Ellen Ice

United States

Journalist at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Journalist at WGNT-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Journalist - Animal Lover - World Traveler

Articles

South Carolina based nonprofit feeds tornado victims in Laurel County

6 days ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LONDON, Ky. — An out-of-state nonprofit came to Laurel County this weekend to feed tornado victims. An EF-4 tornado ripped through the area earlier this month. 'Helping others is what's like medicine for my soul," said Michael Johnson, founder of Help After Disaster. Johnson serves up comfort food like pulled pork, baked beans, and macaroni salad. He says even though this isn't his community, he wants to help.
Georgetown veterinary clinic sees 8 positive parvovirus tests in 8 weeks

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — A highly contagious and potentially deadly virus in dogs is on the rise in some parts of our viewing area. Dr. Emily Bridge with Commonwealth Veterinary Clinic says they've had one to two positive tests a week for parvovirus for the last 8 weeks.
‘Kentuckians are strong:' Donations collected by LEX18, UK athletics delivered to tornado victims

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LONDON, Ky. (LEX 18) — It was a busy morning at the London Corbin airport. UK athletes and members of LEX18 unloaded a semi trailer of donations for tornado victims. “Kentuckians are strong,” said offensive lineman Malachi Wood. “We come together and support each other when we need it.”Offensive lineman Hayes Johnson and UK basketball player Trent Noah told LEX18 seeing the devastation hits close to home.
Knox County farmer offers aid to tornado victims, free of charge

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Tyler Crawford is a farmer in Knox County, about 30 minutes from where the tornado hit Laurel County Friday night. Through social media, he offered his land, feed and care to any tornado victims who have nowhere to go with their farm animals - for free. He will even come and transport them from your property to his. "We can handle anything that eats grain or hay, sheep, goats, cows, horses, ponies, kids ponies," said Crawford.
UK Athletics and LEX18 donation drive kicked off Thursday, continues Friday

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Car after car came to the Blue Lot at Kroger Field Thursday to donate supplies to tornado victims. "If we all contribute a little bit, I hope it will help them enormously," said Laura Hill, who donated supplies. The drive was put on by UK Athletics and LEX18. "We saw it on the news and just really wanted to do our part," said community member Ria Voth. Many student athletes took time out of their evening to help load the trailers.
London family hides in gas station cooler to survive tornado

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A London family survived Friday night's tornado in Laurel County by hiding in a nearby gas station's walk-in cooler. "I knew it was bad because when we were in the cooler you could hear the whole cooler shake but in my mind I still had that our home is going to be fine," said tornado survivor Charlotte Wilson. Wilson works at the Shell on South Laurel Road. She said her family and two dozen community members squeezed into the tiny space.
Temporary storm shelter opens in Winchester tattoo shop

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — A basement tattoo shop in Winchester has opened its doors as a temporary storm shelter ahead of Tuesday's inclement weather. Inked Under Ground is providing food and is encouraging people to bring drinks. They typically close at 8 p.m., but will remain open as long as people need a place to go. They're located at 10 West Broadway Street.
'Our family needs our help right now;' Lexington organizations collect donations for tornado victims

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Help is happening near and far for Southeastern Kentucky tornado victims. "Our motto is driven by family and our family needs our help right now," said Mandy Abney with Don Franklin. The 28 Don Franklin locations across the state are now accepting donations for the victims of Friday night's tornadoes. "We have employees who have lost everything, and on top of that we have customers who have lost everything," said Abney.
Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Valerie Ingle is the executive director of Lighthouse Ministries; two times a day, six days a week, they feed those in need. These days, they're doing it will fewer fresh options. "We used to get all this fresh fruit and vegetables, you can go in there and look, but there's only a couple little things on the shelf and that's it," Ingles said. The reason? Increasing prices in fresh produce.
Forum held for community members regarding proposed Kroger in Hamburg

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Another Kroger could be coming to Lexington off of Winchester Road near Executive Drive and Fredrick Douglass High School. Wednesday night community members were able to ask questions about the proposal, which also includes an apartment complex and shopping center. Before the project takes off, a zone change has to be approved. "There's a zone change involved to permit the larger Kroger store and a development plan process," said Dentons attorney Darby Turner.