Shawn Yancy Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Son, Salary, Net Worth, Family and Weight Loss

Shawn Yancy Biography

Shawn Yancy is an American News Anchor for WTTG-TV, FOX 5 News in Washington, DC who was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Yancy co-anchors FOX 5 News at 6 pm, 10 pm as well as 11 pm. Yancy before co-anchored FOX 5 Morning News from 5 to 7 am.

Shawn began working at FOX 5 News team in September 2001. Yancy’s second day on the job became her first big story in Washington: The September 11th terrorist attacks.

Yancy received a 2007 Regional Edward R. Murrow award for an investigative series on The Asbestos Problems inside the National Institutes of Health. She was awarded an Emmy for “Outstanding News Anchor” in Washington in the year 2006. Also, she has been honored with various Associated Press and Golden Quill awards for her reporting on breaking news.

Before joining Fox 5, she was an anchor/reporter for WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh as well as an anchor for WKJG-TV, the NBC affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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10 Quick Facts About Shawn Yancy

1. Name: Shawn Yancy
2. Age: 33 years old
3. Birthday: 12 October
4. Zodiac Sign: Libra
5. Height: 5 feet 8 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: News Anchor
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: $92,927-$100,813
10. Net worth: To be  updated

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Shawn Yancy Age

Yancy is 33 years old as of 2020, she was born on 12 October 1987, in Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on October 12 every year.

Shawn Yancy Height

Yancystands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.82 m or 182 cm) and has a moderate weight. She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos.

Shawn Yancy Education

Yancy is a graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Shawn later attended Ball State University from where she graduated with a degree in Telecommunication. While studying at the university, she was also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Shawn Yancy Family, Parents

Yancy was born and raised by her parents Dr. Eric A. (father) and Pamela Yancy (mother)in Omaha, Nebraska. Her father Dr. Eric A. is a pediatrician known while her mother, Pamela encourages her in every good she does. She is close with her parents and even during her own pregnancy, her folks helped her in doing the most difficult tasks, taking good care of their daughter.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and grew up in Indiana. Her passion for becoming a broadcasting journalist began when she was in third grade. In addition, Yancy loved art from childhood, practicing different types of paintings and drawings in contests.

Shawn Yancy Siblings

The journalist has one brother as well as one sister namely Damion and Erikka respectively. It is evident that the trio is close since Yancy mentions Damion and Erikka, when it is their birthdays, on her social media wishing them great birthdays.

Shawn Yancy Husband Marcus Wiseman: Is she married?

Yancy is married to Marcus Wiseman. The couple married in 1993 in a private ceremony and together they are blessed with three children namely, Anthony, Tyson, and Jackson.

Yancy resides in Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America with her husband and their three kids. Her husband’s Wiseman is a former football player, and they wedded after years of a romantic relationship and secret affair.

Shawn Yancy Children, Son

Together, the couple has three sons, Anthony Young-Wiseman, Tyson Wiseman, and Jackson Wiseman. Their elder son, Anthony was born on 10 October 1990 and is an American football safety who joined Duke Blue Devils football in 2009.

Their youngest son Jackson appeared on FOX 5 News with his mother during ‘Redskins Game Time’ in October 2014. Unfortunately, Shawn and Marcus’ middle son, Tyson, suffered Asperger’s Syndrome. The couple appreciates their son and addresses that Tyson’s autism spectrum is a gift rather than a disability.

Do your children watch you on the news?: “The youngest one isn’t really allowed to watch the news just because, in general, I find it a little negative. My middle child probably does not, and my oldest child definitely does not.”

Shawn Yancy Salary

WTTG-TV FOX 5  anchor salaries range from an average of $92,927-$100,813 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary of Yancy, but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Shawn Yancy Net Worth

Yancy net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is his career as a journalist. Through her various sources of income, we believe that Yancy has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Shawn Yancy Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Shawn Yancy.

