Whitney Ward Net Worth 2023
Whitney Ward is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2023. She has accumulated her net worth with the versatility she has shown in each field she has worked in.
Her primary source of earnings is from her career as an investigative reporter, and anchor. As she progresses in her career, her net worth is projected to rise.
Year | Net Worth |
2023 | $1 Million |
2024 | $950,000 |
2025 | $900,000 |
2026 | $850,000 |
2027 | $800,000 |
Whitney Ward Salary KREM 2 News 2023
Whitney Ward receives an estimated salary of $80,000 per year, she gets a monthly salary of $6,666.40. Whitney works as an investigative reporter, anchor of KREM 2 News at 4 p.m., and co-anchor of KREM 2 News at 5 and 6 p.m.
Year | Salary Per Year | Salary Per Month |
2023 | $80,000 | $6,666.40 |
2024 | $90,000 | $7,500 |
Whitney Ward Biography
Whitney Ward is an American investigative reporter, and anchor of KREM 2 News at 4 p.m. as well as co-anchor of KREM 2 News at 5 and 6 p.m.
She proudly attended both Eastern Washington University as well as Washington State University. After spending three years at Eastern, Whitney transferred to WSU for its esteemed Edward R. Murrow Communications program.
After graduating college, she began her career at KFYR, the NBC affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota. Whitney served as a reporter and weekend anchor for three years, covering politics as well as countless National Guard stories for military operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Severe weather is known in North Dakota, so it was not uncommon for Whitney to do live shots in temperatures 30-40 degrees below zero!
Her career took her to the CBS affiliate in Youngstown, Ohio, where Whitney served as the main evening anchor at WKBN. Whitney’s work allowed her to cover 2 Presidential elections, numerous tornadoes, as well as countless stories about crime, politics, and business.
Whitney toured the world-famous Handel’s ice cream shop, which led National Geographic to rank it as one of the best in the WORLD!
She then made the decision to return to her home state of Washington to be closer to family as well as friends. Whitney spent 2 years as the main anchor at KEPR-TV in the Tri-Cities. During that time, Whitney was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists with an (Excellence in Journalism) award for Investigative Reporting after helping expose a $1.7 M fraud case in the Franklin County Public Works Department.
Since joining KREM in 2013, Whitney has continued her exemplary work shedding light on mismanagement of government resources, university cover-ups, as well as toxic chemical contamination. Her investigations have helped lead to changes in state policy as well as local government procedures and has also earned multiple journalism honors for her investigative reporting.
In the year 2013, Whitney revealed startling gaps in the Idaho foster care system and her report (Bring D Home) won a regional Edward R. Murrow award for Investigative Reporting.
In 2014, Whitney provided unparalleled coverage after the Carlton Complex wildfire burned hundreds of homes as well as more than a quarter-million acres in Central Washington. Whitney’s multi-part investigation uncovered many instances of state resources standing idle while homes as well as businesses burned to the ground.
In 2015, Whitney again brought unrivaled wildfire coverage when the even bigger Okanogan Complex fire killed 3 firefighters and burned more than half a million acres, much of it in the same areas that had burned just 1 year prior. Whitney’s relentless pursuit of truth after both fires helped bring attention to serious flaws in response protocol, however, Washington lawmakers later enacted new legislation to help prevent catastrophic wildfires as well as protect fire victims.
In the year 2016, she conducted an in-depth investigation of the WSU Bear Center, after learning about the deaths of 2 yearling cubs at the animal research facility. Her eye-opening report (Bear Facts) received a regional Edward R. Murrow award for Investigative Reporting, as well as received a regional Emmy nomination for Investigative Reporting.
In the year 2017, she took on one of her biggest stories yet widespread groundwater contamination at Fairchild Air Force Base in Airway Heights. Whitney uncovered decades of unchecked chemical pollution as well as directly questioned Fairchild’s highest-ranking Base Commander about possible solutions for contamination victims and her lengthy investigation earned a regional Edward R. Murrow award for Investigative Reporting.
She is also passionate about her work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. As a past victim of a drunk driver, Whitney is a strong advocate of education programs for youth as well as stronger penalties for offenders.
When she isn’t working, Whitney loves to enjoy a glass of fantastic Washington wine. Whitney never misses a chance to get outside! Whitney enjoys skiing, hiking with her dog, or spending time out on the boat with her lovely family.
Whitney Ward Wiki
- Birth name: Whitney Ward
- Date of birth: Not known
- Place of birth: United States
- Whitney Ward age: around 40 years (as of 2023)
- Birth sign: Not known
- Height: 5′ 6″
- Spouse: Not known
- Education:Â Eastern Washington University and Washington State University.
- Profession: an investigative reporter, and anchor
- Salary: Over $80,000 per year
- Net worth: 1 million dollars (2023)
Whitney Ward Age
Whitney is around 40 years of age as of 2023, she was born in the United States. She normally celebrates her birthday with her family and close friends every year. Her zodiac sign is not known.
Year | 2023 | 2024 |
Whitney Ward Age | 40 years | 41 years |
Whitney Ward Height
Whitney stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches approximately 1.68 m. Her weight, hair color, eye color, bra size, waist, and bust size will be updated as soon as the details are available.
Whitney Ward Parents
Whitney was born and raised in the United States of America. However, information regarding Whitney’s family members including her father, mother, and siblings is not available. We will update her parents’ details once confirmed and available to the public.
Whitney Ward Husband
Whitney is not yet married and does not have a husband. She is focused on her career and has no time to start a family now. We will update her marriage details once confirmed and available to the public.