Jay Kolls Biography
Jay Kolls is an American journalist who serves as a reporter at 5 Eyewitness News (KSTP-TV) in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. He has been a journalist for over 30 years and has won numerous awards for his reporting, including eight regional Emmys.
Jay Kolls Career
Kolls has spent over three decades in television and radio news. He has spent 16 of those years with Hubbard Broadcasting. Kolls served on a radio talk show at AM1500 from 2006 to 2010. He was a member of the TV news investigative team from 1992 to 2003. For his work in investigative reporting, Kolls has won 8 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, including one for individual excellence. He also holds three National Headliner Awards, a Society of Professional Journalists’ Bronze Medallion, and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
In January 2021, KSTP retracted a story it aired on a riot at the U.S. Capitol that included claims about the involvement of anti-fascist groups. “On Wednesday night, we broadcast a report focusing on the initial questions of security measures at the U.S. Capitol,” the local ABC affiliate said in a statement that was read during its evening newscasts Thursday. “At the end of that story reporter Kolls, quoted Michael Rozin, a recognized security expert, who stated that it was ‘highly likely’ that people who aligned with the Antifa group may have been part of instigating the violence at the Capitol. After further review, Mr. Rozin acknowledges his claim was speculative.”
KSTP went on to say that the story did not meet the station’s editorial standards. It pledged to “do better moving forward.” This was not the first time he got such criticism. In 2014, he faced criticism from many media commentators, including CNN’s “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter, for a story claiming that former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges was flashing gang signs.
Jay Kolls Age
Kolls 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 60s.
Jay Kolls Height
Kolls stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Jay Kolls Family
Kolls has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Kolls has any siblings.
Jay Kolls Wife
Kolls is married to the love of his life Rebecca Kolls, a gardening guru. Kolls has shared that he has undergone an alcohol treatment program.
Jay Kolls Net Worth
Kolls has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Jay Kolls Salary
Kolls earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jay Kolls KSTP-TV
Kolls works at KSTP-TV where he works alongside other famous KSTP-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Lindsey Brown
- Kevin Doran
- Paul Folger
- Brett Hoffland
- Alex Jokich
- Leah McLean
- Wren Clair
- Jonathan Yuhas
- Matt Serwe
- Joe Schmit
- Chris Long
- Darren Wolfson
- Kelsey Christensen
- Hanna Conway
- Renée Cooper
- Brittney Ermon
- Ellen Galles
- Callan Gray
- Tom Hauser
- Joe Mazan
- Ben Henry
- Richard Reeve