David Highfield Pittsburgh, Bio, Age, Husband, Kdka, Net Worth

David Highfield Bio|Wiki

David Highfield is an American Emmy award-winning host of Morning News Anchor at KDKA-TV, “Pittsburgh Today Live” Host in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Some of his reports were aired on WCBS in New York as well as KCBS in Los Angeles. Additionally, Highfield also reported live on drought conditions for “CBS This Morning” and on a train derailment for WBBM in Chicago.

Highfield has won numerous awards including nine Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards, and two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. He was also honored by readers of Pittsburgh Magazine as the Best Reporter in the city in 2017. Moreover, Highfield has been involved with many charities, including ARC of Armstrong County and The Progressive Workshop. He also served on the board of Persad Center.

David Highfield Age

He was born on September 28, 1972, in Ford City, Chicago, Illinois. Highfield is 50 years old.

David Highfield Family

He was born to his parents, Homer Larry and Judith Gail, and raised in Ford City. However, Highfield likes to keep his family away from the limelight. In due time, we will keep you posted with information development from Highfield.

David Highfield Education

He attended and graduated from Ford City High School. David graduated summa cum laude from the Newhouse School of Communications in 1993 at Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.

David Highfield Pittsburgh|KDKA

Highfield anchors KDKA’s morning newscast Your Day Pittsburgh with Heather Abraham. He also hosts Pittsburgh Today Live along with Heather Abraham in a very popular daily lifestyle and talk show.

Some of Highfield’s reports have aired on WCBS in New York and KCBS in Los Angeles. In addition, Highfield reported live on drought conditions for CBS This Morning and on a train derailment for WBBM in Chicago.

He began his career at KDKA in 1991 s a writer. He was later promoted to a newscast producer. Highfield went in front of the camera, first as the Westmoreland County Bureau Chief and later as the Beaver/Butler Bureau Chief. Additionally, he spent years as an 11 p.m. reporter and fill-in anchor. Highfield became the anchor of KDKA News at Noon in 2020.

David has covered major news including the visits of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict in the U.S, the 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the tragedy at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, the death of Mayor Bob O’Connor, the crash of Flight 427, Richard Baumhammers’ shooting spree in 2000, and the 9/11 attack from both Shanksville and the Pentagon.

He has conducted various interviews with some talented celebrities including Zachary Quinto, Ted Danson, Billy Gardell, Josh Groban, as well as Phylicia Rashad. Moreover, Highfield has done travel stories for KDKA from a consumer’s perspective.

He has also been involved with numerous charities, including ARC of Armstrong County, The Progressive Workshop as well as the board of Persad Center. Highfield played a news reporter in the short film Tommy and Me in 2009. The film has benefited Operation Safety Net, which helps people who are homeless.

Highfield is a recipient of 12 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards and two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. He also won others awards including Golden Quills for feature reporting,  the Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association award, as well as the Matrix award for flood coverage.

Some of his colleagues include;

Royce Jones-news reporter and anchor

Ray Petelin-meteorologist

Andy Sheehan-investigative and enterprise reporter

Rich Walsh-Sports Anchor and Reporter

Shelley Bortz-news reporter

Celina Pompeani-traffic reporter

Jennifer Borrasso-news reporter

David Highfield Husband|Spouse|Partner

He is married to his lovely spouse Gary Kline and they live together in Lawrenceville. Highfield and his partner Gary had their wedding on October 2015. Additionally, the ceremony, which was attended by family and friends was held at The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side. In their free time, the pair love hosting dinner parties for friends (Gary loves cooking), playing tennis together and traveling.

David Highfield Salary|Net Worth

David Highfield is an accomplished journalist, known for his work as a morning news anchor on KDKA-TV’s “Your Day Pittsburgh” and co-host of “Pittsburgh Today Live”. He is also the host and creator of “Your Pittsburgh”.

With 12 Emmy Awards to his name and a degree from Syracuse University, Highfield has established himself as a respected figure in the field of journalism. According to public records, his annual salary is an impressive $345,780, reflecting his extensive experience and dedication to his craft. His estimated net worth is valued at $2.1 million, a testament to his successful career in the media industry.

What Happened To David Highfield

Highfield had surgery on January 2022 and before that, he was in the comfort of his home due to some health-related issue. Highfield has not updated his social media after his surgery. During his sick leave, Briana Smith is filling in for him.

How Old Is David Highfield

David Highfield, who is currently a news anchor and television host, was born in 1972 in Ford City, Chicago, Illinois, which makes him 51 years old. He celebrates his birthday every year on September 28 with his partner, family, and close friends.

Is David Highfield Married

David Highfield is happily married to his husband Gary Kline, whom he wed in October 2015. The couple has been together for several years and is proud to be a husband.

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