Shawn Yancy Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Shawn Yancy
• Popular As: News Anchor for WTTG-TV, FOX 5 News in Washington, DC
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: To be updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Shawn Yancy Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 33 years old as of 2020
• Zodiac Sign: To be updated
• Date of Birth: 12 October 1987
• Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
• Birthday: October 12

Shawn Yancy Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: To be updated
• Hair Color: To be updated
• Shoe Size: To be updated
• Dress Size: To be updated
• Breast Size: To be updated
• Waist Size: To be updated
• Hip Size: To be updated

Shawn Yancy Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Dr. Eric A.
• Mother: Pamela Yancy
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Damion (brother)and Erikka(sister)
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Marcus Wiseman
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons (Anthony Young-Wiseman, Tyson Wiseman, and Jackson Wiseman) Daughter(s) (Not Available)

Shawn Yancy Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: $92,927-$100,813
• Source of Income: News Anchor

Shawn Yancy House and Cars

• Place of living: Bethesda, Maryland
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Shawn Yancy Breast Cancer

Yancy says she used to blow off her screenings but that was until she discovered that her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Today, Shawn shares with many women her personal health journey through her own X-ray picture of the breast which doctors use to look for early signs of breast cancer. The news anchor also shares why the process is important for everyone.

“The DC NewsBash against breast cancer is coming up, and we hope you’ll DC’s NEWSWOMEN as we raise awareness and money to find a cure for breast cancer.

I HATE breast cancer, it’s touched my friends and my mother. I pray that we can prevent one more woman from being touched by this awful disease.”

Shawn Yancy FOX 5

Yancy has worked with some of the biggest news stations in the world in her career. She was hired by Fox 5 News in September 2001 and coincidentally, right on the second day of her job at the station, she was assigned to be a part of the coverage team during the September 11 terrorist attacks.

One of the biggest stories she shared came on my second day on the job at FOX 5: the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Yancy said, ” It’s a day, like many Washingtonians, that I’ll never forget. I still marvel at the resilience and sense of community that Washingtonians shared in the days, weeks, and months that followed. To this day, it makes me proud to be a part of this community.”

Yancy is also responsible for co-anchoring Fox News at 5om and 10 pm. She is also a contributor to the Newedge at 6 and 11 pm. Moreover, she has taken part in acting when she made a cameo appearance in the 2006 movie, The Sentinel.

Shawn Yancy New Job

Shawn Yancy Exits FOX 5, 19 Years After Joining the D.C.-Based TV Station on 11 September 2020.

“It was not an easy decision, but a decision that I made alone with my family’s support…to start an exciting new chapter in my life,” she said.

According to FOX 5, Yancy grew up in the Midwest and received a degree in Telecommunications from Ball State University. She spent her first year after college anchoring the news for a country radio station prior to eventually going to anchor as well as report at television stations in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before joining FOX 5.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks from the Pentagon was her first story assignment at FOX 5. A year later, she covered the D.C. sniper attacks. Other stories she’s covered include Hurricane Isabel, the inauguration of Barack Obama, and many D.C. sports championships.

She said some of her proudest journalistic moments include earning an Edward R. Murrow Award for an investigative series on asbestos as well as the National Institutes of Health and earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding News Anchor in D.C.

“I want to thank the FOX 5 management team and my wonderful colleagues,” Yancy said. “It’s truly been an honor to work with some of the best journalists and best storytellers in town. I will miss you all.”

Shawn Yancy Philanthropy

Yancy is also the founder of the events support organization, Girls Night Out by Shawn Yancy Charity. Shawn’s charity organization empowers and promotes the well-being of children and women.

Shawn Yancy Weight Loss

Yancy weight-loss details are not currently available. She has moderate weight, however, we are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section when we get information about her weight loss.

Shawn Yancy Diet

Yancy wrote on Facebook “WHAT YOU EAT MATTERS, the diet of French fries, Pringle’s, white bread, and processed ham and sausage … caused a teenager to go blind.”

In a certain interview she was asked, do you ever get home for dinner?, she said” Sometimes I do. We parent the ways we can. Sometimes it’s in person, other times it’s connecting via FaceTime.

At least twice a week—although more recently it’s been more like once a week—I will get home in between shows. But my kids are busy with their sports in the evening, too, so half the time if I get there, no one (will) be there anyway. But I do try to get home, especially Friday when everybody is there.”

Shawn Yancy Awards and Achievements

Yancy’s legacy ranges from reporting to news anchoring and to charitable causes. She is, with no doubt, a fine journalist as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments: Associated Press Awards, Golden Quill Awards, Edward R. Murrow Award, and Emmy Award

Shawn Yancy House

Yancy resides with her husband and kids in their home in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. We don’t have details about her house. However, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

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Shawn Yancy Art

Shawn Yancy talks mistakes, memorable stories, and her passion for creating abstract art.

When did you start painting?

