Kirk Yuhnke Profile
Kirk Yuhnke is an American journalist working as the weekday morning anchor and reporter on FOX31 Morning News in Denver, Colorado, United States. He joined the station in April 2013 and previously worked at KNXV ABC 15 in Phoenix, Arizona where he served as the morning anchor and technology reporter.
Kirk Yuhnke Education
He is a Kent State University School of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate with a degree in broadcast news. He spent his college years reporting on breaking news, anchoring student newscasts, and “DJing” on the college radio station. Kirk has had an interest in broadcasting since he drove his parents insane with a Mr. Microphone, manned the PA for the morning announcements in high school, and took to the stage in the high school theater.
Kirk Yuhnke Career
Yuhnke is the weekday morning anchor and reporter on FOX31 Morning News in Denver, Colorado, United States. Kirk’s family relocated to the Cleveland suburbs while he was in high school. Growing up in the cold, he and his family enjoyed spending time outside skiing and sledding until their fingers and faces became numb. It comes with the territory of growing up in the Midwest.
Kirk got his first few jobs out of college in Michigan, working as an anchor and reporter in Lansing and Flint. He then went on to work as a morning anchor/reporter in Salt Lake City. After three years, he traded his skis for sunscreen and relocated to Phoenix to anchor the morning news. A few years in the scorching sun convinced Kirk and his family that it was time to return to the four seasons.
Kirk has covered countless news stories over the past 15 years, but the day the northeast went dark in 2003 when six miners became trapped in a mine in Utah, or his trip to the East Coast to cover Hurricane Sandy, will live with him forever. He has received numerous awards, including an Emmy in 2009 for his work anchoring breaking news coverage and an Emmy nomination in 2012 for the best anchor in Denver. Kirk enjoys getting out and about in his neighborhood.
Kirk Yuhnke Age
Yuhnke’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Yuhnke is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Quick Facts About Kirk Yuhnke
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Katie |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Kirk Yuhnke Height
Yuhnke stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Kirk Yuhnke Family
Information regarding Yuhnke’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Kirk Yuhnke Wife
Kirk and his wife Katie enjoy hiking Colorado’s numerous trails. They spend the majority of their time these days chasing their 9-year-old son, 6-year-old daughter, and 1-year-old baby around the neighborhood. As a father of three, the American Heart Association’s and Children’s hospitals’ efforts hit close to home. In 2010, his daughter was born with a congenital heart defect. The doctors and nurses at Phoenix Children’s Hospital were responsible for closing the hole in her heart. He is deeply committed to raising awareness about congenital heart defects.
Kirk Yuhnke Salary
Being one of the top journalists for FOX31, Yuhnke earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Kirk Yuhnke Net Worth
Yuhnke has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor and reporter.
What happened Kirk Yuhnke?
Yuhnke is the weekday morning anchor and reporter on FOX31 Morning News in Denver, Colorado, United States. He joined the station in April 2013.
Kirk Yuhnke FOX31
At FOX31 Yuhnke works alongside
- Natalie Tysdal
- Chris Tomer
- Deborah Takahara
- Kim Posey
- Chris Parente
- Meagan O’Halloran
- Ashley Michels
- Matt Mauro
- Matt Makens
- Jessica Lebel
- Michael Konopasek
- Jeremy Hubbard
- Aristea Brady