Sarah Lighthiser Biography
Sarah Lighthiser is an American Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist working at KHQA-TV in Quincy, Illinois as a weekend evening meteorologist and multimedia journalist. Before joining the station in June 2023, she worked for Carol Stream Park District.
Sarah Lighthiser Age
Lighthiser likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 20s.
Sarah Lighthiser Height
Lighthiser stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches.
Sarah Lighthiser Family
Lighthiser has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Lighthiser has any siblings.
Sarah Lighthiser Husband / Boyfriend
Lighthiser seems to be single according to her posts on her social media platforms. However, she is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Lighthiser being in any past relationship with anyone.
During Lighthiser’s leisure time, she likes gardening (she is an ardent plant lover). She has a garden where she has grown pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries. Lighthiser also likes engaging in any other outdoor activity when she is not at work.
Sarah Lighthiser Net Worth
Lighthiser has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist.
Sarah Lighthiser Salary
Lighthiser earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Sarah Lighthiser Education
Lighthiser is a 2023 graduate of Northern Illinois University (NIU), where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Meteorology, as well as a certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). During her stint at the university, she was part of the Huskie Marching Band, Bowling League, and Alpha Phi Omega. In the year 2021, Lighthiser was part of the team that runs NIU’s group of students who study weather, called the American Meteorological Society. She worked on telling people about it. At NIU, she followed and learned from people working in places like Rockford and Milwaukee. Lighthiser had her high school studies at West Chicago Community High School.
Sarah Lighthiser Career
Lighthiser serves at KHQA-TV as a weekend evening meteorologist and multimedia journalist. Before joining KHQA, she served at Carol Stream Park District for 4 years and 2 months. There her most recent role was as a part-time Lead Counselor (from May 2023 to June 2023). She began as a part-time Assistant Site Coordinator (December 2021 – May 2023), and then as a Summer Camp Counselor (May 2019 – June 2023).
Away from journalism work, Lighthiser also loves giving back to the community. She volunteered as the Social Media Chair for the NIU American Meteorological Society from May 2021 to May 2022. Additionally, she participated in meteorologist job shadows at WDJT CBS 58 from August 2022 to January 2023, and at WTVO-TV/WQRF-TV and 13 WREX in March 2023. She also served as an NIU-NWS Coop Observer with the National Weather Service from August 2019 to December 2019, contributing to data collection and analysis.
Further demonstrating her commitment to service, Lighthiser volunteered at Anderson Market Garden at NIU for two months in April and May 2023. Her leadership skills were evident as she held the position of Leadership Vice President at the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity from May 2022 to May 2023. Moreover, she dedicated her time to supporting STEM education by volunteering at NIU STEAM Fest from October 2021 to October 2022.
Sarah Lighthiser KHQA-TV
Lighthiser is working at KHQA-TV alongside other famous KHQA-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Mackenzie LaPorte
- Rich Cain
- Tegan Orpet
Sarah Lighthiser Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 190 followers on Instagram, over 400 followers on her Facebook, and over 210 followers on her Twitter.