Betsy Kling Biography
Betsy Kling is an American Chief Meteorologist and 5 PM Anchor currently serving at WKYC studios in The Land, specializing in getting northern Ohio’s forecast right while keeping it real. Furthermore, she has won Emmy awards as both Chief Meteorologist and also as 5 PM What’s New Anchor here at WKYC.
Betsy Kling Age|Birthday
Kling is 47 years old as of 2022. Moreover, she was born on March 3, 1975, in Copley, North Ohio. Therefore, she celebrates her birthday on 3rd of March of every year.
Betsy Kling Height |weight
Kling has an average height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 meters) tall. In addition, she has a body weight of approximately 65 kilograms (143 lbs).
Betsy Kling Family
Kling was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, her hometown, Copley, is located in Summit County just to the west of Akron. Additionally, she spent most of her early life in the same city with her parents and two siblings Toni Hadad and Fran DiBlasi.
Betsy Kling Husband
Kling is married to Paul Thomas. Furthermore, they are blessed with two wonderful daughters namely Violette and Josie.
Betsy Kling Career
Kling is an active member in the National Weather Association and became a founding director for the National Weather Association Foundation, which contributed funds to support NWA college scholarships for aspiring meteorologists. In addition, WKYC’s multi-Emmy award winning Chief Meteorologist and also Emmy award winning anchor, a regional leader in promoting STEM education for girls, will soon be guest speaker at Ursuline College’s Commencement ceremony (May 13).
She is part of a small (but growing!) group of women in the country who have received the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) accreditation from the American Meteorological Society, and also as the Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association (NWA). Besides, she was named National Weather Association 2021 Broadcaster of the Year and also is the only person to be named Member of the Year twice by the organization.
Additionally in January, 2020, she teamed up with Jay Crawford to debut What’s New, a newscast that mixes personality and credibility. Furthermore, Jay and her guide those watching on-air and on-line through the day’s news and as well as the latest happenings.
Moreover in 2018, 3News tapped her to begin a multi-year initiative to encourage and promote girls and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and also Math). Calling it (Growing Curiosity: Girls In STEM), the station quickly acquired recognition for shining the spotlight on women in STEM careers and as well highlighting (STEMbassadors) women and also girls doing great things in STEM. Furthermore, the collections of stories and interviews are available at WKYC’s Growing Curiosity: Girls in STEM.
Moreover, the Hattie Larlham organization, which cares for and as well promotes the independence of people with disabilities, named her to its elite Rudolph H. Garfield Circle of Caring in 2012 and also honored her with a 2004 Media Service Award.
Betsy Kling Education
Kling attended Copley High School where she graduated, and later joined Bowling Green State University where she received her journalism degree and also a minor in meteorology. Furthermore, she finished her remaining meteorology coursework through Mississippi State University. Besides, she worked in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Jacksonville, Florida, prior to coming back home in 2003. Later in 2008 she was Cleveland’s first female Chief Meteorologist.
Betsy Kling Net worth| Salary
Kling has an approximated net worth of $2 million net worth. In addition she receives an annual salary of $75,000-$90,000 from her career as a news journalist.
