Scripps completes acquisition of WTVQ in Lexington
The E.W. Scripps Company has completed the acquisition of WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network for $15.8 million. This acquisition creates a duopoly with Scripps' existing NBC affiliate WLEX, enhancing its market presence in Central Kentucky. The move aligns with Scripps' ongoing strategy to optimize its local televis…