Cynthia Newsome Biography
Cynthia Newsome is an American award-winning journalist who is currently working as a Midday Anchor for 41 Action News since joining the station in January 1997. Prior to joining her current station, she worked as a Weekend Anchor at KWTV Channel 9 in Oklahoma City for 13 years. She was also a reporter for KFOR-TV and WKY Radio.
Throughout her career, she has won a number of awards. In 2012, she was inducted into the Silver Circle of the Mid-American National Association of Television Arts and Science for Excellence in Broadcasting and Community Service. In addition, her Radon Awareness and Lung Cancer report captured First Place in the American Cancer Society High Plains Division’s media awards for Community Awareness in 2008. She was also awarded Third Place for In-Depth Reporting by The Kansas Association for her 2007 investigation exposing, old at Central High School.
Following her career, some of her notable stories include the Oklahoma City of the Murrah Federal Building. Her reports on the lives of bombing victims are shown at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum in Oklahoma City. Cynthia is an active member of the community and community involvement is high on her list of priorities. In 1997, she founded an organization called Awesome Ambition which is a high school college and career readiness program for 8th through 12th-grade girls in the Kansas City Public School District.
Cynthia Newsome Age
How old is Cynthia Newsome? Newsome is 43 years old as of 2023. However, she has not shared information on her birthdates which has as a result made it difficult to know when she celebrates her birthday.
Cynthia Newsome Height
Newsome stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and is of moderate weight. However, her exact weight and other body measurements are unknown and will be updated.
Cynthia Newsome Family
Newsome was born to a caring family in the United States. However, she has kept information in regard to her parents and siblings away from the public eye.
Cynthia Newsome Husband
Newsome is happily married to her supportive husband Ed Newsome. Ed is a former President of the Kansas City Public School District and is the CEO and founder of Good News Appraisals which is a real estate assessment firm. When they met, her husband had two children already, Kimberly and Edward II making her their stepmother.
Cynthia Newsome Health
Newsome is a cancer victim. In June 2011, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After 8 chemotherapy treatments, 33 radiation treatments, a lumpectomy, many prayers, and the loving support of her husband, co-workers, viewers, and church members, she beat breast cancer and became a breast cancer survivor.
Unfortunately, in February 2019, breast cancer returned. She was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She is currently in treatment receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy hoping to beat cancer again. Despite all this, she remains enthusiastic and is sharing her journey to inspire and encourage other people battling serious diseases to have faith and continue fighting.
Cynthia Newsome Net Worth
Newsome has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million. Her income is attributed to her career as a journalist.
Cynthia Newsome Salary
Newsome receives an estimated annual salary of between $20, 000-$100, 000.
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