Kara Sundlun Biography
Kara Sundlun is an American Two-Emmy award-winning journalist currently working as the host and anchor for WFSB-TV, Channel 3 Eyewitness News, Karaa CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut since 2000. She also works as co-anchor/ co-host of Better Connecticut with Scot Haney at 3 p.m. Before joining the station, Kara served as a narrator for World War Two Foundation for 5 years and 10 months. She is also a contributor to the Huffington Post.
Sullum attended the University of Michigan graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communications. She began her journalism career at WPRI-TV, a dual CBS and MyNetwork affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island. Kara also worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and at the Washington Bureau of the White House and CNN as an intern. Kara is also an author writing the book titled Finding Dad: From “Love Child” to Daughter released on November 11th, 2014 on Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books, Goodreads, and Google Books.
During her in the media industry, she has covered many stories like the Iraq War, the 9-11 Boston terrorist attacks, and the horrible school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. She received an Emmy award for the Swimming with Sharks story in the New England waters. Nevertheless, she was named the Best Local TV News Reporter by Hartford Magazine. In 2006, she was featured in the Hartford Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40.
Kara Sundlun Age
How old is Sundlum? Kara is 47 years old as of 2023. She was born on 16th July 1976, in Suburban Detroit, United States. Therefore, she celebrates her birthday on the 16th of July every year. In addition, her zodiac birth sign is Cancer.
Kara Sundlun Height and Weight
How tall is Kara? Sundlun’s linear height is estimated to be around 5 feet 6 inches equivalent to 1.78 meters approximately. Kara is a woman of average height. However, her exact weight is still sketchy and unclear to the public. However, compared to her physique, Sundlun seems to have a moderate body mass.
Kara Sundlun Husband
Is Kara Sundlun? Yes, she is. To whom? She is happily married to her husband Dennis House, who was also a news anchor and a moderator of the State’s Face on WFSB-TV. He left the station after testing positive for the COVID-19 infection. After 10 years of dating, Dennis and Kara exchanged vows on August 1st, 2003 at St. Augustin’s Church in Newport, Rhode Island.
Archbishop Daniel Cronin of Hartford officiated the wedding ceremony. Kara and her husband both tested positive for COVID-19 in December 2020. But currently, she is in good shape and health. Nevertheless, Kara and Dennis are proud parents to Helena and Julian, born on February 18, 2007, and September 2nd, 2009 respectively. The family resides in Hartford, Connecticut.
Kara Sundlun Family
Kara is the daughter of Bruce Sundlun (father)and Judith Vargo Hewes (mother). Her father was the late former Rhode Island governor and a wealthy businessman. Bruce died on July 21st, 2011. Nevertheless, Kara is the stepdaughter of John Hewes. It is known that she was raised by her mother single-handedly and later came to meet her father when she was 17 years old.
Nevertheless, Kara has no siblings from her mother’s side. However, she has three step-brothers from her father’s first marriage with Madeline Schiffer Gimbel, who happens to be her step-mom.
Kara Sundlun Salary
Working as a journalist at WFSB-TV, Kara receives a satisfactory amount of salary yearly. Sundlun is estimated to be receiving an average amount ranging from $40,000 to $120,000 US dollars per annum.
Kara Sundlun Net Worth
How much worth is Kara? Journalism being her primary source of income, Kara is estimated to have an approximate net worth of around $1 million to $5 million US dollars. This includes the money and different assets she has acquired through her successful profession as a Journalist. She has accumulated good fortune over the years.