Tricia Macke Biography
Tricia Macke is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor/Reporter and Model working for FOX 19 – WXIX in Newport, Kentucky as a primary news anchor. She has been working for the station since 1993 after working as a Fashion Model.
Tricia Macke Age
Macke was born on January 29 in the United States. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 50s.
Tricia Macke Height
Macke stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Tricia Macke Family | Sister
Macke was raised in Newport, Kentucky alongside her sister, Beth. Her sister died in the year 2005 at the age of 39, due to cancer. She has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Tricia Macke Husband
Macke is married to her lovely spouse, Chris Macke, a graduate of Chase Law School and the University of Kentucky. Chris works as a patent attorney based in Newport, Kentucky. Macke says that her husband is among the smartest individuals she knows and that Chris is a great/fantastic father!
Tricia Macke Children
Macke and her husband Chris take great pride in being mom and dad to their 4 biological kids; 3 sons and 1 daughter: Spence (son – firstborn), Piper (daughter – secondborn), Dash (son – thirdborn), and Saylor (son – lastborn). Macke and her husband are also adopted parents to her niece called Katlynn, who is her late sister’s daughter. After her sister’s death, Macke decided to adopt her daughter, and since then Macke has been raising her niece as her own daughter. Macke says that she loves spending time at home when she is not working, where she chills with her kids and husband.
Tricia Macke Net Worth
Macke has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Tricia Macke Salary
Macke earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tricia Macke Education
Macke is a proud alumnus of Northern Kentucky University, where she attended from 1987 to 1992. She graduated from the university with a Bachelor’s degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. Macke has also been a student at Newport Central Catholic where she studied for one year (1987).
Tricia Macke Career
Macke serves at FOX 19 – WXIX as a primary news anchor of the 10 AM newscasts, a role she has held since the year 2019. Over the years at the station, she has worked as a news reporter, weekend news anchor, and host of morning shows.
Before embarking on the TV news business, Macke had a job in radio where she anchored the midday news on 1530 WCKY-AM. Every day, she advises young people that if they want to achieve something in life, they need to put in hard work. She follows the saying of Abraham Lincoln, “Whatever you are, be a good one,” and tries her best to live by it.
Over the years of her career, Macke has reported on numerous local stories that have gained attention. She has also reported on events from different parts of the world, including Bosnia, Israel, and Germany. She has also covered stories like John Glenn’s return to space and the O.J. Simpson double murder trial. While it is important to cover tragic events, Macke has always had a passion for writing stories that make people laugh, feel good, or have a positive impact in some way.
Throughout his career, she has won multiple Emmy Awards for her remarkable work as a news reporter and anchor. She also holds an Associated Press Award. During her leisure time, she likes playing or watching various sports (she is a sports lover) such as tennis, basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf. She also loves volunteering at charity causes when she is free. She founded the KY Royals, a basketball organization. She has served as a coach for a number of outstanding basketball teams. Additionally, Macke has taught multiple children how to play basketball. Additionally, Macke loves hitting the gym during her free time.
Tricia Macke Weight Loss | Illness
Macke went on her social media and shared that she had faced thyroid disease during her four pregnancies. Each time, she gained a significant amount of weight, around 60 pounds, between the years 2007 and 2000. Eventually, her thyroid disease developed into Hashimoto’s, and she also discovered that she had allergies to many foods. As a result, she had to make drastic changes to her diet.
Dealing with menopause, Macke decided to hire a personal trainer two years ago to take her role as a mom seriously. As of 2019, she felt healthier than ever before. Her advice to others is to never give up on themselves. She emphasizes the importance of hard work and making willpower a part of their everyday lives. If someone finds it difficult to do it for themselves, they should do it for someone they love.
Tricia Macke House
Macke has a 3,625-square-foot home located in Fort Thomas. She expresses a desire to have a carriage house or convert the garage so that her parents can live with her and she can take care of them. The walls of her home are adorned with numerous family photos, showcasing the importance of family to Macke. She and her husband, Chris, have put effort into furnishing and decorating their five children’s rooms. They have also transformed their backyard from a forested area into a family-friendly playground.
Although the backyard initially appeared like a gravel pit, the Mackes envisioned creating a court for basketball and tennis, complete with fencing and lights. They gradually worked on the project, ensuring proper settling of the earth and retaining wall. In addition to the court, they added a putting green, chipping tees, a trampoline, a rope climbing wall, a pool house, and landscaping. The entire project took approximately nine years and required significant effort from Chris, Macke, and her father. The backyard is now a lively place during the warm months, enjoyed by the family both during the day and at night.
Tricia Macke FOX 19
Macke is working at FOX 19 where she works alongside other famous FOX 19 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Amber Jayanth
- Dan Wells
- Andrea Finney
- Rob Williams
- Jessica Schmidt
- Alison Montoya
- Steve Horstmeyer
- Frank Marzullo
- Megan O’Rourke
- Catherine Bodak
- Trevor Peters – left FOX 19
Tricia Macke 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 4.2K followers on Instagram.
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