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Scripps Takes Over Lexington News | Lexington News
Lexington’s local news scene just got a major shakeup as E.W. Scripps officially took over WTVQ, now controlling both WTVQ and WLEX — creating a duopoly. The two stations are now sharing the same newscasts, with WLEX’s content airing on both channels, including the WTVQ livestream. Morning shows have already merged, and evening news is now branded as LEX News across both platforms. This consolidation has sparked staff changes, with several familiar anchors and meteorologists leaving, despite promises of support during the transition. Scripps says the move is about efficiency — combining…
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