Pete Grigsby Biography
Pete Grigsby is an American Meteorologist who has worked for KMBC 9 News since 1990. Grigsby joins the KMBC 9 First Alert Weather team with 30 years of forecasting experience and has been forecasting Kansas City weather for the past 20 years. He worked as a meteorologist in Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky previously.
Grisby changed his professional path after nearly ten years at KMBC to accommodate better family hours by accepting a job as an administrator for the Blue Springs School District. For Blue Springs’ high schools, he runs a television station (BSSD-TV) and a radio station (BSSD-FM). He also instructs students in meteorology and broadcasting. Pete continues to work a restricted schedule at KMBC, particularly when severe weather is forecast.
Pete was an all-state basketball player in high school, scoring over 2,000 points. He turned down offers to play collegiate basketball at Auburn (with coach Sonny Smith and Charles Barkley), BYU, and other schools in order to focus on his studies in broadcast journalism and meteorology.
Grisby holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University as well as a master’s degree in meteorology from Western Kentucky University. Both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association have given him their “Seal of Approval.”
Pete has two children, Nyla and Pete IV, with his wife Michelle. In addition to spending quality time with his family, he enjoys running, piano playing, and serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pete Grigsby Age
How old is Pete Grigsby? Grigsby was born in Kentucky, the United States of America.
Nevertheless, Pete’s nationality is American and he belongs to the white ethnicity.
Pete Grigsby Family
Grisby is the son of Bill Grisby (father) and Frances(mother). In 1949, Bill and Frances married. Pete grew up in Kentucky with his two sisters, Geri and Grisby, and was the youngest of their three children. Their father was an American sportscaster and a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Pete Grigsby Wife
Is Pete Grigsby married? Yes. Grigsby is happily married to Michelle. The duo has two children, Nyla and Pete IV. In addition to spending quality time with his family, Grisby enjoys running, piano playing, and serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pete Grigsby Height
Grigsby stands approximately at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall (1.83 m) with a moderate weight. His hair is also black, and his eyes are brown.
Pete Grigsby Salary
Grisby earns an average annual salary of between $42,000 and $110,000 as a meteorologist at KMBC 9.
Pete Grisby Net Worth
How much is Pete Grigsby worth? Grisby has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $5 million. His fortune stems mainly from his career as a meteorologist.