Lauren Kostiuk Biography
Lauren Kostiuk is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for WDIV Local 4 News, serving as a reporter. She has been working for the station since April 2025, after working for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a reporter and multimedia journalist for 5 years.
Lauren Kostiuk Age
Kostiuk was born on October 13, 1995, in Detroit, U.S.A. She is 30 years old as of 2025. Kostiuk celebrates her birthday on October 13th. On October 13, 2025, she posted a video of herself on her Instagram account and captioned “Dear Little Lauren 💛You turned 30 today — can you believe it? Life is pretty amazing. You met the love of your life, and the two of you are getting married…”
Lauren Kostiuk Height
Kostiuk stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Lauren Kostiuk Family
In 2014, Guy Gordon interviewed her grandpa, who was the oldest living Detroit Lions player at the time! She grew up in Detroit, 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 Kostiuk has any siblings.
Lauren Kostiuk Husband
Kostiuk got engaged to Jeff Haneline on October 19, 2024. On October 22, 2024, she shared a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned “10.19.2024 🤍”
Jeff was born on August 11, 1990, and is 35 years old as of 2025. On August 11, 2025, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned “My calm to my storm. My best friend. My everything. 💛Happy 35th birthday soon-to-be husband!” During her free time, she enjoys discovering hidden gems and exploring Metro Detroit with her fiancé and their two dogs, Milo & Murph.
Lauren Kostiuk Net Worth
Kostiuk has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Lauren Kostiuk Salary
Kostiuk earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Lauren Kostiuk Education
Kostiuk joined Columbia College Chicago in 2014 after completing her education at Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
During her time in college, she interned at WBBM and NBC Network News, where she gained early experience at the national level. Also, she served the Columbia Chronicle as a campus reporter, then campus editor, and eventually digital content manager.
Lauren Kostiuk Career
Kostiuk is working for WDIV Local 4 News, serving as a reporter. She is reputed to not only chase leads but to also build trust and nurture sources, frequently leading to breaking major stories and holding people accountable. Her work has prompted policy changes, sparked public dialogue, and increased awareness of crucial local matters.
Kostiuk is an award-winning journalist who spent multiple years refining her skills in newsrooms across the country before returning home to Metro Detroit. Before joining Local 4, she worked as a reporter and multimedia journalist for WTHR in Indianapolis and WRSP/WCCU in Champaign, Illinois.
Kostiuk has received five Emmy nominations and has received several honors from the Society of Professional Journalists, including first place for ‘daily assignment reporting.’
Kostiuk’s passion for journalism started in high school, where she worked as the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association named her the 2014 Michigan High School Journalist of the Year.
Lauren Kostiuk 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 3K followers on Facebook, over 3.1K on Instagram, and over 2.5K on X.