Mike Mahoney Biography
Mike Mahoney (Michael Mahoney) is an American political reporter working with Big 2 News at KMID, in Odessa, Texas. He joined the station in June 2022 as a mid-day anchor and evening reporter.
Mike Mahoney Education
Mahoney attended the University of Missouri, where he graduated with a degree in journalism.
Mike Mahoney Career
In 1976, Mahoney started his career as the 10 p.m. anchor at KOMU-TV, in Columbia, Mo. He then worked from 1976 to 1978 at WWAY-TV, Wilmington, N.C. as the 11 p.m. anchor. From 1978, Mahoney worked at WOI-TV, the ABC affiliate in Des Moines-Ames, Iowa to 1980. There he worked as the Des Moines bureau chief, in charge of the coverage of the Iowa State government. In 1980, he joined KMBC, in Iowa as a feature reporter. He has covered political stories throughout his career, including coming to be on a first-name basis with George W. Bush. He has also extolled Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade to then-candidate Joe Biden and also covered the funeral and memorial services for Sen. Bob Dole. He has won an award as a reporter with KMBC 9 News.
Mike also worked at KTGR-AM in Columbia, Mo., serving as a news director for the radio station, He joined Big 2 News at KMID in June 2022 as a mid-day anchor and evening reporter. However, he is stepping away from daily coverage after a 41-year career.
Mike Mahoney Age
Michael Mahoney is 70 years old as of 2022 and was born on September 11, 1953, in Dublin, Ireland. He celebrates his birthday on the 11th of September every year and his sign is Virgo.
Mike Mahoney Height
Mahoney stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches (Approx. 1.72 meters) tall.
Mike Mahoney Family
Mahoney was born in Dublin, Ireland, and brought up in Ft. Madison, Iowa by his parents. He 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 Mike has any siblings.
Mike Mahoney Wife
Mahoney is currently married to his longtime partner and spouse Linda. The couple has one child, a daughter named Keri Mahoney, who is a graduate of Benedictine College.
Mike Mahoney’s Net Worth
Mahoney has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Mike Mahoney Salary
Mahoney earns an annual salary of around $85,432, as per sources.
Big 2 News
Mahoney works at KMID where he works alongside other famous Big 2 News anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Madalyn Bierster
- Karsen Buschjost
- Matt Fontes
- Ozzy Mora
- Samantha Smerechniak
- Chase Menendez
- Ryan DePhillips
- Bridget Sarpong
- Rachel Hallam
- Ric Dorsey
- Jesse Zaragoza
- Kayler Smith
- Avi Carr-Gloth