Jace O'Barto

Pittsburgh

Reporter at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

Articles

Pulaski County KY officials reflect on May tornado, focus on more preparedness for future storms

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — One month after the deadly tornado swept southern Kentucky, claiming 20 lives, communities are still recovering, including in Pulaski County, where one resident was part of that death toll.
Estate of thoroughbred, journalism pioneer Virginia Kraft Payson up for auction in Lexington

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Sunday afternoon marked the first day that people around the world could get the chance to own pieces from a woman who wore many hats. Each item up for auction through Bluegrass Auction, Appraisal & Realty, LLC, tells the story of the life of Virginia Kraft Payson—a life that spanned continents and broke barriers. “She had an extraordinary life, so she had extraordinary items,” said Chuck McKee, the principal auctioneer at Bluegrass Auction.
Lexington KY takes part in nationwide 'No Kings' protests

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Protests in Los Angeles over the past week, which led to President Trump deploying the National Guard and other military forces, are having a ripple effect across the United States. A day of “No Kings” protests against President Trump, his ICE deportations, and other administration policies took place in cities across the country on Saturday.
Impacts of Israel-Iran conflict on Kentucky

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A decades-long shadow war between Israel and Iran came to its tipping point as Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear and military facilities in the early hours of Friday morning. As these attacks continue to play out, people in the United States feel the effects. Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council, shared his reaction to the attacks in an interview with FOX 56 on Friday.
Kentucky health officials warn against use of kratom

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kratom is a tropical tree found in Southeast Asia, and it has been around for hundreds of years. Its leaves are sold throughout the United States and can treat things like pain, coughing, anxiety, depression, and even opioid use disorder and withdrawal. “It is sold in Kentucky. Usually, it will come in either an herbal powder form or in a pill form,” said Program Director for Voices of Hope Lexington, Jimmy Chadwell.
New Georgetown infusion center sparks hope for cancer patients

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — These spaces become almost like a second home for many cancer patients who receive routine infusion treatments. They spend multiple hours in the same chair, seeing the same doctors, nurses, and fellow patients. But they are all fighting for the same thing: to beat cancer. A new infusion center for the Central Kentucky Cancer Care at Georgetown Community Hospital promises to enhance that treatment experience.
Lancaster native hopes to put an end to ‘period poverty’ in Kentucky

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LANCASTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — According to the Alliance for Period Supplies, 1 in 5 women in Kentucky, between the ages of 12 and 44, live below the federal poverty line. This puts a strain on basic needs like food, clothing, and feminine care products. One Louisville woman is working to put an end to that, starting in her hometown of Lancaster. “I live in Louisville, but this is my hometown, and, like, where I’m from. So, I saw how much was available in Louisville and how little was here.
Lancaster native hopes to put an end to ‘period poverty’ in Kentucky

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jace O'Barto

LANCASTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — According to the Alliance for Period Supplies, 1 in 5 women in Kentucky, between the ages of 12 and 44, live below the federal poverty line. This puts a strain on basic needs like food, clothing, and feminine care products. One Louisville woman is working to put an end to that, starting in her hometown of Lancaster. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS:AdvertisementAdvertisement“I live in Louisville, but this is my hometown, and, like, where I’m from.
Lexington KY live music event hits high note in neighborhoods

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Music filled the streets of Lexington all weekend long for community concerts and sidewalk sing-alongs. Celebrating Lexington’s 250th birthday, PorchFest from June 6 to June 9 hit all the right notes among neighbors. “It’s amazing. We love that we’re able to just grab a couple of our friends and walk right across the street into some music,” said Madison Tierney, who lives in the Meadowthorpe neighborhood of Lexington.
Lexington KY police give tips on how to keep crime down as temperatures rise

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — With summer comes things like fairs and festivals, vacations, and generally spending more time outside. During this time of year, though, bad actors can dampen your fun in the sun. “Sometimes the heat can make people, it seems like it makes them a little bit more aggressive. So again, when you have large crowds of people interacting together, that can lead to crime as well,” said Detective Kristyn Klingshirn with the Lexington Police Department.

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