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Shawn Yancy Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on October 19, 2026: By Robert Njora

Shawn Yancy is a journalist best known for playing Anchor in News4 at 5.

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Best Known For:The television program News4 at 5 and News4 at 11
Breakthrough:Began her Washington D.C. television news career at WTTG-TV in 2001

10 Quick Facts About Shawn Yancy

  • Full Name: Shawn Yancy
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program News4 at 5 and News4 at 11
  • Gender: Female
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
  • Media Level: Local
  • Employer Type: TV Station
  • Net Worth: $336,000-$4,804,000 (Estimated range)
  • Salary: $49,000-$213,000 (Estimated range)
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Shawn Yancy Age

Shawn Yancy's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

She attended Ball State University.

  • Ball State University

Career & Work

Shawn Yancy's career includes news and reporting roles with WRC-TV (NBC4 Washington), a television station and WTTG-TV (FOX 5 DC).

Organization: WRC-TV (NBC4 Washington)
Role: News anchor
Period: 2021–Present
Details: Anchors News4 at 5 and News4 at 11.
Organization: WTTG-TV (FOX 5 DC)
Role: News anchor and reporter
Period: 2001–2020
Details: Worked at FOX 5 Washington for 19 years.
Organization: WTAE-TV
Role: News journalist
Details: Worked in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before Washington.
Organization: WKJG-TV
Role: News journalist
Details: Worked in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Rise to Fame

Shawn Yancy rose to prominence for her role on the television show News4 at 5.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes News4 at 5, News4 at 11, and FOX 5 Washington newscasts.

  • TV Show: News4 at 5 (Anchor, 2021-Present)
  • TV Show: News4 at 11 (Anchor, 2021-Present)
  • TV Show: FOX 5 Washington newscasts (Anchor and reporter, 2001-2020)

Awards & Achievements

  • Edward R. Murrow Award — Investigation of asbestos problems at the National Institutes of Health

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Shawn Yancy
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $49,000–$213,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $336,000–$4,804,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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