Kristi Krueger Biography
Kristi Krueger is an award-winning American journalist currently working as a medical reporter and effervescent anchor for Local 10 News. She joined Local 10 News as a co-anchor of the 5:30 p.m. newscast and “Eye on Health” reporter back in August 1993.
After many years co-anchoring the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., Krueger currently co-anchors the noon newscasts, giving her more time in the evening with her family.
In addition to her anchoring duties, Kristi specializes in medical reporting. Her daily “Healthcast” reports air on the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts. As a mother, she understands the importance of receiving valuable and timely health news. She aims to bring viewers cutting-edge details that allow them to make informed choices about their well-being.
Krueger started her career in broadcast at WWSB in Sarasota. Furthermore, in September 1988, she was promoted to co-anchor the weekday 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. She became the weekend anchor and medical reporter in 1990 at WDIV-TV in Detroit before moving to WPLG.
Moreover, Krueger is involved in the community. She serves on the board of Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center. For some years, she has also served as chair of the Pembroke Pines Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society. As well, she volunteers as a lector at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston and now training for her first marathon.
Kristi Krueger Age
How old is Kristi Krueger? Krueger is 44 years old as of 2024. She was born on February 23, 1980, in Fresno, California, the United States of America. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on the 23rd of February every year and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Moreover, Kristi’s nationality is American.
Kristi Krueger Family
Krueger was born in Fresno, California, and raised in different places since her father was a football coach. Her father’s career has taken her to Long Beach, California, Illinois, Utah, and Tampa. However, Krueger has not yet disclosed further information about her parents and siblings to the public.
Kristi Krueger Husband
Is Kristi Krueger married? Yes. Kristi is happily married to her husband Todd Templin, vice president of Boardroom Communications, a South Florida public relations firm. Together they have two children named Troy and Kelsie.
Kristi Krueger Height
Krueger stands approximately at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.68 m) with a moderate weight.
Kristi Krueger Salary
Krueger receives an average annual salary of between $50,000 – $ 110,500 as a medical reporter and effervescent anchor for Local 10 News.
Kristi Krueger Net Worth
How much is Kristi Krueger worth? Krueger has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million. Her wealth is attributed to her successful career as a journalist.
Kristi Krueger Awards
- 2011 National Television Academy Silver Circle Award
- 2010 Deborah Natansohn Award for her contributions to women’s health and wellness
- 2009 Gold Coast Emmy Award for health/science/environment category
- 2008 University of Florida “Alumnus of Distinction” of the College of Journalism and Communications
- 2006 “Best Large Market” media award given by the Florida Heart Association for a report “Save at Port Everglades”
- 2005 “Outstanding Mother” by the Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County
- 2005 “Best Large Market” and “Best in Show” media awards given by the Florida Heart Association for a two-part report “Cardiac Arrest”
- 2000 “Woman of Vision” by the Weizmann Institute of Science
- 1999 First Lady of Broward
- 1998 Gold Coast Emmy Award for her groundbreaking report on the possible side effects of the required Hepatitis-B vaccine
- 1998 “Favorite Female Anchor” by the SunSentinel
- 1997 “South Florida’s Ten Best Dressed Women” by the American Cancer Society
- In 1997 “Florida Cancer Communicator” award
- 1997 “Excellence in Journalism” award from Florida’s Association for Retarded Citizens
- 1996-97 Florida Heart Association “Outstanding Media Service” award by the Florida Medical Association
- 1990 “Woman of the Year” in Sarasota
- In 1990 First prize in the Florida Medical Association contest for her work on cosmetic surgery: “The New Beauty Basic”
- 1990 Detroit Broadcaster of the Year award finalist
- 1988 First place by the Florida Medical Association Award for her series “Nurses Needed: Stat.”