Caitlin Knute Biography
Caitlin Knute is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KSHB 41 News, serving as an evening anchor and investigative reporter. She has been working for the station since June 2020, after working for WEEK in Peoria, Illinois, as the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. anchor for 4 years.
Caitlin Knute Age
Knute likes to keep her personal life private; hence, she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 40s, judging from her appearance.
Caitlin Knute Height
Knute stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Caitlin Knute Family
Knute’s father passed away in 2023 due to a rare, aggressive form of cancer. After he was diagnosed, the tumor blocking his liver caused him to go into septic shock. Even though he survived that ordeal, he unfortunately passed away in the E.R. On May 24, 2023, she wrote a tribute to him via her Instagram account, captioning “…He and my Mom were soulmates, he was a wonderful father to my sister and me, and he adored his granddaughters…” Even so, she has not disclosed more details about her parents.
Caitlin Knute Husband
Knute is married and has two daughters. On December 26, 2023, she posted a picture of herself and her family on her Instagram account and captioned it “Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We’ve loved having some time off to celebrate my favorite holiday.”
Caitlin Knute Net Worth
Knute has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Caitlin Knute Salary
Knute earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Caitlin Knute KSHB 41 News
Knute is working at KSHB 41 News alongside other famous KSHB 41 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Lindsey Anderson
- Wes Peery
- Jeff Penner
- Gary Lezak
- Mick Shaffer
- McKenzie Nelson
- Matt Foster
Caitlin Knute Education
Knute joined Monmouth College in 1997 after completing her high school education. In 2001, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Political Science. While in college, she played College Softball, was a radio host, an English tutor, and a College Ambassador to Incoming Students. Moreover, she was involved with the Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Caitlin Knute Career
Knute is working for KSHB 41 News, serving as an evening anchor and investigative reporter. In this role, she anchors the 4 and 5 p.m. newscasts. Before working for KSHB 41, she worked as an evening anchor at WEEK. She also has experience working in the big market, having reporter and anchored for WTVD in Raleigh/Durham for 6 years.
Besides being a trusted news source for viewers as an anchor, Knute also specializes in investigative stories, special reports, and breaking news. Moreover, she has a strong presence online via her social media outlets.
Some of her career highlights include delivering live reports from the coast during Hurricane Irene and from the John Edwards trial in Greensboro. She also interviewed President Barack Obama and filed reports form from his campaign headquarters in Des Moines, the night he clinched the 2008 Iowa Caucus.
Knute is a regional Edward R. Murrow and Emmy award winner who loves giving back to her community during her free time. Over the years, she has held several roles, including volunteering with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, being a mentor with The Queen’s Foundation, and coaching high school softball.
Caitlin Knute Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 5.8K followers on Facebook, over 1.4K on Instagram, and over 4.5K on X.