John Holt Profile
John Holt is an American award-winning journalist working for “FOX 4News serving as a co-anchor. He previously worked at KSNW-TV in Wichita, Kansas where he served as the 5, 6, and 10 pm News anchor from 1987 to 1994.
John Holt Education
In 1977, he joined The University of Kansas where he attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1981. From 1981 to 1984, he was still a student at The University of Kansas where he attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
John Holt Career
He serves as the co-anchor for “FOX 4 News at 5, 6, and 9 p.m.” and as an investigative and special projects reporter for FOX 4 News. He has also received a number of honors, including Regional Emmys for anchoring, news writing, investigative reporting, general assignment reporting, and feature reporting. John was inducted into the NATAS Mid-America Emmy Chapter’s “Silver Circle” in 2018.
Media Mix, a Kansas City-based media professionals group, named John TV Personality of the Year in 2000, 2006, and 2008. John was named an Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout by the Heart of America Boy Scout Council in 2015. He was the Honorary Chair of the 2018 Heart of America Council “School Night For Scouting.” As a volunteer, John is involved in the community, serving on the boards of the Head for the Cure Foundation, the KU Advancement Board, and the Kansas Bar Association Media-Bar Committee.
He is a former board chair and member of Friends of Johnson County Developmental Supports, as well as a former board member of the KU Alumni Association-Kansas City Chapter Board. John emcees and hosts a number of events for metro area charities, including Benedictine College, The University of Kansas, The University of Kansas Hospital, Blue Valley Educational Foundation, The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, and The University of Kansas Hospital Foundation. Prior to working at FOX 4 News, he worked at WIBW-TV in Topeka and KSNW-TV in Wichita.
Quick Facts About John Holt
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Suzy Holt |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
John Holt Age
Holt’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Holt is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
John Holt Height
Holt stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
John Holt Family
Information regarding Holt’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
John Holt Wife
Holt is married to Suzy Holt. The couple has two grown children; a son Jack Holt who is U.S. Army Reserve Capt. and a daughter Dr. Katie Moes, NP.
John Holt Salary
Being one of the top journalists for FOX4, Holt earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
John Holt’s Net Worth
Holt has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an investigative and special projects reporter.
John Holt Prostate cance|Cancer survivor
Holt was diagnosed with Prostate cancer back in 2010. Due to his annual checkups and PSA screening, his cancer was detected early. He says that he was very traumatized after the diagnosis and did not know what to do.
With John’s family history, his diagnosis wasn’t shocking because his grandfather succumbed to the same disease and his father is also a prostate cancer survivor. His wife was always by his side through this journey. He says,
“I’ll never forget getting the call. We were so sure the biopsy would be clean, I’m grinning into the phone, all happy, like, ‘Hey! Hope you’re calling me with good news!’” “Then I hear this pause,” John says. “Silence. And it hits me: I have cancer.”
John Holt FOX4 Kansas City
At FOX4 Kansas City Holt works alongside;
- Abby Eden
- Mark Alford
- Nick Vasos
- Kerri Stowell
- Kim Byrnes
- Karli Ritter
- Michelle Bogowith
- Garry Frank
- Alex Countee
- Christel Bell
- Loren Halifax
- Pat McGonigle
- Deneysha Richard
- Rob Collins
- Harold Kuntz