Pheben Kassahun Biography
Pheben Kassahun is an American journalist working for WKBW as a weeknight evening anchor, the solo 5:30 p.m. anchor, and weekday reporter since she was promoted in 2022. She joined the station in the summer of 2021 as the noon and 5:30 p.m. anchor and weekday reporter at 7 News.
Pheben Kassahun Education
Kassahun joined the University of Arkansas after finishing her high school education. Later, she graduated with a dual degree in Journalism and Political Science.
Pheben Kassahun Career
Kassahun has worked for WKBW as a weeknight evening anchor, the 5:30 p.m. solo anchor, and weekday reporter since her promotion in 2022. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as the noon and 5:30 p.m. anchor and weekday reporter at 7 News
Kassahun won the 2024 Buffalo Black Achiever for her positive impact on the community and devotion to making a better world. The Dallas native has worked all over the nation, including the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee/Virginia, West Texas, and the mountain west of Southeastern Idaho/Wyoming before moving to New York’s Empire State.
Kassahun worked as one of the main evening anchor and weekday reporter in Tennessee/Virginia. While there, she launched a weekly segment called Community Heroes, spotlighting first responders, military personnel, and healthcare professionals. One of the most unforgettable stories was broadcasting a small plane crash involving Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family.
Kassahun won the Tennessee Associated Press Award in 2019. The following year, she won a Community Service Award for her local contributions. During the pandemic, she was the area’s go-to COVID reporter, where she attended weekly meetings with top healthcare officials and providing crucial updates to her community. Also, she anchored the newscasts at 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. newscasts. Her 7 p.m. newscast was the highest-rated in the region.
While in West Texas, Kassahun worked as an anchor and producer of the weekend evening newscasts. Also, she reports on crime and big stories during the week. She exposed the urgent need for foster care in the area in her Heart to Heart segment. One of her most unforgettable experiences there was broadcasting a grass fire that endangered a dynamite storage plant and compelled an entire community to evacuate. She followed the story closely until the fire was contained.
Kassahun has also worked as a reporter and producer in Idaho and Arkansas. Advocating for women’s health is an endeavor close to her heart. Growing up believing that health is wealth, she is devoted to maintaining a balanced lifestyle. She has sat on the board of For Our Daughters since 2022.
Pheben Kassahun Age
Kassahun likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Pheben Kassahun Height
Kassahun stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Pheben Kassahun Family
Kassahun 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 Kassahun has any siblings.
Pheben Kassahun Husband
Kassahun is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She runs 5Ks, hits the gym, hikes, plays pickleball, or roots for her favorite sports teams, from the NCAA basketball to the NBA/WNBA and NFL teams, when she has free time. She’s proudly part of the Bills Mafia! Go Bills!!
Pheben Kassahun Net Worth
Kassahun has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Pheben Kassahun Salary
Kassahun earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Pheben Kassahun WKBW
Kassahun is working at WKBW where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Katie Morse
- Jeff Russo
- Autumn Lewandowski
- Aaron Mentkowski
- Josh Nichols
- Matt Bove