John Shumway is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in Kdka Morning News.
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Best Known For:The television program KDKA Morning News
Breakthrough:Joined KDKA-TV as a general assignment reporter in 1988
10 Quick Facts About John Shumway
- Full Name: John Shumway
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program KDKA Morning News
- Current Role: Morning news anchor and traffic reporter
- Spouse / Partner: Sonya
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
John Shumway Age
John Shumway's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
John Shumway's career includes news and reporting roles with KDKA-TV, a television station and WHAS-TV.
Organization: KDKA-TV
Role: Morning news anchor, traffic reporter and general assignment reporter
Period: 1988–Present
Details: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Joined KDKA in October 1988; worked on morning, weekend and evening broadcasts.
Organization: WHAS-TV
Role: Television news reporter
Period: 1981
Details: Louisville, Kentucky
Organization: WHAS Radio
Role: News reporter
Period: 1979–1981
Details: Louisville, Kentucky
Organization: WLAP Radio
Role: Disc jockey and news reporter
Period: 1979
Details: Lexington, Kentucky · Started in broadcasting as a disc jockey while in college, then entered the station newsroom.
Rise to Fame
John Shumway rose to prominence for his role on the television show KDKA Morning News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: KDKA Morning News (Anchor)
Awards & Achievements
- Two Emmy Awards — Television news reporting
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Shumway
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Sonya
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
