Lara Moritz Biography
Lara Moritz is an American Anchor, Reporter, Editor, and Producer working for KMBC 9 News, serving as an anchor at 4, 6, and 10 p.m. She has been working for the station since January 1995, after working for KSNT as the 6 and 10 p.m. anchor and crime beat reporter.
Lara Moritz Age
Moritz 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 50s, judging from her appearance.
Lara Moritz Height
Moritz stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Lara Moritz Family
Moritz grew up in Wisconsin but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Moritz has any siblings.
Lara Moritz Husband
Moritz got married to Todd Ummelmann on April 6, 2006. On April 6, 2025, she posted a video of her husband on her Instagram account and captioned, “17 years ago today we shared our marriage vows. Today, Todd went crazy with a…”
The couple has a daughter named Kathryn and a son named Tanner. On September 17, 2024, she posted a picture of herself and Kathryn on her Instagram and captioned “I got to hug and love on my girl! Six months apart is too long…#daughter #love #visit” Kathryn was born on December 23, 1999, and is 25 years old as of 2024. On December 23, 2023, she wished Kathryn a happy 24th birthday via an Instagram post.
Moritz enjoys running and has finished three full marathons, two half-marathons, and one triathlon. She also loves to lift weights and walk. One fact about her: She listens to The Grateful Dead Channel on Satellite Radio.
Lara Moritz Net Worth
Moritz has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, Editor, and Producer.
Lara Moritz Salary
Moritz earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Lara Moritz Education
Moritz joined Knox College in Galesburg in 1986 after completing her high school studies. In 1990, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Writing. She then furthered her studies at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, graduating with a Master of Science degree.
Lara Moritz Career
Moritz is working for KMBC 9 News, serving as an anchor at 4, 6, and 10 p.m. She believes that the people she has met while broadcasting stories have helped shape her as a human being. Some of these stories have been humbling while others have been inspiring, making each story valuable.
Moritz’s most memorable interview to date was a one-on-one interview with President Barack Obama. During her career, she has received three Edward R. Murrow awards and three Emmys for her reports.
Before KMBC 9, Moritz worked for KSNT as the 6 and 10 p.m. anchor and crime beat reporter. She also served the station as a morning producer, weekend anchor, and part time editor/photographer.
Lara Moritz 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 40K followers on Facebook, over 4K on Instagram, and over 11K on X.