Melissa Blasius Bio, ABC15, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

Who is Melissa Blasius?

Melissa Blasius is an American journalist who is working for KNXV-TV as an investigative reporter. She joined the ABC 15 News team in March 2019.

Melissa Blasius Date of Birth / Age

Blasius is approximately in her 40s as of 2023 although her exact age is not known as she has managed to keep her date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.

Melissa Blasius Height

Blasius stands at the height of approximately 5 feet and 6 inches tall.

Melissa Blasius Parents and Siblings

Blasius was born and raised in the U.S. She manages to keep information regarding her parents, siblings, and extended family members away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.

Melissa Blasius Spouse(Husband)

Blasius exchanged vows with her husband. The couple raises daughters and a son together. Even so, the information will be updated once available.

Melissa Blasius Kids / Children

Blasius has stepdaughters and a son. Also, she has a grandson. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.

Melissa Blasius Education

After completing her high school studies, Blasius went on to join the Northwestern University in 1995. Later, in 1998 she became its graduate with a double major Bachelor Of Science in broadcast journalism and political science.

Melissa Blasius Career

Blasius works for KNXV as an investigative reporter. She joined the ABC 15 News team in March 2019. During her quarter-century at KNXV, she has broadcasted various significant news stories. For example, in 2018 she piloted the station’s broadcast on the life and legacy of Sen. John McCain.

Also, she covered the Las Vegas massacre. In addition, she aided homeowners in upending undue bank foreclosures and aided veterans in retrieving their long-overdue VA disability benefits. Her reporting has led to changes in state law and the resignations of top government officials. Prior to this, she served the Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix as a director of communications for 7 months since September 2018.

Further, she had worked for KNXV previously in December 2015 till August 2018 as a multimedia journalist. Also, she has served KUSA-TV, Denver as an investigative reporter for 3 years and a month since November 2012. While working in Denver, she exposed a secret patient waiting list at the VA hospital and revealed flooded-damaged mobile homes being sold to innocent buyers.

Too, she got an exclusive interview with Mark Redwine who was later sentenced for the murder of  his son Dylan. Also, she has worked for KPNX-TV, Phoenix as a news reporter on 12 News NBC for 8 years and 3 months since September 2004. Furthermore, she has served News24Houston, Houston as a political reporter since October 2002 for a year and 10 months.

Moreover, she has worked for WOTV-TV, Battle Creek as an anchor and reporter since March 2000 to October 2002. Last but not least, she has worked for WICD-TV as a reporter and photographer for 2 years since 1998. On top of this, she has broadcasted state happenings such as President Barack Obama’s inauguration and the space shuttle Columbia calamity.

Blasius also flew a fighter plane, hunted for drug smugglers in the desert, and even cross-examined a talking pig. Throughout her career, she has gained awards such as a regional Emmy Award and a Sunshine Award from the Valley’s Society of Professional Journalists. Further, in 2022 she received a George Foster Peabody Award for her work with the ABC15 investigators. Too, she received the U.S. Hillman Prize and a du-Pont Columbia Award.

Further, in 2021 she was acknowledged by The National Headliner Awards for her Covid-19 reporting. On a side note, she has a passion for Cubs basketball which she picked up during her college days at Northwestern University near Chicago. Also, she loves playing board games with her husband, step-daughters, son, and grandson, watching movies, and trail running.

How Much Does Melissa Blasius Earn?

Blasius approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is Melissa Blasius Worth?

As a reporter, Blasius has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

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