Rick Karle is an American journalist and news morning co-host for WVTM-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program WVTM 13 Morning News
Breakthrough:Established a prominent 38-year legacy as an elite regional television sports anchor across the Southeast
10 Quick Facts About Rick Karle
- Full Name: Rick Karle
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and host
- Known For: The television program WVTM 13 Morning News
- Current Role: News morning co-host
- Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Sports Journalist, and TV Host
- Beats: Sports and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: Regional
Rick Karle Age
Rick Karle's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended University of New Hampshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism.
- University of New Hampshire
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Rick Karle's career includes news and reporting roles with WVTM-TV 13, a television station and WBRC-TV.
Organization: WVTM-TV 13
Role: Morning News Co-Host
Period: since 2019
Details: Birmingham, AL
Organization: WBRC-TV
Role: Sports Director / Anchor
Period: 1984
Details: Birmingham, AL · Managed local sports desk blocks for over three decades.
Rise to Fame
Rick Karle gained recognition as news Morning Co-Host on the television show WVTM 13 Morning News.
Notable Coverage
- Sideline - High School Football - Anchored regional high school gridiron coverage blocks for 30 years
Awards & Achievements
- Mel Allen Media Award — State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame — Lifetime contribution to sports journalism
- Emmy Award for Best Sports Anchor — NATAS Southeast Chapter — Sports anchoring excellence
Lesser Known Facts
- He is a resilient cancer survivor who serves actively on the board of the American Cancer Society.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick Karle
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
