WTVQ Lexington Names Miranda Combs News Director

Morris Multimedia’s ABC affiliate WTVQ Lexington, Ky., has appointed longtime TV journalist Miranda Combs news director.

General Manager Chris Aldridge said: “We’re looking at changing times in the landscape of television news. Miranda brings extensive experience in tv, government and private sector work that led us to this decision. We are thrilled to have her caliber of journalism and friendships with people all over the state on our team.”

Combs comes to WTVQ after helping to build a news operation at WDKY Lexington from the ground up. She was assistant news director there.

Before that, Combs spent 18 months as communications director for the Kentucky Secretary of State.

For close to two decades, Combs worked for CBS affiliate WKYT Lexington, where she earned a regional Emmy for her investigative work, along with an Edward R. Murrow award and “Reporter of the Year” from the Kentucky Associated Press.

“We’re going to do big things at ABC 36,” Combs said. “News is what I know best, and we’re going to show viewers ABC 36 is the place they will trust and love to be a part of each day.”