stay in prison the rest of his life, and survivors are now sharing their relief after the parole board’s decision.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
Governor Andy Beshear has called for a special session to address the needs of eastern Kentucky.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 3:47 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
The undercover drug buy that led to a hostage situation in Laurel County has resulted in the arrests of five people and a huge amount of drugs seized.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
“It’s an honor any time someone can make it to 100 years. But we’re talking about an individual who also served his country in World War Two,” said Mayor Al Botts.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 3:21 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
Buc-ee’s, known as a huge one-stop-shop for all your travel needs, and then some, opened its newest location in Richmond.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
After a six-month long hospital stay, a double lung transplant and weeks in rehabilitation therapy, Victor Gonzales Villatoro is finally going home.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 10:29 PM EDT
|By Grason Passmore
A Georgetown couple is helping Ukrainian refugees cross the border to safety.