Chip Yost is an American journalist and in-depth & investigative reporter for KTLA.
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Best Known For:The television program KTLA 5 News
Breakthrough:Joined the award-winning KTLA 5 newsroom as a primary field reporter in Los Angeles in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Chip Yost
- Full Name: Chip Yost
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter
- Known For: The television program KTLA 5 News
- Place of Birth: Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety, Politics / Government, and Investigations
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
Chip Yost Age
Chip Yost's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Ohio University and University of Southern California.
- Ohio University
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Master's Degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
Career & Work
Chip Yost's career includes news and reporting roles with KTLA 5 News, a news outlet and KPHO-TV.
Organization: KTLA 5 News
Role: In-Depth & Investigative Reporter
Period: 2010–Present
Details: Los Angeles, CA · Tracks high-impact local stories, regional crime trends, and public accountability audits.
Organization: KPHO-TV
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: 2003–2010
Details: Phoenix, AZ · Led consumer fraud and regional municipal corruption investigations.
Rise to Fame
Chip Yost gained recognition as in-Depth & Investigative Reporter on the television show KTLA 5 News.
Notable Coverage
- California Wildfire Seasons - KTLA - 2018 - Reported directly from dangerous fire containment zones during major West Coast blazes
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Recognized for excellence in regional hard-news reporting entries.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chip Yost
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Ohio
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/chipyost
