Ellen Ice

United States

Journalist at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Journalist at WGNT-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Journalist - Animal Lover - World Traveler

Articles

Fire damages small family farm in Mercer County

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — A small family farm in Harrodsburg called MinIsland was severely damaged Wednesday when their barn burned down. Nineteen baby chicks died, however, two peacocks, a pig and her piglets, and forty chickens survived. They also have a donkey named Waffles and a two dozen pigs, including one named Tiger Lily. "It's really sad," said Torey Burns, who runs the farm with her husband and four children.
Dozens of animals rescued from flooded homes in Franklin County

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Two organizations have teamed up in Franklin County to get animals stranded in flood waters reunited with their families. The Franklin County Humane Society and the Frankfort Fire and EMS technical rescue team have been working side-by-side for days to rescue more than 60 animals. "They are probably hungry and scared and looking for their owner, their family," said Matthew Marshall with Frankfort Fire.
Fort Boonesborough State Park campground closed until fall due to flood damage

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fort Boonesborough State Park has seen better days. Park manager Jack Winburn said the picnic areas, boat ramp, hiking trails, and the actual fort are all closed. The fort is set to reopen April 23, but the campground likely won't open again until October. Winburn said the Kentucky River crested at 35 feet. On a typical day, it's only 13 to 15 feet near the park.
Off to the races at Keeneland Spring Meet

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Spring has sprung in the Bluegrass, as Keeneland's Spring Meet kicked off after a three-day weather delay. Donna Vaughn and Russ McLellan are recently engaged and currently visiting Lexington, just in time to catch the Blue Grass Stakes, a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. “It’s just the excitement, the anticipation of a big race maybe a close finish as well," said McLellan.
Clay City daycare has $15,000 in flood water damages, closed until further notice

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Happy Hearts Christian Daycare in Clay City is seriously damaged from the multi-day rain event last week. The daycare has 45 kids ages 6 months to 12 years old. Director Melanie Mattingly said they are overwhelmed by the clean up process. Drywall has been torn down and flooring ripped up. "We need to paint, we got carpet to be put down, we need to clean a lot," said Mattingly.
Flood waters rise, fall Friday in Madison County

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Signs reading "water over roadway" were spread throughout Madison County Friday, warning drivers to be cautious. "Find alternate routes, just know where you're going before you go, let someone know when you're coming and let someone know when you get there," said Madison County Fire Chief Tim Gray. Gray said his team has responded to several vehicle rescues and one family that was trapped inside their home.
Flemingsburg woman living with cerebral palsy shares concerns amid Medicare uncertainty

1 month ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — Possible cuts to Medicare and Medicaid could impact millions of Americans, including people right here in the Bluegrass. "I'm looking at a stark reality of the government telling me I don't matter," said 40-year-old Ashley Johnson, who has cerebral palsy. She tells LEX18 without the two programs, she couldn't pay for her three caregivers or her medications.
Thousands raised for Lawrenceburg boy with cancer, battle continues on

1 month ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — In January, we introduced you to a little boy named Rowan, who is battling a rare and aggressive cancer. His family needed financial support, and LEX18 viewers delivered. "We got enough donations to be able to save our house and our cars, and we had extra so we got caught up on all of our bills, we definitely got a huge weight lifted," said Rowan's mom, Charlie Beasley.
After remains were found, family of Jessamine County man fear the worst

1 month ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Timmy Sterner has been missing for nearly a year. His father, Timothy Sterner, fears that the remains discovered in Jessamine County last week are his son’s. “I miss him so much, there ain’t a night I lay my head down and sometimes I don’t get no sleep, I’m up all night long,” said Timothy Sterner. Sterner says the last 11 months have been nearly unbearable without his 27-year-old son, Timmy.
Morehead woman comes home a Special Olympics gold medalist

1 month ago | lex18.com | Ellen Ice

MOREHEAD, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Morehead woman is back home from Italy - bringing with her a gold medal from the Special Olympics. DesaRae Nickell won a gold in the Super G, plus a bronze in the Giant Slalom. "I was very humbled by it because I come from a small town in Kentucky where nobody skies and I have to go two hours to practice," said Nickell. Nickell practiced at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to get ready for the big games.