John Bartell Biography

John Bartell is an American journalist working for KXTV ABC10 as a reporter, specializing in general assignment reporting for the ABC10 Originals team. He joined the station in March 2016 and has served the station for over 9 years. Previously, he worked for KRGV Channel 5 News as a general assignment reporter for 3 years.

John Bartell Education

Bartell joined Southern Oregon University in 2004 after finishing studies at Imbler High School. In 2008, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.

John Bartell Career

Bartell works for KXTV ABC10 as a reporter, specializing in general assignment reporting for the ABC10 Originals team. In this role, he pounds the pavement, covering all types of news. Even though he grew up in northeastern Oregon, home is wherever the news takes him.

Bartell enjoys referring to himself as “The Reporter for the Common Man.” He is proud of breaking down intricate topics or issues and making them easy to understand. He often gets dirty or gets answers from those who bend the rules and take advantage of people.

Bartell started his news career in 2008 in Medford, Oregon, at KDRV Channel 12 News. He began his stint running studio cameras and the live truck for a year. He then climbed the ranks to work on-screen as a host of a weekly outdoor lifestyle segment called “Fish On!” Reporting.

Following his time in Medford, Bartell moved to Blue Ridge Cable in Milford, Pennsylvania, in 2011. There, he broadcast the Pocono Mountains for 2 years, specializing in natural gas issues and outdoor reporting. He received a nomination for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy in 2012 for his feature piece on “Amphibian Migration.”

Bartell returned to KRGV Channel 5 News in April 2013 as a general assignment reporter. During his first year, he received an Emmy and a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for his investigative piece on corruption in the Progreso Police Department. The Associated Press nominated him as the “Best Reporter” in Texas in 2013 and “Best Reporter” in his regional market three successive years.

John Bartell Age

Bartell 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 30s.

John Bartell Height

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

John Bartell Family

Bartell grew up in northeastern Oregon, but 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 Bartell has any siblings.

John Bartell Wife

Bartell married Vicki Gonzalez, the host of Insight on CapRadio, an NPR-member station based in Sacramento. Vicki celebrates her birthday on May 10th. On May 10, 2025, he posted a photo of them on his Facebook account and captioned “Happy birthday to the love of my life and number one travel companion…she’s carried me through those tough times. I would not want to venture through life’s ups and downs with anyone else.”

Vicki discovered a lump in her breast two days after her 40th birthday. She went to the hospital, where she underwent six biopsies across both breasts. She discovered she had breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. Vicki shared her story to encourage people to get screenings and checkups whenever possible.

John Bartell Net Worth

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

John Bartell Salary

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