Kathleen Bade Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Kathleen Bade is a journalist and former primetime anchor for KSWB-TV.

10 Quick Facts About Kathleen Bade

• Full Name: Kathleen Bade
• Profession: News anchor and journalist
• 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, Journalist, and TV Host
• Beats: Weather and Lifestyle / Human Interest

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: Bachelor of Arts
  • Field of Study: Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Period: Graduated in 1990
• Mississippi State University
  • Field of Study: Broadcast Meteorology

Career & Work

Kathleen Bade's career includes news and reporting roles with Arizona Media Association and Arizona PBS.

Rise to Fame

Notable Works

Notable media work includes FOX 5 San Diego Evening News, Working Forward, and Working Forward: Finish Line.

• TV Show: FOX 5 San Diego Evening News (Primetime Anchor, 2008-2024) — Anchored the station's evening news programming
• TV Show: Working Forward (Host, 2025) — Arizona PBS documentary and discussion series about workforce opportunities, transitions and challenges
• TV Show: Working Forward: Finish Line (Host, 2025) — Episode exploring the experiences of older workers and workplace ageism
• TV Show: Working Forward: Unstoppable (Host, 2025) — Episode about single mothers pursuing higher education
• TV Show: Working Forward: The Path Home (Host, 2025) — Episode examining career pathways for former military medics
• TV Show: Working Forward: Unregulated (Host, 2025) — Episode examining job training and certification pathways
• TV Show: FOX 10 Arizona Morning (Co-host) — Morning television news program in the Phoenix market

Notable Coverage

• San Diego Evening News - FOX 5 San Diego - Anchored weekday evening newscasts at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. during her tenure at the station
• Arizona Election Debates - Arizona Media Association - 2026 - Was selected among the moderators participating in the association's election debate initiative

Awards & Achievements

• Cronkite Alumni Hall of Fame Induction — Arizona State University — 2004 — Professional contributions to journalism.

Kathleen Bade Family & Relationships

Kathleen Bade is married to Jeff.

Lesser Known Facts

• Was raised in Arizona.
• Expanded into freelance writing, communications consulting and public television projects after leaving full-time anchoring.
• Has advocated for Alzheimer's awareness and environmental causes.
• Was named to the Cronkite Alumni Hall of Fame in 2004.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Kathleen Bade
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: News anchor and journalist
• Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

• Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona

Family & Relationships

• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse / Partner: Jeff

Net Worth & Income

• Salary: $63,000–$274,000 (Estimated range)
• Net Worth: $367,000–$5,248,000 (Estimated range)
• Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Online Presence

• linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-bade-media

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