Mike Benner Profile
Mike Benner is an American news reporter/anchor working for KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon. He joined KGW in April 2008.
Mike Benner Career
Benner serves at KGW as a reporter, specializing in general assignment reporting. He has been nominated for two Emmys as a general assignment reporter at KGW. He’s covered a slew of major news items. He broke the news of Kyron Horman’s disappearance, which attracted national attention. Mike was assigned to cover the Oregon Ducks in the National Championship game in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2011, but he did not get to see much of the game or the festivities. He was rushing to Tucson to cover the mass shooting at a town hall meeting held by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Mike described the disaster as one of the most complicated stories he’d ever covered.
Mike worked as a general assignment reporter at WGBA-TV (NBC) in Green Bay, Wisconsin, before heading to the Pacific Northwest. Mike previously worked at WJFW-TV (NBC) in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, as an anchor and reporter. He earned a journalism degree from Indiana University in 2004. Mike dabbled in both television and radio during his college years. He worked at WIUS, the campus radio station, as both a news director and a sports director. One of his favorite memories is calling an NCAA tournament game in Boston on the famous parquet floor between Indiana and Alabama.
Mike Benner Age
Mike was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. His age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Benner is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Mike Benner Height
Benner stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Mike Benner Family
Benner was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He was brought up alongside his elder sister. Information regarding Benner’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Quick Facts About Mike Benner
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $3 Million |
Mike Benner Wife and children
Mike is a married man but he has not disclosed the name of his wife. He resides in Portland with his wife and their three children. When he is not chasing down a story, Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends, keeping tabs on the St. Louis Cardinals and Oregon Ducks, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Mike Benner Salary
Being one of the top reporters for KGW, Benner earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Mike Benner’s Net Worth
Benner has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $3 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a journalist.
Mike Benner KGW
At KGW Benner works alongside;
- Tim Gordon
- Rod Hill
- Pat Dooris
- Orlando Sanchez
- Nina Mehlhaf
- Morgan Romero
- Matt Zaffino
- Maggie Vespa
- Laural Porter
- Kyle Iboshi
- Keely Chalmers
- Katherine Cook
- Joe Raineri
- Grant McOmie