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 MC 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
Katy man charged with shooting at neighbor speaks with ABC13
Arsid Kruja admitted to ABC13 that he fired at the other driver because he felt threatened, but the other driver claimed Kruja also threatened him.
Houston mother-son duo accused of conspiring in scheme, stealing more than $1M from seniors
Authorities said Regina Thomas, also known as Nikki Laday, and her son conspired in a scheme and stole more than $1 million from an older couple in the years following Hurricane Harvey.
Mom, family members have emotional outburst as couple charged in twins' deaths appear in court
Court paperwork details numerous injuries of 5-week-old twins, which prosecutors say were committed by their parents before the babies were found dead in their apartment.
Fiancée of murder victim shocked to learn suspect is tied to 2021 suspended sex assault case
The family of the late Arkavious Parks is wondering as to whether their loved one would be alive today if the Houston Police Department had never suspended the original case in 2021.
Shootout in Bellaire neighborhood frustrates residents: 'My car was shot at in broad daylight'
Furious homeowners said the shootout began near a home they've complained since a year ago, which is something Bellaire police insist they're investigating.
Westbury homeowners frustrated with abandoned complex are looking forward to big changes
Hurricane Harvey left the former Spring Village Apartments in ill-repair, drove out residents, and created a nuisance for neighbors, whose patience about seeing it gone may finally pay off.
Man live streams his final moments on Facebook before shootout with law enforcement
Patrick Hurst's sister told ABC13 that the shootout that happened on Sunday in the FM-1960 area was out of character for her brother, insisting that "he doesn't hate the police."
1 dead, several injured after driver in stolen 18-wheeler crashes into TX DPS office in Brenham: DPS
Authorities confirmed the suspect intentionally drove into the office a day after he was denied a commercial driver's license.
2 drivers killed in high-speed wrong-way crash on I-69 Eastex Freeway near Bush Airport, HPD says
Investigators believe the woman driving the wrong way was intoxicated. The 22-year-old other driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the woman later died from her injuries at the hospital.
Woman accused of theft at SE Houston cemetery suspected in up to 11 other cases, investigators say
As Latoya White sits behind bars for allegedly stealing from a cancer victim's mother, investigators offered a new wrinkle in the case involving the fallen daughter's lost ID.