Kelly Rippin Biography
Kelly Rippin is an American journalist working for WLWT as a morning news anchor since she was promoted in June 2019. She joined the station in January 2018 as a news reporter. Previously, she worked as a morning anchor and reporter at WZTV FOX17 in Nashville, Tennessee, for 3 years.
Kelly Rippin Education
Rippin joined Penn State University in 2006 after finishing her high school education. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations. While in college, she interned at WPXI-TV and CBS News.
Kelly Rippin Career
Rippin has worked for WLWT as a morning news anchor since she was promoted in June 2019. In this role, she appears on weekday mornings from 4:30 to 7 a.m. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a news reporter. She is thrilled to return to Cincinnati, delivering the local news as one gets ready for school, work, or just another day.
This is her second time serving Cincinnati, having delivered local news at FOX19 WXIX from 2012 to 2014. She liked her time here so much that she decided to make it home. Before her first arrival in Cincinnati in 2012, she worked as a weekend anchor and producer in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
After her time in Clarksburg, Rippin moved to Morgantown as the Monongalia and Preston County Reporter. There, she broadcast breaking and local news in Monongalia and Preston Counties. After she left Cincinnati in 2014, she worked as a morning anchor and reporter at WZTV FOX17 in Nashville and Orlando before returning to the Queen City.
Kelly Rippin Age
Rippin was born on November 5th, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. Rippin celebrates her birthday on November 5th, as evidenced by her X bio, captioned, “Born November 5.”
Kelly Rippin Height
Rippin stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Kelly Rippin Family
Rippin 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 Rippin has any siblings.
Kelly Rippin Husband
Rippin is married and has two sons, Ben and Jordan, and a dog named Penny. Jordan was born in March 2023, weighing 9 pounds and 3.5 ounces, and is 3 years old as of 2026. On March 13, 2026, she posted a video of her son on her Instagram account and captioned it “…Made a last minute call to take the day off for my little man’s 3rd birthday…”
Rippin spends time with her dog, Penny, or her husband in that order during her free time. She enjoys attending sporting events, a nice long run, being outside, and trying all the delicious food in the tri-state. As a graduate of Penn State, she expects lots of polite football banter with the Buckeyes.
Kelly Rippin Net Worth
Rippin has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Kelly Rippin Salary
Rippin earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.