Rick Karle Biography
Rick Karle is an American journalist working for WVTM 13 as co-host of the WVTM 13 morning news in Birmingham. He joined the station in 2019. For more than 3 and a half decades, he has worked in Birmingham, Jacksonville, and Hanover as a sports anchor.
Rick Karle Education
Karle attended the University Of New Hampshire after completing her high school education. When she finished her studies, she became a graduate and attained a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Journalism.
Rick Karle Career
Karle works for WVTM 13 as co-host of the WVTM 13 morning news in Birmingham. He joined the station in 2019. For more than 3 and a half decades, he has worked in Birmingham, Jacksonville, and Hanover as a sports anchor.
The Syracuse native and cancer survivor has served the American Cancer Society as a board member. Also, he volunteered with the Big Oak Ranches, United Cerebral Palsy, and The Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame.
Further, he worked for the Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame, the International Motorsports Hall Of Fame, and the Blue-Gray Hall Of Fame on their selection boards. For years, he has voted for the yearly Heisman Trophy and works at many charitable events as a guest speaker and emcee.
Aside from TV, he has made appearances on many radio programs counting the Paul Finebaum Radio Network and statewide I-Heart stations. Additionally, he appeared on FOX News shows like Greta Van Susteren and other national sports shows.
He attained 24 Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Atlanta Chapter. Further, he won awards for everything including “Sports Anchor,” “Sports Performer,” “Sports Host,” and “Sports Feature.” Most recently, he attained an Emmy in 2018 for “Best Sports Anchor” in the Southeast.
Karle has received over 50 Emmy nominations and attained over 50 Associated Press awards counting the 2017 Alabama AP “Best Sports Anchor” award and the AP “Best Sports Program” for “Sideline.” Moreover, he has 6 Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards for sports reporting and an Edward R. Murrow National Award
Rick Karle Age
Karle likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s
Rick Karle Height
Karle stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Rick Karle Family
Karle 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 Karle has any siblings.
Rick Karle Wife
Karle married his wife, Jill on June 2, 1984. In 2023, they celebrated their 39th anniversary. The pair has a son, Noah, and a daughter, Mia. Also, they have two dogs named Opie & Sophie, and a cat named Mims. Jil works as an attorney and celebrates her birthday every June 3rd. Noah was born on August 14, 1998, and is 24 years old as of 2022. They reside in Shelby County.
Rick Karle Net Worth
Karle has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Rick Karle Salary
Karle earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Rick Karle WVTM13
Karle is working at WVTM13 where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Kari Osep
- Adrian Castellano
- Harmony Mendoza
- Jason Simpson
- Stephanie Walker
- Tamika Cody
- Kalyn Norwood