Rachel Cole Biography
Rachel Cole is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for KPNX 12News, serving as a host of Arizona Midday. She has been working for the station since September 2017, after working as a morning anchor and reporter at KRIS-TV in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Rachel Cole Age
Cole was born on October 11th, but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance. Cole celebrates her birthday on October 11th. On October 11, 2024, her husband posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned “Happy Birthday Wifey! Another trip ‘round the sun #sundevils ❤️ 🤟.”
Rachel Cole Height
Cole stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Rachel Cole Family
Cole grew up with her brother, Matt Leschber. Her mother, Barbara Leschber, passed away in August 2024 after an 8-month fight with Stage III-C ovarian cancer. On August 27, 2024, she wrote a tribute to her mother on her Facebook account, captioning, “A Tribute to Barbara Leschber, the Best Mom I could have ever asked for…Mom was a WARRIOR and fought a valiant 8-month fight…that she had Stage III-C ovarian cancer…Mom was the most beautiful woman, Mom, wife, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and “Bobbie” inside and out. “ She underwent a 5-hour surgery and chemo infusions.
Before her death, Barbara spent over 4 decades as a teacher at Taylor High School. Following her death, Cole’s family launched the Leschber Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. 7 weeks after her mother’s death, her father passed away on the exact same day, Sunday and time, 7:34 a.m.
Rachel Cole Husband
Cole got married to Ryan Johnson, an Emmy Nominated Host & Producer, in October 2022. Ryan has worked for FOX Sports, Fan Duel Sports Network, and Arizona’s Family. He is involved with Breaking Par TV and Elevated Media Partners. She has a dog named Harrah. On October 21, 2025, Ryan posted a wedding photo of them on his Instagram account and captioned “Cheers to 3 years! My Love My Life ❤️.”
Rachel Cole Net Worth
Cole 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.
Rachel Cole Salary
Cole earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Rachel Cole Education
Cole joined the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2009. In 2011, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, she reported for Cronkite News.
Rachel Cole Career
Cole is working for KPNX 12News, serving as a host of Arizona Midday. In this role, she delivers the most recent in entertainment, lifestyle, and community stories across the Valley. The third-generation Arizonan looks forward to broadcasting State 48 to endorse projects, passions, and purposes.
Cole has spent the last multiple years in the Valley of the Sun covering the community extensively, from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the United Food Bank.
During her career, Cole has held numerous positions at various newsrooms, including as an anchor, reporter, and multi-skilled journalist. Before working for 12News, she was a morning anchor and reporter at KRIS-TV in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Rachel Cole 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 1.7K friends on Facebook, over 6.5K on Instagram, and over 5.9K on X.