Don Alhart is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in 13WHAM News at 6.
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Best Known For:The television show 13WHAM News at 6
Breakthrough:Joined WHAM-TV full time as a broadcaster in 1966
10 Quick Facts About Don Alhart
- Full Name: Don Alhart
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show 13WHAM News at 6
- Place of Birth: Rochester, New York
- Birth Year: 1944
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Alhart
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Media Level: Local
Don Alhart Age
Don Alhart is about 82 years old as of 2026. Don Alhart was born in 1944.
Education
He attended Ithaca College.
- Ithaca College
- Period: 1966
Career & Work
Don Alhart's career includes news and reporting roles with WHAM-TV (Channel 13), a television station and WTKO radio.
Organization: WHAM-TV (Channel 13)
Role: Television news anchor
Period: 1966–2024
Details: Rochester, New York · Retired on June 6, 2024, after 58 years at the station.
Organization: WTKO radio
Role: Disc jockey and news reporter
Details: Ithaca, New York · Worked in radio during his Ithaca College years.
Rise to Fame
Don Alhart rose to prominence for his role on the television show 13WHAM News at 6.
Notable Works
- TV Show: 13WHAM News at 6 (Anchor, 1966-2024) — Long-running Rochester evening news broadcast
Awards & Achievements
- New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame — New York State Broadcasters Association
- Edward R. Murrow Awards — Radio Television Digital News Association — Five awards reported by station and news coverage
Personal Information
- Full Name: Don Alhart
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1944
- Place of Birth: Rochester, New York
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Alhart
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$224,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $342,000–$4,886,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
