Jace O'Barto

Pittsburgh

Reporter at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

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Railbird 2025 wraps up at the Red Mile, leaving lifelong memories for music lovers

6 days ago | fox56news.com | Jace O'Barto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — This weekend, Red Mile was taken over by cowboy boots, cowboy hats, and country music fans. A telltale sign that the Railbird Music Festival was back in town. “It’s really fun. There’s a lot to do. I’m excited to try all the little foods and listen to all the music,” said first-time Railbird attendee Ayamanni Winn. Thousands of people from across the country flocked to Red Mile’s infield to enjoy two jam-packed days of live music.
Paris community hopes new recycling, waste facility will correct decades-old issue

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

PARIS, Ky. (FOX 56) — To the untrained eye, the new Paris Recycling and Waste Depot looks like a typical warehouse where you’d dispose of trash. But for those who’ve been fighting to fix an injustice in Paris’ West Side neighborhood that dates back to the 1960s, it represents a long overdue change. “In addition to it (West Side) being a dump, at one time it was an incinerator, so it burned. But not only did they do that, they also placed a landfill in our neighborhood.
Nicholasville Police Department makes big investment in life-saving devices

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

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Since becoming chief of the Nicholasville Police Department in 2023, Michael Fleming has set out to ensure that the law goes far beyond arrests and incarceration. His mission is to work to have the police department play a bigger role within the community. “Our whole goal is to do much more in this community than just take people to jail. It’s all about community service.
Nicholasville Police Department makes big investment in life-saving devices

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

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Since becoming chief of the Nicholasville Police Department in 2023, Michael Fleming has set out to ensure that the law goes far beyond arrests and incarceration. His mission is to work to have the police department play a bigger role within the community. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS:AdvertisementAdvertisement“Our whole goal is to do much more in this community than just take people to jail. It’s all about community service.
Ohio man hopes to heal hurting hearts in wake of London tornado devastation

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

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Around the destroyed areas in London are spray-painted signs with messages of hope. The responsible man sits on Keavy Road, just steps away from the destruction of the tornado. He tips his cowboy hat to folks passing by. His name is David Graham, but he is better known as “Cowboy Dave.”“God has put on my heart to share people’s burdens, and that’s what I do,” he said. Cowboy Dave is the founder of Hearts Hurt.
Ohio man hopes to heal hurting hearts in wake of London tornado devastation

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

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Around the destroyed areas in London are spray-painted signs with messages of hope. The responsible man sits on Keavy Road, just steps away from the destruction of the tornado. He tips his cowboy hat to folks passing by. His name is David Graham, but he is better known as “Cowboy Dave.”“God has put on my heart to share people’s burdens, and that’s what I do,” he said. Cowboy Dave is the founder of Hearts Hurt.
Irvine woman Brittany Kelley donates mobile home to family who lost everything in London tornado

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

IRVINE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The effects of the recent deadly tornado have been felt far beyond the destroyed areas. Since it touched down, people from all over have been offering a helping hand. Brittany Kelley is a Mount Vernon native but currently lives in Irvine, neither of which are far from London, where much of the tornado’s devastation is. “It’s horrible. It broke my heart. I couldn’t imagine having to go through that. It’s sad, very sad,” Kelley said, reflecting on the damage from the tornado.
FEMA individual assistance approved in Kentucky for tornado-affected counties

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

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — One week after an EF-4 tornado tore through southern Kentucky, there’s finally a glimmer of hope for those affected. Governor Andy Beshear announced in a post on X on Friday night that there is some “good news.” FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for six counties, including Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell. Individual assistance can cover a wide range of needs.
London KY prayer vigil honors tornado victims, spreads message of love

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

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Victims of last week’s deadly tornado were read out loud at London-Corbin Airport on Friday evening. “We honor those that survived it, but tonight, we want to honor those that we’ve lost in honor of their memory and to know they’ll never be forgotten,” said London Mayor Randall Weddle. Mass destruction and piles of debris set the scene in the distant background as a disturbing reminder of why people were hand in hand at what’s left of the airport.
London prayer vigil honors tornado victims, spreads message of love

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

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Victims of last week’s deadly tornado were read out loud at London-Corbin Airport on Friday evening. “We honor those that survived it, but tonight, we want to honor those that we’ve lost in honor of their memory and to know they’ll never be forgotten,” said London Mayor Randall Weddle. Mass destruction and piles of debris set the scene in the distant background as a disturbing reminder of why people were hand in hand at what’s left of the airport.

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