Miya Shay
Born in China, Miya graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and a minor in Asian History. She has worked as a television reporter in New York, Alabama, Kansas, and Michigan, where it snows from November to May.
Since joining the Eyewitness News team in 2002, Miya has covered every story imaginable. She traveled to China three times for ABC13, where she followed Houston Rockets, as well as Houston's Mayor. Her memorable assignments include covering 2008 Presidential election, traveling to Brazil, Korea, and Japan. She also covered the 2017 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Away from work, Miya is heavily involved in the Houston community. She has moderated a number of community panels and often serves as emcee for a variety of events. In 2012, Miya married State Representative Gene Wu. In 2013, they welcomed their first child, Winston. Little brother Lyndon joined the family in 2016. Miya's dog Mei Ling rounds out the crew. Miya's other passions include traveling to new places, trying new foods, and scuba diving.
Miya's Stories
Grandmother raising 6 kids after Navy recruiter killed their mother breaks her silence
The family's lawyer says they filed the lawsuit because they felt the Navy could have protected the mother, but failed. The woman was killed while holding her 1-year-old baby in her arms.
Multiple agencies prepped roads for snow, urge the public to stay home during winter storm
Local and state road crews have prepared for the winter storm since last week. Getting enough trucks and supplies to our region to make the roads passable is a task undertaken by multiple agencies across Texas.
Funeral service announced for fallen deputy following procession that stretched 100 vehicles long
Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas will be honored at public services. A procession for him Friday stretched 100 vehicles long.
Daughters of hit-and-run victim hope marathon will bring renewed hope to finding suspect
"Even though she is not physically present, I just want everyone to be able to honor her," the victim's daughter said, hoping the marathon will help find the suspect.
Firefighters from Southeast Texas head to California to help battle ongoing wildfires
Crews from the city of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Needham, Porter, and other parts of Montgomery County are all among those who started the trek west and plan to stay for at least two weeks.
Texas DPS trooper shoots 17-year-old after traffic stop near Atascocita
DPS says the teen took off running after a traffic stop and reached toward his waistband when the trooper shot him.
Patients and co-workers shocked Houston urologist was accused of being impaired during surgeries
Patients and co-workers say they're shocked that Dr. Nathan Starke's license was suspended after he was accused of being impaired during several surgeries at Houston Methodist.
Wanted murder suspect accused of killing airman, nabbed by fugitive taskforce in morning raid
Murder suspect Giovanni Ornelas, who allegedly disabled his ankle monitor to escape a murder trial, is back behind bars. The U.S. Marshals fugitive team arrested him on Tuesday.
USPS worker arrested at Academy store parking lot in Webster for allegedly passing off fake docs
An undercover sting by Webster police has nabbed a Houston mailman in a wide-ranging fraud and theft investigation.
3 teens dead, 3 hospitalized after crashing stolen car in North Harris County, deputies say
Deputies said the chase began after a license plate reader flagged the vehicle the teens were in as stolen. Investigators said masks, screwdrivers, and hammers were recovered from the scene.