Kathleen Bade is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and former primetime anchor for KSWB-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program FOX 5 News
Breakthrough:Selected as the founding primetime news anchor for the launch of FOX 5 News (KSWB-TV) in San Diego in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Kathleen Bade
- Full Name: Kathleen Bade
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and meteorologist
- Known For: The television program FOX 5 News
- Current Role: Former primetime anchor
- Current Employer: KSWB-TV
- Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jeff
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Meteorologist / Weather Anchor
Kathleen Bade Age
Kathleen Bade's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Arizona State University and Mississippi State University.
- Arizona State University
- Qualification: Graduated with honors
- Field of Study: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Degree and Certification
- Field of Study: Broadcast Meteorology
Career & Work
Kathleen Bade's career includes news and reporting roles with KSWB-TV, a television station and KFMB-TV.
Organization: KSWB-TV
Role: Primetime News Anchor
Period: 2008–2024
Details: San Diego, CA · Served as evening anchor for multi-hour primetime slots from the station's launch until stepping down.
Organization: KFMB-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2001–2007
Details: San Diego, CA · Anchored evening news segments after joining the local CBS affiliate.
Organization: KYMA-TV
Role: Evening Weathercaster and Fill-in Anchor
Period: 1992
Details: Yuma, AZ · First official full-time on-air role following graduation.
Organization: KSAZ-TV
Role: Weekend Anchor and Co-host
Period: 7 years
Details: Phoenix, AZ · Co-hosted 'FOX 10 Arizona Morning' during the station's transition phase.
Rise to Fame
Kathleen Bade rose to prominence for her role on the television show FOX 5 News San Diego.
Notable Works
- TV Show: FOX 5 News San Diego (Primetime News Anchor, 2008-2024) — Anchored the evening newscasts at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m. for sixteen years
Kathleen Bade Family & Relationships
Kathleen Bade is married to Jeff.
Lesser Known Facts
- Balanced early weathercasting with a role in community relations for the Phoenix Suns NBA basketball team.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kathleen Bade
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jeff
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
