Peter Busch Biography

Peter Busch is an American journalist working for Gulf Coast News as an evening anchor since joining the station in May 2012. Previously, he spent over 6 years as an anchor and reporter at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, Arizona.

Peter Busch Education

Busch joined the University of Arizona in 1997 after finishing high school. In 2001, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Media Studies. While in college, he was a member of the Swimming team. He also studied abroad at Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, in 1999.

Peter Busch Career

Busch works for Gulf Coast News as an evening anchor of the 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 p.m. newscasts. He learned to speak fluent Spanish when he lived in Mexico City in 1999. Previously, he spent over 6 years as an anchor and reporter at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, Arizona.

Busch has received four Emmy Awards for his work on the Gulf Coast and Arizona. He reported and anchored in Arizona before moving to Florida in 2012. He won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for his work on the 6-month anniversary of Hurricane Ian. The special reports he did during his assignment in Brazil and Puerto Rico earned him two regional Murrow Awards.

Peter Busch Age

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

Peter Busch Height

Busch stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Peter Busch Family

Busch’s parents met in college at Loyola of Chicago. They had five children together and were married for 54 years until his father’s death in 2026. Frank Busch, his father, passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 75. On September 28, 2026, he wrote a tribute to his father on his Instagram account and captioned, “It is with a very heavy heart that I share that my dad, Frank Busch, died yesterday…My dad really was a remarkable man…Thank you for your prayers.”

Frank suffered a heart attack at Phoenix Airport on his way back from a fishing trip. Prior to his death, he was a swim coach and spent 6 years as the national team director for USA Swimming, leading Team USA at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. His college swim teams received several national championships at the University of Arizona. In April 2026, he was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.

Peter Busch Wife

Busch lives in Lee County with his three daughters. His eldest daughter was born on May 18, 2008, and is 18 years old as of 2026. On May 18, 2025, he posted her birthday cake on his Instagram account and captioned, “Special birthday pancake for our oldest daughter!”

Charleigh was born on March 2, 2012, and is 14 years old as of 2026. On March 2, 2026, she posted a photo of Charleigh on his Instagram account and captioned it, “Happy 14th birthday to our youngest daughter, Charleigh!”

Peter Busch Net Worth

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

Peter Busch Salary

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