Ali Lanyon Biography
Ali Lanyon is an American journalist working for WHTM ABC 27 as the co-anchor of Daybreak from 4:30 to 7 a.m. She joined the station in 2002 as a reporter and has worked here for over 2 decades.
Ali Lanyon Education
Lanyon joined Hofstra University on Long Island after finishing her high school education. She later graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree. During her time in college, she played Division I field hockey.
Ali Lanyon Career
Lanyon works for WHTM ABC 27 as the co-anchor of Daybreak from 4:30 to 7 a.m. She has covered everything over the course of her career, including tornado touchdowns, murder trials, and the Dillsburg Pickle Drop on New Year’s Eve. She has broadcast big political events, including multiple presidential campaigns, Hillary Clinton’s 2008 primary victory in Pennsylvania, the defeat of Senator Arlen Specter, as well as a one-on-one interview with Vice President Mike Pence, leading up to the 2020 election.
Lanyon has traveled to share some unforgettable stories. For example, she went to Shanksville on the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, covered the death of President Ronald Reagan from Washington, D.C., and flew to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to cover local volunteer endeavors. Twice, she went to Hollywood to show the behind-the-scenes of the hit show, “Dancing with the Stars.”
Ali Lanyon WHTM ABC 27
Lanyon works for WHTM ABC 27 as the co-anchor of Daybreak from 4:30 to 7 a.m. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a reporter. Since then, she has broadcast stories in all corners of the Midstate and won five regional Emmy awards, including for outstanding reporting in the Health and Science field. In 2020, she received an Emmy for Outstanding On-Camera Reporter in the Features and Human Interest category. She won the same Award for outstanding feature reporter in 2022. She has also received numerous honors from the Associated Press.
Lanyon was nominated “Simply the Best” local TV personality by the readers of Harrisburg Magazine in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, she was nominated “Simply the Best – Reader’s Choice” for television news anchor. The Dauphin County Victim Witness Assistance Program honored her as the 2009 Media Advocate of the Year. The U.S. Marshal Service honored her for her work educating the public about an initiative called Operation Safe Surrender.
Lanyon launched a recurring segment called “Midstate Mysteries” in 2010. In the segment, she looks into old cases across central Pennsylvania. That series has won him two nominations for a Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Crime Reporting Award. She has a passion for crime and court reporting and has been featured on the Investigation Discovery channel discussing local cases twice.
Lanyon made the “Mommy Minute” on Daybreak, a weekly segment that examines issues significant to local parents, in 2015. Two years later, she made the “What’s Going Around” segment, which briefs parents about the illnesses that affect children across the Midstate. That segment airs on Thursday mornings on Daybreak. In 2023, she began working as an adjunct journalism professor at Elizabethtown College’s School of Public Service.
Ali Lanyon Age
Lanyon 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.
Ali Lanyon Height
Lanyon stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ali Lanyon Family
Lanyon grew up in Royersford, Pensylvannia, but 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 Lanyon has any siblings.
Ali Lanyon Husband
Lanyon is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She has two children, Alexander and Emerson. She can be found on the sidelines at local swim meets and lacrosse games.
Ali Lanyon Net Worth
Lanyon has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Ali Lanyon Salary
Lanyon earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.