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.

News

Journalism students help keep newspaper going nearly one year after devastating WKY tornado

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 9:38 PM CST

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.

National

Deputies investigating remains of human fetus found in shallow grave

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 5:28 PM CST

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.

Heartland Votes

Ky. Supreme Court set to hear arguments on abortion ban Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 9:07 PM CST

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.

National

Gov. Beshear calls for special session to address needs of eastern Ky.

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 2:19 PM CDT

By Grason Passmore

Governor Andy Beshear has called for a special session to address the needs of eastern Kentucky.

News

Kentucky one of 14 states to celebrate Women Veterans Day

Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 9:09 PM CDT

By Grason Passmore

And as of June 12, 2018, 14 states celebrate Women’s Veterans Day, including Kentucky.

National

Food pantries impacted by Jif peanut butter recall

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT

By Grason Passmore

Ramsey said they always sort donated food before they send it out anyways. So it’s the 18,000 pounds that have already been sent to organizations, and others in the community, that’s now the main concern.

Heartland Votes

Gov. Beshear promises action on medical marijuana in Kentucky

Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 9:24 PM CDT

By Grason Passmore

Although the legislative session is over, the fight continues as the governor is planning an announcement on Thursday.

Heartland Votes

Kentucky Senate passes bill to limit transgender girls in sports

Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 9:19 PM CST

By Grason Passmore

The Kentucky Senate passed a bill on Wednesday to stop transgender girls from competing on girls’ sports teams.

National

Survivors describe escape from flipped trailer after Stamping Ground tornado

Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 9:54 PM CST

By Grason Passmore

Shapaka used to stay in mobile home number five in Parker’s Mobile Home Park. That was until home number six came crashing down on he and his three friends, around 4:30 Monday morning.