Rusty Dawkins Biography
Rusty Dawkins is an American meteorologist working for KLKN as the chief meteorologist since joining the station in March 2022. In this role, he forecasts on weekdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Previously, he worked as a digital media coordinator at History Nebraska.
Rusty Dawkins Education
Dawkins joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1997 when he finished his high school education. In 2000, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.
Rusty Dawkins Career
Dawkins works for KLKN as the chief meteorologist. In this role, he forecasts on weekdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. He has always been obsessed with the weather. He wanted more knowledge on it after he watched storms roll in on the wide-open sky above the Sandhills while growing up in the Panhandle of Nebraska.
After college, Dawkins landed his first meteorology job in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at WEAU where he was an on-air and digital meteorologist. He explored digital media after he realized that the industry was changing with digital media playing an increasing role. Thus, he joined Arbor Day Foundation as a social media manager. After three years there, he worked as a digital media coordinator at History Nebraska for nearly 2 years before returning to Lincoln. He still maintained his love of weather and filled in at Channel 8 while he was still in digital media.
Rusty Dawkins Age
Dawkins 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.
Rusty Dawkins Height
Dawkins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Rusty Dawkins Family
Dawkins grew up in the Panhandle of Nebraska but 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 if Dawkins has any siblings.
Rusty Dawkins Wife
Dawkins married Melanie Dawkins. The couple lives in Lincoln with their two children. During their free time, they renovate their home and travel the world. Melanie previously worked as a news anchor at 10/11 News and ABC 6 News – KAAL TV. Before, she reported on 10/11 News and anchored the news at KSAX-TV. Further, she studied at Tartan Senior High School and St. Cloud State University. She celebrates her birthday on September 11th as evidenced by Dawkins wishing her happy birthday via a Facebook post on September 11, 2023.
Rusty Dawkins Net Worth
Dawkins has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Rusty Dawkins Salary
Dawkins earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Rusty Dawkins KLKN
Dawkins is working at KLKN where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Rod Fowler
- Jessica Blum
- Andrew Ward