Melissa Brunner Biography
Melissa Brunner is an American anchor working for WIBW-TV where she serves as a 5 pm weekday evening anchor and 6 pm and 10 pm co-anchor alongside Ralph Hipp.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin is where Brunner was brought up and she attended Marquette University in Milwaukee where she graduated with a degree in broadcast communication. She secured her first job at a radio station in her hometown where she did fishing reports in Lake Michigan for three summers. In addition, Melissa was able to secure her first job at WFRV-TV in Green Bay before she graduated and she spent almost 2 years at the station as an off-air producer.
She got her first on-air job at WIBW-TV in May 1996, and while she was at the station, she hosted other topics, covered crime, and the legislature in addition to being responsible for the weekly To Your Health feature. Over the years, she has earned many awards for her reporting from; the Kansas Associated Press, Kansas Association of Broadcasters, RTNDA, and the American Cancer Society.
The WIBW news team has earned two smaller markets Best Newscast honors from the Heartland Regional Emmys. Furthermore, she has been involved with a number of area organizations and events, such as the Race Against Breast Cancer, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and the Easter Seals Capper Foundation. Together with Ralph Hipp, they have emceed local segments of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual telethon for many years. During her leisure time, she enjoys running, working outdoors, searching for great antiques, and scrapbooking.
Melissa Brunner Age
Brunner grew up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. However, she might be in her 30’s.
Melissa Brunner Height
Brunner stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Melissa Brunner Family
Brunner 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 Brunner has any siblings.
Melissa Brunner Husband
Brunner is married to Doug Brown who is a Chief Photographer. They tied the knot in June 2000. She resides in Topeka together with her family.
Melissa Brunner Net Worth
Brunner has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Melissa Brunner Salary
Brunner earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Melissa Brunner WIBW-TV
Brunner works at WIBW-TV where she works alongside other famous WIBW-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Nicole Neuman
- David Ade
- Natalie Grim
- Kyle Midura
- Alana Austin
- Peter Zampa
- Mitchel Summers
- Marleah Campbell
- Thomas Schmidt
- Rob Peppers
- Doug Meyers
- Jeremy Goodwin
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Brunner.
Who is Brunner? | She is an American award-winning journalist |
Age | Not Available |
Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
Spouse | Doug Brown |
Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
Net worth? | $1 Million – $5 Million |