Ellen Ice

United States

Journalist at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Journalist at WGNT-TV (Norfolk, VA)

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Franklin county brothers killed in house fire remembered by classmates, teachers

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Students gathered Wednesday evening at Bondurant Middle School to remember Rylan and Bently Fields. "It's affected our school community, it's affected our entire community," said Superintendent Mark Kopp. 15-year-old Rylan had a passion for computers and dirt bikes. He was a freshman at Western Hills High School. 13-year-old Bently was an eighth grader at Bondurant where he wrestled. He enjoyed fishing and cooking with his grandmother.
Lexington community members aim for change at annual 'Build' event

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

(LEX 18) — Concerned community members in Lexington gathered together on Tuesday night for the annual "Build" event, which brings together churches and their congregation to demand change. Kabby Akers, a member of Build's Transportation Committee, noted that members are pushing for more transportation options in Lexington. "For the health of the community micro transit would be a godsend I believe," Akers expressed.
Bride-to-be scammed out of $8,000, left without a wedding venue

1 week ago | kesq.com | Ellen Ice

By Ellen IceClick here for updates on this story WOODFORD COUNTY, Kentucky ( WLEX) - Three weeks before her wedding, a Versailles bride found out she no longer had a venue. Chelsea Kolman told LEX18 nine months ago she booked her venue through VRBO. She paid the host $8,000 outside of the platform. Kolman said as her wedding day approached, red flags started to fly. "As time got closer we would message her and it would be two or three weeks before she'd respond," said Kolman.
Versailles bride-to-be scammed out of $8,000, left without a wedding venue

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Three weeks before her wedding, a Versailles bride found out she no longer had a venue. Chelsea Kolman told LEX18 nine months ago she booked her venue through VRBO. She paid the host $8,000 outside of the platform. Kolman said as her wedding day approached, red flags started to fly. "As time got closer we would message her and it would be two or three weeks before she'd respond," said Kolman.
Whitley County man remembered as hero at Thursday high school baseball game

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — 37-year-old Matthew Strickland died saving a little girl who was struggling to swim in the Cumberland River on Sunday, according to his family and friends. "The Bible says there's no greater love than a man who lays down his life for another, and that's exactly what happened here this past Sunday," said Josh Bowman, a friend.
Nonprofit school in Knott County loses $250,000 in federal funding due to DOGE cuts

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A nonprofit school in Knott County has been left empty-handed after DOGE cut an imperative grant they were receiving. "We were bracing for the worst but hoping for the best, but unfortunately we were one of the thousands of nonprofits in the country who received this bad news," said Will Anderson, executive director of Hindman Settlement School. Hindman Settlement School currently serves nearly 1,000 students who need one-on-one assistance with reading and math.
Family recovering after surviving head-on crash

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

A head-on collisionthat took the life of 17-year-oldMatthew Perrine, a student at Frederick Douglass High School, also seriously injured a woman and her twin 6-year-old girls. The woman's son and his girlfriend were also in the car. "It's the most terrifying call I've ever got, it's a call you never want to get," said William Chaney, whose family was in the accident.
Kentucky ranks fourth highest in US in child abuse

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

(LEX 18) — Kentucky’s child abuse rate is the fourth highest in the country, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Attorney General Russell Coleman told LEX18 he’s trying to bring awareness to the issue. “It is a duty as AG to protect our most vulnerable but as a dad my heart breaks when you see the anecdotes of what's going on in our Commonwealth we are particularly hard hit," said Coleman.
Memorial mass in honor of Pope Francis held in Lexington ahead of burial

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — In spite of the gloomy weather, many people came out Friday evening to the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington to honor Pope Francis, who is being laid to rest tomorrow. “For Catholics, Francis was the shepherd for all of us," Bishop John Stowe said. Stowe led the bilingual mass in both English and Spanish. He described Pope Francis as a funny, compassionate, and wanting to make sure there was peace.
After inhaling a thumbtack, a puppy is recovering thanks to Richmond vet clinic

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ellen Ice

Share RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — An 11-week-old puppy named Apollo is alive today thanks to a Richmond veterinarian who used a mechanic's telescoping magnet to retrieve an inhaled thumbtack. "All I could do is cry and pray for a miracle," said Apollo's owner Amber Whitaker. Whitaker said she realized earlier this week, Apollo wasn't feeling well. The puppy was vomiting and gasping for air. "The whole thing was very, very scary," said Whitaker.