Lauren Magarino Biography

Lauren Magarino is an American journalist working for KCTV as an anchor since joining the station in March 2025. Previously, she worked as an anchor, producer, and national correspondent at Scripps News for nearly 3 years.

Lauren Magarino Education

Magarino joined the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2014 after finishing her high school education. In 2018, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, she was heavily involved in student media and served as a mentor to freshman and sophomore journalism students. Moreover, she was a news reporter at KOMU-TV.

Lauren Magarino Career

Magarino works for KCTV as an anchor. She loves diving into the stories and matters that shape lives, which she is excited to do in the Kansas City community. Previously, she worked as an anchor, producer, and national correspondent at Scripps News for nearly 3 years.

While serving Scripps News, Magarino was likened to Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” She also covered a global pandemic, public uproar for racial justice, wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as presidential elections and impeachments. She has given her viewers a front-row seat to some of the biggest national and international stories in recent history.

Lauren Magarino Age

Magarino was born on October 3, 1996, in the United States of America. She is 29 years old as of 2025. Magarino celebrates her birthday on October 3rd, as evidenced by her Instagram post on October 3, 2025, captioned, “what a year 🥹🤍 thanks for all the birthday love! celebrating all month… especially, as we know, on some dance floor.”

Lauren Magarino Height

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

Lauren Magarino Family

Magarino grew up in Miami, Florida, 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 Magarino has any siblings.

Lauren Magarino Husband

Magarino is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She enjoys collecting vinyl and listening to music with her 15-year-old dog, Suki. She is also an appreciator of the arts who currently works on her golf swing and is committed to learning how to play tennis… someday.

Lauren Magarino Net Worth

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

Lauren Magarino Salary

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