Blake Sammann Biography
Blake Sammann is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for KKTV, serving as an anchor of 11 News This Morning since he was promoted in January 2026. He joined the station in February 2024 as the weekend anchor and multimedia journalist. Before joining the station in 2024, he worked for WGEM in Quincy, Illinois, for almost 5 years.
Blake Sammann Age
Sammann likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30s, judging from his appearance.
Blake Sammann Height
Sammann stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Blake Sammann Family
Sammann was born to Elizabeth and Derek Sammann. He grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago with 2 brothers, including his twin, Tyler. Tyler graduated from The George Washington University with his Master’s in Security Policy Studies in May 2026. On May 20, 2026, he congratulated his brother via a Facebook post.
Derek, his father, celebrates his birthday on February 17th. On February 17, 2026, he posted photos of his family on his Facebook account and captioned, “Happy birthday to the man, the myth, the legend Derek Sammann! Everything I am is because of you. Here is to many more years of celebrating the greatest dad there ever was.” He studied at Northwestern University while Elizabeth studied at DePaul University and Northwestern University.
Blake Sammann Wife
Sammann is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. During his free time, he explores Colorado’s incredible natural beauty, skis, supports the Chicago Bears, plays golf, and spends time with friends and family.
Blake Sammann Net Worth
Sammann has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Blake Sammann Salary
Sammann earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Blake Sammann KKTV
Sammann is working at KKTV alongside other famous KKTV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Adam Atchison
- Lindsey Boetsch
- Melissa Henry
- Kevin Bloemberg
- Josephine Saige
- Jessica Mendoza
- Corey Rholdon
Blake Sammann Education
Sammann joined the University of Missouri in 2015 after completing his studies at New Trier High School. In 2019, he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
During his time in college, Sammann anchored, reported, and produced newscasts at KOMU, the mid-Missouri NBC affiliate. He was also involved with the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (Gamma Kappa Chapter).
Blake Sammann Career
Sammann is working for KKTV, serving as an anchor of 11 News This Morning. He initially served the station as the weekend anchor and multimedia journalist for 2 years before he was promoted to his current role in January 2026.
During his time at KKTV, Sammann has been a significant contributor to the station’s success, playing a key role in the award-winning coverage of the Mollie Kathleen Mine rescue. He also won a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for best newscast.
Before relocating to Colorado Springs, Sammann spent nearly five years at WGEM, the Gray Media station in Quincy, Illinois. He started his stint as weekend anchor and multimedia journalist. After 3 years, he was later promoted to the morning anchor desk.
While working in Quincy, Sammann earned several awards for his reporting and anchoring. He also broadcast problems that affected those living in west-central Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southeast Iowa.
Blake Sammann Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook and Instagram. He has over 300 followers on Facebook and over 800 on Instagram.