Leigh Moody Biography
Leigh Moody is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KY3, serving as an anchor of KY3 News @11 and KY3 News @ 4 on KSPR. She has been working for the station since November 2010, after working for Bay News 9 as an anchor for nearly a decade.
Leigh Moody Age
Moody was born on February 4th, but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 40s, judging from her appearance. Moody celebrates her brithday on February 4th. On February 4, 2024, she posted herself on her Facebook account and captioned, “Nick is killing it so far on my birthday! Thanks for all the messages and well wishes, much appreciated!’
Leigh Moody Height
Moody stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Leigh Moody Family
Moody’s mother was born on November 2, 1939, and is 86 years old as of 2025. On November 2, 2025, she posted a photo of herself and her mother on her Instagram account and captioned “Happy 86th birthday to the woman who inspires me every day, in every way. You rock, Mama Moody!” Even so, she has not disclosed more details about her parents, especially her father. It is also unknown if Moody has any siblings.
Leigh Moody Husband
Moody got married to Nick on October 2, 1999. On October 2, 2025, she posted a photo of them on their wedding day on her Instagram account and captioned, “Nick and I have always been about having a fun life, including our wedding 26 years ago today. Our reception was 70’s disco themed and it was a blast! Happy anniversary baby and here’s to the fun ride never ending…”
They hope to retire one day to St. John, U.S.V.I, their favorite place in the world. The couple has three dogs named Priscilla, Bootsy, and Spaulding, as well as a cat named Kismet. Spaulding is a Great Pyrenees/Pit mix, Priscilla is a White Eskimo mix, and Bootsy is a Boxer/Beagle. Bootsy came to their garage emaciated and injured in the fall of 2020. Kismet, on the other hand, was abandoned as a kitten behind the KY3 news station.
During her free time, Moody is an ardent swimmer and diver. Also, she is an amateur gardener who can be found messing around in her flower beds most nights during spring and summer.
Leigh Moody Net Worth
Moody has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Leigh Moody Salary
Moody earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Leigh Moody Education
Moody joined the University of Central Florida in 1990 after completing her high school studies. In 1994, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio and Tv Broadcasting.
Leigh Moody Career
Moody is working for KY3, serving as an anchor of KY3 News @11 and KY3 News @ 4 on KSPR. During her career, she has received several awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Best Newscast Award, an MBA for Social Media Star, and several Missouri Broadcaster Awards for Best Anchor.
Moody launched her reporting career in Orlando, Florida, after graduating from college. After working in Orlando, she held anchoring positions in Charleston, Flint, and Tampa before relocating to Springfield in December 2010.
Moody has a passion for animal rescue and collaborates with Springfield animal control to feature lost animals on the news weekly. In March 2012, she established Leigh’s Lost and Found TV feature and Facebook page to help reunite lost pets in the Ozarks. Since its launch, the page has returned tens of thousands of pets to their families.
Moody is also a true crime junkie who has made an appearance on ABC’s 20/20 and Oxygen’s Snapped. On the show, she discussed the Gypsy Blanchard case. She appeared on 20/20’s episode about the Staudte family anti-freeze murders.
Leigh Moody Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram and Facebook. She has over 15K followers on Facebook and over 800 followers on Instagram.