Lyssa High Biography
Lyssa High is an American journalist working for ABC 36 a co-anchor of News at Noon & “High Noon,” co-host on Midday Kentucky, and host of News at Noon and Hometown Tours. She joined the station in 2017 as a part-time co-host of Midday Kentucky. Previously, she served Merck in Lexington, Kentucky as a senior pharmaceutical sales representative for 12 years.
Lyssa High Education
High joined Kent State University in 1986 when she finished her high school education. In 1991, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Theatre. During college, she was involved Kent State University Volleyball Team, USVBA Team, Alpha Psi Omega, and was the dorm president. She was also on the Dean’s List.
Lyssa High Career
High works for ABC 36 a co-anchor of News at Noon & “High Noon,” co-host on Midday Kentucky, and host of News at Noon and Hometown Tours. Upon joining the station, she first worked as a part-time co-host of Midday Kentucky. On Hometown Tours, she features different places to eat, shop, and explore all over Central Kentucky.
High relocated to Lexington in 2000 after spending three years in Nashville in pursuit of a career as a singer and songwriter. She then worked in pharmaceutical sales for 12 years. She worked as an on-camera commercial spokesperson for Legacy Nissan for multiple years. Additionally, she hosted a local car sales show for them.
High has also dabbled in corporate and commercial serving clients like Sam’s Club. Besides journalism, she has acted in a Star Wars fan film, Secretariat, and in her husband’s KET/PBS documentary on Lexington’s infamous Victorian-era Madame, Belle Brezing. She even made an appearance as a contestant on The Price is Right!
Lyssa High Age
High likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Lyssa High Height
High stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Lyssa High Family
High has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if High has any siblings.
Lyssa High Husband
High is married to Doug. The couple has two sons, Jackson and Harrison. Jackson was born on September 13, 2004, and is 19 years old as of 2023. On September 13, 2019, he wished Jackson a Happy 15th birthday via his Instagram account.
Doug is also a journalist who works at ABC 36 as a news co-anchor of Good Day Kentucky, News at Noon & “High Noon,” and Good Afternoon Kentucky. After 9/11, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and she trained the family Labrador as an auxiliary Search and Rescue Dog, helping Scott County Emergency Management for almost 10 years. She enjoys living in Lexington with her family and is a diehard Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan.
Lyssa High Net Worth
High has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Lyssa High Salary
High earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Lyssa High ABC 36
High is working at ABC 36 where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jeff Piecoro
- Doug High
- Paxton Boyd