Brad Stephens Biography
Brad Stephens is an American Anchor and Reporter working at KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri as an evening anchor. Before joining the station in October 2005, he worked for WOFL-TV.
Brad Stephens Age
Stephens was born on 11 May 1964 (according to The Famous Info) in the United States. He is therefore 60 years old as of 2024 and celebrates his birthday on the 11th of May every year.
Brad Stephens Height
Stephens stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches.
Brad Stephens Family
Stephens 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 Stephens has any siblings.
Brad Stephens Wife | Children
Stephens is a married man but the name of his spouse is under review. However, the couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their 2 kids, whose identities are also under review. The family resides happily in the Kansas City area, Missouri.
hen Stephens is not at work, he likes spending precious time with his kids and wife, chilling at the Missouri lakes, rooting for the Royals game at Kauffman, mowing his yard, jogging, or just doing any outdoor activity.
Brad Stephens Net Worth
Stephens has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Brad Stephens Salary
Stephens earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Brad Stephens Career and Education
Stephens is a 1987 alumnus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Broadcast Journalism. In regard to his profession, Stephens serves at KCTV 5 News as an evening news anchor, appearing on the 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, and 10 PM newscasts. Before joining KCTV, he worked for FOX 35 – WOFL-TV in Orlando, Florida as a main news anchor for half a decade (from August 1999 to July 2004). He has also worked for stations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Lincoln, Oregon; and Omaha, Nebraska, as a news anchor and reporter.
Growing up in Nebraska, Stephens, like many others in the central plains, learned to respect the power of tornadoes. However, nothing could have put him on the preparation for the devastation caused by a massive, deadly tornado. In May 2011, Stephens and his colleagues at KCTV covered the aftermath of an EF-5 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri. They reported on the shocking destruction and tragic loss of life that forever changed the city and its residents.
In an interview, Stephens shared the devastating aftermath of the tornado, describing the widespread destruction of businesses and homes and the tragic loss of 161 lives. Despite the sorrow, Stephens has revisited Joplin, MO several times to witness the inspiring resilience of its people and the city’s remarkable recovery. Through his work in news reporting, Stephens has had a firsthand view of the ups and downs of community life, providing him with a unique perspective on the human experience.
Only a few years after the challenging events of the 2011 spring, Stephens had an exhilarating experience covering from San Francisco as the Kansas City Royals made their unlikely journey to the World Series with the Giants in the year 2014. He says that he also fondly remembers the excitement of covering the Royals’ World Series win against the New York Mets the following year at Kauffman Stadium, which he considered his second home.
Stephens takes pride in his contributions at KCTV. Throughout the years, he has been fortunate to receive multiple nominations for Emmy awards. In the year 2016, Stephens was especially honored to win 2 Emmy awards. One was for a story where KCTV collaborated with the Overland Park Fire Department to showcase how quickly house fires can spread. However, the recognition he treasures the most is being named the recipient of the 2017 local NAACP Media and Journalism Award.
Brad Stephens KCTV
Stephens is working at KCTV alongside other famous KCTV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Carolyn Long
- Bill Hurrelbrink
- Zac Summers
- Carolina Cruz
- Jiani Navarro
- Nathan Brennan
- Savannah Tennyson
- Greg Bennett
- Scott Reiss
- Marleah Campbell
- Neal Jones
- Jared Koller
- Julia Avery
- Joe McLean
- Joe Hennessy
Brad Stephens COVID-19
In May 2022, KCTV reported that Stephens was at home recovering from COVID-19. After a couple of weeks in quarantine, he eventually recovered, and he got back to his newscasts.
Brad Stephens Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Twitter, where he has over 8.1K followers.
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