“From the first day, someone put something in my hand when I was a kid. My parents always encouraged us to do whatever we wanted to do. I used to love art, entering art contests. It was just another one of those creative outlets for me as a child.

It didn’t turn into something more until probably the last eight years. I used to create pieces that I love because I couldn’t afford the things that I saw sometimes in galleries. So my own art was on the walls of my home. A friend of a friend was visiting our house and she said, ‘Who did this?’ And I said, ‘Oh, that’s mine.’ And she said, ‘You paint?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,’ and she said, ‘You should show,’ and I said, ‘Oh, noooo,’ …And she said, ‘I have a show every year.

I would love for you to be one of our artists.’ The first year I did it, I received positive responses. The second-year I did it, I received positive responses and got a client. It just morphed from there.”

Did you ever win any of those art contests as a child?

“I did—I won second place or something. It was a watercolor painting. It’s a train on a train track. I think I was in third or fourth grade. I think (my artwork was on) the cover of the yearbook one year and the cover of the school newspaper.”

You create contemporary abstract art. How would you describe it?

“I’m not a realist. If you wanted me to go draw a picture of you, I couldn’t. You’d look like a stick person. Abstract is more me. I’m not a trained artist. I won’t even say self-taught. Whatever I love, that’s what I do, and I am always stunned when someone else likes it, too.”

Where do you find inspiration for your art?

“In everything. It could be a bad day, it could be a great day. The beach, my children, things that make me happy, just life. I’m inspired by laying in bed and seeing the sunrise, or walking down the street, and seeing a bicycle.

I was in New Orleans last weekend, outside of a historic opera house where my brother got married, and I got an idea in my head. I sketched out something on a little piece of paper and stuck it back in my purse.”

How do you decide what to paint?

“Frequently when I get off(work) and go home, I will get in the zone and I’m in my space and I just paint what’s in my brain. I can be sitting somewhere and it comes to me, and I’ll try to sketch out something and take notes, and I need to go home and start it.”

What is it about art that fascinates you?

“It’s the place where I can completely get lost in my own world and express myself. Art is my passion. I love it. I’m learning, and hope to enter more shows. I always say, ‘Art is life,’ and I do believe in coloring outside the lines. I have a big issue with art teachers that give kids bad grades. Unless the art assignment was to draw a square and put a circle in it, I don’t see how you can put a grade on art. I think it’s very subjective.”

Did you ever take art classes?

“Not since high school. I’d love to take some art classes because there are some things that I would love to learn—how to draw people, certain techniques that I don’t know. My art is just things that I love or know how to do. I was blessed to have a trained artist who lives next door to me, so he has given me some guidance. I appreciate that because I’m still very new to this.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Shawn Yancy

Who is Shawn Yancy?

Shawn is a well-known news reporter/ anchor for WTTG-TV FOX 5. Prior to joining FOX 5, she worked as an anchor/reporter at a station in Pittsburgh.

Why did Shawn Yancy leave fox 5?

News Anchor Shawn Yancy left FOX 5 exactly 19 years after she started at the D.C.-based TV station. “It was not an easy decision, but a decision that I made alone with my family’s support…to start an exciting new chapter in my life,” she said.

How old is Shawn Yancy?

Yancy is an American national born on 12 October 1987, in Omaha, Nebraska.

How tall is Shawn Yancy?

Yancy stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.82 m or 182 cm).

Who Is Shawn Yancy married to?

Shawn is married to Marcus Wiseman. They got married in 1993 and together they have three children. The couple resides in Bethesda, Maryland together with their children.

How much is Shawn Yancy worth?

Shawn has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

How much does Shawn Yancy make?

Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, Yancy receives an annual salary ranging between $24,292 and $72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32.

Where does Shawn Yancy live?

Shawn is a resident of Bethesda, Maryland, USA. We shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Yancy dead or alive?

Yancy is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Yancy now?

Journalist: Yancy is pursuing her career in journalism. She is working as a news weekday reporter/ weekend anchor at Fox 5 News since 2001.

What happened to Shawn Yancy?

Shawn Yancy Exits FOX 5, 19 Years After Joining the D.C.-Based TV Station. News Anchor Shawn Yancy left FOX 5 exactly 19 years after she started at the D.C.-based TV station. “It was not an easy decision, but a decision that I made alone with my family’s support…to start an exciting new chapter in my life,” she said.

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