Megan Newquist Biography and Wikipedia
Megan Newquist is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist currently serving as a morning and midday news anchor at KSTP-TV & KSTC in St Paul, Minnesota. Previously, she worked as an evening news anchor and reporter at WTVQ-TV in Lexington, Kentucky.
Megan Newquist Education
Newquist first earned her majors in mass communication and journalism from California State University in Sacramento. More details about her educational background will be updated as soon as possible.
Megan Newquist Age and Birthday
How old is Megan? Megan is 36 years old as of 2024. She was born on July 22, 1988, in Sacramento, California, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on July 22nd of every year. READ: Lee Goldberg
Megan Newquist Nationality | Ethnicity
Megan holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in the United States. She is of White ethnicity/heritage.
Megan Newquist Height | Measurements
Newquist stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and also maintains a body weight of 121 lbs (55 kg). Details about her other body measurements are currently under review.
Megan Newquist Parents
Megan was born and raised in a simple middle-class family living in the United States by her parents. However, information regarding her mother and father is currently not available. This is because she is known for being private with her family details in various interviews. We shall update more details about Megan’s family and parents once confirmed available.
Megan Newquist Husband
Is Newquist Married? Megan is married to her husband, Josh. The two tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony that was attended by family and friends. They also like to keep details about their love life away from the public. However, they enjoy doing several activities like camping, cooking, traveling and more together. READ: Mary Calvi
Megan Newquist Twins
Megan and her husband are blessed with two lovely twins, Reed and Sophie Rochelle. More details about her children will be updated once confirmed available.
Megan Newquist Salary
Megan working as WTVQ-TV’s Correspondent anchor based in Lexington, Kentucky, earns an estimated annual salary ranging from $56,500 – $120,000.
Megan Newquist Net Worth
Megan is an American journalist, anchor and correspondent who has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from her career as a broadcast journalist.
Megan Newquist KSTP- TV
Megan commenced her career as a bureau reporter at KHSL-TV in Redding, CA, undertaking a diverse array of roles from reporter to producer to morning anchor. Her professional journey also encompassed three years as the evening anchor before she transitioned to WTVQ-TV in Lexington, KY in 2004, where she assumed the role of evening news anchor. Subsequently, in 2009, Megan became an integral part of 5 Eyewitness News. READ: Eboni K. Williams
Dedicated to her craft, Megan rises early each day to deliver the news from 5:30-7:00 a.m. on KSTP and also serves as the host for the station’s lifestyle show, Minnesota Live, airing from 9-10 a.m. A recipient of multiple Emmy Awards, Megan’s journalistic excellence was recognized in 2019 for her exclusive interview with the father of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, who tragically lost her life in a police shooting after reporting a potential assault. In 2020, 5 Eyewitness News Mornings, under Megan’s leadership, received an Emmy for its comprehensive coverage of the unrest following George Floyd’s death. Additionally, Megan and her team were honored in 2016 for their reporting on the death of music icon Prince and for her breaking news coverage of the Minneapolis Police Officers’ exoneration in the shooting death of Jamar Clark.
During her tenure in Kentucky, Megan demonstrated exceptional commitment, anchoring for thirteen consecutive hours during the tragic crash of Comair Flight 5191, an event that claimed the lives of 49 out of 50 passengers. The station’s coverage of this incident earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award.
Beyond her professional achievements, Megan is actively involved in philanthropy, volunteering at Shriner’s Hospital for Children and participating in Camp Achieve and the Shriner’s Prom. Throughout the year, she serves as an emcee for various events across the Twin Cities, showcasing her dedication to community engagement. Outside of work, Megan and her husband find joy in renovating their home, camping, cooking, and exploring new destinations. They are proud parents to 10-year-old twins and share their home with their chocolate lab, Llo
