Heather Skold Biography

Heather Skold is an American journalist working as an anchor for the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. on weekdays at KRDO NewsChannel 13. She joined the station in September 2007 and has served the station for over a decade. Previously, she worked for KIVI in Boise, Idaho, as a morning anchor for 3 years.

Heather Skold Education

Skold joined Wheaton College after finishing her high school education. She graduated with a double major in Journalism and Music. Further, she spent time studying in Los Angeles at the World Journalism Institute, where she was honored as a Fellow.

Heather Skold Career

Skold works as an anchor for the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. on weekdays at KRDO NewsChannel 13. She looks forward to being in her home state after chasing stories across the country for over 10 years. During her career, she has had stops in Wheaton, Grand Junction, and Boise. Over this time, she has broadcast memorable national tragedies such as Black Forest Fire, the Waldo Canyon Fire, the 9-11 Attacks, and the Aurora Theater Shootings.

Skold has gone on adventures like training with firefighters for agility competitions, riding in a B-17 bomber with a WWII veteran, celebrating with breast cancer survivors, and field anchoring the Presidential Debates and National Political Conventions. Above all, she believes the most fulfilling part of her job is listening to the people she meets.

Skold has received three Emmy awards and three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for her journalistic endeavors. Also, she has received recognition and honors from the Colorado Press Association and the Idaho Press Club. The Colorado Broadcaster’s Association honored with their “Best Newscaster” Award.

Skold prioritizes giving back to the community. In this capacity, she has emceed the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Idaho and now in Colorado Springs, the Children’s Miracle Network, the Pikes Peak Region Fallen Peace Officers, and March of Dimes. Also, she recently finished her first half marathon.

Heather Skold Age

SAMPLE likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.

Heather Skold Height

Skold stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Heather Skold Family

Skold grew up on the plains of Colorado. Her father was born on January 5, 1945, and is 80 years old as of 2025. On January 5, 2025, she posted her father on her Facebook account and captioned “It’s this guy’s big 8-0 birthday today! How blessed I am to be called his daughter. Love you, Dad!”

On May 15, 2022, Skold posted her mother on her Facebook account and captioned “A beautiful day at 14,115’ celebrating my mama’s birthday…” On August 16, 2024, she posted her parents on her Facebook account and captioned “Wishing my parents a belated happy anniversary up at Rampart Reservoir today🥰” It is not known if Skold has any siblings.

Heather Skold Husband

Skold is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.

Heather Skold Net Worth

Skold has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Heather Skold Salary

Skold earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.