Michael Konopasek Profile
Michael Konopasek is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as an external communications manager at Denver International Airports-City & County of Denver of Aviation. From August 2016 to May 2022, he worked at FOX 31-KDVR in Denver, Colorado where he served on Sunday mornings beginning at 8 a.m., until 10 a.m., and provided updates on weekday afternoons and evenings.
Michael Konopasek Education
He went to Munster High School where he attained his High School Diploma. He later joined Ball State University where he attained his Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications and Political Science. From May 2009 to August 2009, he interned at ABC 7 in Chicago, Illinois.
Michael Konopasek Career
Konopasek serves as an external communications manager at Denver International Airports-City & County of Denver of Aviation. He previously worked at Frontier Airlines in Denver, Colorado where he served as a corporate communications manager from June 2022 to January 2024. From August 2016 to May 2022, he worked at FOX 31-KDVR in Denver, Colorado where he served on Sunday mornings beginning at 8 a.m., until 10 a.m., and provided updates on weekday afternoons and evenings.
Prior to working at FOX 31, he worked at KING 5 in Seattle, Washington where he served as a reporter from July 2014 to July 2016. From May 2011 to July 2014, he worked at News 9 in Oklahoma City where he served as a general assignment reporter. He previously worked at WPTA in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he served as a reporter.
Michael’s work as a journalist has influenced people’s lives. Following a delayed alert in 2017, his reporting in Colorado prompted state leaders to commit to a public dialogue on establishing best practices for AMBER Alerts. The Denver Police Department credited Michael with bringing the Safe Place program to their attention the same year.
His coverage of Seattle’s anti-hate crime initiative prompted Denver to implement a Safe Place program. He has covered national and international news, including his gavel-to-gavel coverage of Taylor Swift’s sex assault trial in 2017 and what was Washington state’s largest wildfire in 2014.
Quick Facts About Michael Konopasek
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
During the 2015 Umpqua Community College shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, Michael also worked as a TEGNA correspondent, reporting for television stations across the country. Michael was a part of the award-winning coverage of the 2014 Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting near Seattle, which earned him an Edward R. Murrow Award.
He reported live from the heart of the deadly Moore, Oklahoma tornado destruction path a year ago, moments after the EF5 twister devastated the area. In 2014, his coverage of the tragedy was recognized with a regional Emmy Award.
Michael was nominated for a second Emmy in 2018 for his coverage of a deadly ambush on sheriff’s deputies in suburban Denver. Michael also volunteers with Healthy Learning Paths, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable health education to children across Colorado, in his spare time. He hosts the organization’s annual “Race 4 Kids’ Health” in Broomfield.
Konopasek is a former Chicago double-decker bus tour guide who is originally from the Northwest Indiana suburbs of Chicago. Michael was also awarded a journalism fellowship in 2018 that allowed him to report from the Korean Demilitarized Zone as part of international efforts to rid the peninsula of nuclear weapons.
Michael Konopasek Age
Konopasek’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Konopasek is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Michael Konopasek Height
Konopasek stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Michael Konopasek Family
Information regarding Konopasek’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Michael Konopasek Wife
Information about Konopasek’s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Konopasek is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
Michael Konopasek Salary
Being one of the top journalists for FOX31, Konopasek earned an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Michael Konopasek Net Worth
Konopasek has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor and reporter.
Michael Konopasek Leaving FOX31
Michael worked at FOX 31 from August 2016 to May 2022 and served as a General assignment reporter and weekend anchor. He is now working at Denver International Airport serving as an external communications manager.
Michael Konopasek FOX31
At FOX31 Konopasek worked alongside
- Kirk Yuhnke
- Natalie Tysdal
- Chris Tomer
- Kim Posey
- Chris Parente
- Meagan O’Halloran
- Ashley Michels
- Matt Mauro
- Matt Makens
- Jessica Lebel
- Jeremy Hubbard
- Keagan Harsha
- Bruce Haertl
- Paula Haddock
- Nick Griffith