Dalton Stokes

Dalton Stokes‘ Portfolio

American journalist, content creator, and drone pilot. Take a look at some of my works!

State Government Reporting

Inspired by teen’s death, bill would require guidelines for police vehicle pursuits

Beshear’s budget proposes 1% raises for state workers this year and next

What COVID-19 data could slow the reopening of Kentucky’s economy?

Republicans override governor’s veto of bill allowing candidates to chose running mates after primary

Organ donor employee’s story leads to legislation

Sexual harassment bill strengthened, OK’d in House committee

Local legislators back health department overhaul, pension reform plan

General Reporting

Local businesses support face mask requirements

Waldrop resigns from Downtown Frankfort Inc.

Hancock: We have to start planning for November

Leaders: Continue social distancing, hand hygiene

Rural Reporting

Emily Downey of Alltech, sister of Judge Kay and wife of magistrate, chosen to be county’s first tourism director

Newly flush Tourism Commission welcomes Midway’s Cortney Neikirk, discusses how to hire its own staff

After 84 years, there is no bridge across South Elkhorn Creek at Weisenberger Mill; new one to be done by May

UK expert gives Woman’s Club the facts about hemp

Multi-media

Faith Victory pastor vows he won’t shut church doors again

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For this video, I received 3rd place in the 2020 Kentucky Press Association awards in the best video category.

3rd Place at KPA awards for Faith Victory Video

Filmed, produced, edited and voiced by Dalton Hawk Stokes | Published by the State Journal

Filmed, produced, edited, and voiced by Dalton Hawk Stokes | Published by the Midway Messenger