Bennett Haeberle Biography
Bennett Haeberle is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter working for WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago in Illinois as an investigative reporter. Prior to joining the station in May 2023, he worked for WBNS-TV.
Bennett Haeberle Age
Haeberle was born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. However, he likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born, but he might be in his 40s, judging from his appearance.
Bennett Haeberle Height
Haeberle stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Bennett Haeberle Family
Haeberle grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. However, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Haeberle has any siblings.
Bennett Haeberle Wife / Children
Haeberle is a married man and his spouse is Sarah. He has managed to keep his marriage life quite private from the limelight, hence their wedding date is unknown. The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their 2 daughters, whose names are under review.
Haeberle likes spending his spare time with his wife, kids, and friends, giving back to the community by volunteering, exploring the Chicago area, cycling, swimming, or running. As a runner, he has finished the Boston Marathon and he says that he looks forward to running more marathons.
Bennett Haeberle Net Worth
Haeberle has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Bennett Haeberle Salary
Haeberle earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Bennett Haeberle Education
Haeberle is a proud alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington, where he attended from 1999 to 2003. He graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and History. During his stint at the university, he served at the Indiana Daily Student as a managing editor and reporter.
Bennett Haeberle Career
Haeberle serves at NBC Chicago – WMAQ as an investigative reporter. Before joining NBC Chicago, he served as the Chief Investigative Reporter at WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, for over five years from August 2017 to May 2023. Haeberle’s investigative journalism journey also includes a three-year stint as an Investigative Reporter at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana, from January 2014 to August 2017.
Before his time in Indianapolis, she worked as an Anchor and Reporter at WDRB Media in Louisville, Kentucky, for seven years from January 2007 to January 2014. Haeberle began his career as a Reporter and Photographer at WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky, where he spent three years from September 2003 to December 2006.
Haeberle finds great satisfaction in the investigative stories he’s done that actually made a difference. His extensive investigative coverage over several years on the mistreatment of kids in Ohio care facilities resulted in more inspections and eventually the shutdown of one problematic facility. Child advocates recognized his efforts in a nationwide campaign, and his work became a foundation for proposed legislation in Congress aiming to expand protections for those under care.
Haeberle’s investigation into flaws in the Ohio parole system revealed the state’s shortcomings in monitoring ex-prisoners, even when they were using GPS monitors. His coverage, along with his colleagues, prompted the creation of a governor’s task force to address the issues. Additionally, state lawmakers modified the law to establish more stringent sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of violent crimes.
Throughout his journalism career, he has won several awards and honors for his incredible work. Some of these awards include a regional Edward R. Murrow award, 7 regional Emmy Awards, and 2 National Headliner Awards. He has contributed to the winning of a National Edward R. Murrow Award for spot news. he and his crew earned this for the coverage of a commercial plane crash.
Bennett Haeberle NBC 5 Chicago – WMAQ-TV
Haeberle is working at WMAQ-TV where he works alongside other famous WMAQ-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Cortney Hall
- Stefan Holt
- Alex Maragos
- Kye Martin
- Natalie Martinez
- Brant Miller
- JC Navarrete
- Art Norman
- Lauren Petty
Bennett Haeberle Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 2.4 followers on Twitter.