Melissa Langbehn Profile
Melissa Langbehn is an American news anchor working for WAOW News 9. She joined the WAOW News team in 1991 where she anchors News 9 WAOW at 6 p and co-anchors News 9 WAOW’s Live at 5 p.m. Previously she worked at WJFW TV as a Bureau Chief and Anchor.
Melissa Langbehn Education
Langbehn is a proud graduate of D.C. Everest High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh to further her education. After completing her studies in 1984, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Radio, Film, and Television. Upon graduation, she started her broadcast journalism career.

Melissa Langbehn Career
Langbehn is a news anchor at WAOW News 9. She joined the WAOW News team in 1991 and anchors News 9 WAOW at 6 p and co-anchors News 9 WAOW’s Live at 5 p.m. Prior to joining the station, she served at WJFW TV as a Bureau Chief and Anchor.
She likes being involved in community work apart from her journalism career. Langbehn is a member of the Children’s Miracle Network. The organization helps injured children and helps sick children in the area.
Melissa Langbehn Age
She grew up in the Wausau area. Her age is not known for she has managed to keep her personal life private. It is therefore not known how old she is or when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Melissa Langbehn Height
Langbehn stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Langbehn
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Dave Klein |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Melissa Langbehn Family
She grew up in the Wausau area. Langbehn has not shared information about her parents or siblings.
Melissa Langbehn Husband
Langbehn is married to Dave Klein. They tied the knot in 1986 and they have an adorable son, Justin. The couple also has some collies that keep them very busy. They reside in the Wausau area.
Melissa Langbehn Salary
Being one of the top journalists for WAOW News 9 Langbehn earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Melissa Langbehn Net Worth
Langbehn has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a news anchor.
Melissa Langbehn Awards
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press Association have recognized Langbehn’s work and awarded her several awards. She was named the winner of the Carol Brewer Award in 2008.
In addition, she attended the prestigious Poynter Institute. She took home honors one after the other voted by readers of the Wausau City Pages as a ” Favorite Television Personality.”
At WAOW Langbehn works alongside;
- Brendan Mackey
- Brad Hanson
- Isak Dinesen boo
- Jade Henschel
- Brittany Slaughter
- Kathryn Halvorsen
- Neena Pacholke
- Courtney Terlecki
- Natalie Sopyla
- Sabrina Lee
- Tony Schumacher
- Jackson Garlock
- Justin Loew
- Brad Miller
- Addison Van Patten
- Alex Stewart