Eden Checkol Biography
Eden Checkol is an American journalist working for KDFW FOX 4 as an anchor of the noon and 4 p.m. weekday newscasts since joining the station in November 2025. Previously, she spent 4 years as an evening news anchor at WPLG in Miami, Florida.
Eden Checkol Education
Checkol joined the University of St. Thomas in 2010 after finishing high school. In 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Journalism with a minor in Business Administration. While in college, she interned at NWCT Channel 12, WCCO-TV, and KSTP-TV Channel 5. She reported the news for TommieMedia.com., where she was also the chief video editor.
Eden Checkol Career
Checkol works for KDFW FOX 4 as an anchor of the noon and 4 p.m. weekday newscasts. The award winning news anchor looks forward to calling North Texas home! Before her time in the Lone Star State, she spent 4 years as an evening news anchor at WPLG in Miami, Florida.
During her time in Miami, Checkol broadcast multiple big news events, including the Surfside Condo Collapse and consecutive Florida Panthers Championship parades. Before her time in Miami, she was a morning and midday anchor at WISN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for over 3 years. She was also a reporter at WISC-TV in Madison, Wisconsin, after launching her career at KBJR-TV in Duluth, Minnesota.
Checkol’s fascination with journalism began early. She and her family would watch the news together every night after dinner, discussing current events. Her father being a former journalism professor, may have also indirectly sparked her interest!
Eden Checkol Age
Checkol 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 30s.
Eden Checkol Height
Checkol stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Eden Checkol Family
Checkol is a native of Twin Cities, Minnesota, but has managed to keep her personal life out of the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known whether Checkol has any siblings.
Eden Checkol Husband
Checkol got married to Xavier Walton, a fellow journalist, in May 2024. On May 20, 2026, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned it, “2 years down, forever to go 🤍Walking into year 3– grateful to be celebrating in the city we got married in.” He proposed to her in October 2022.
Xavier celebrates his birthday on July 31st, as evidenced by her Instagram post on July 31, 2025, captioned, “Happy birthday to my favorite person 🤍I remember when we first started dating someone asked me how I knew you were right for me…I love you honey.” He works as a national correspondent for NewsNation. She loves to spend time with her husband and their goldendoodle, Arie. During her free time, she loves checking out new restaurants and exploring North Texas.
Eden Checkol Net Worth
Checkol has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Eden Checkol Salary
Checkol earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.