Who is Wendell Edwards?
Wendell Edwards is an award-winning journalist working at WTVO Channel 17 News in Rockford as a weather and sports news anchor. He has been working with the Eyewitness News team since May 2024. Previously, Wendell was a morning anchor at WFSB TV in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Before that, he worked as an anchor at ABC 3340 Birmingham, Alabama. He also worked at KHOU-TV in Houston, Texas.
Wendell Edwards Date of Birth/ Age
Edwards was born in the United States although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update this information once available.
Wendell Edwards Height/ Weight
Edwards is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average and has a healthy weight.
Wendell Edwards’s Parents and Siblings
Edwards was born and raised in the United States by his loving and caring parents. On November 2, 2023, he shared a photo of his dad on his Instagram page, wishing him a happy heavenly birthday. However, he manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Wendell Edwards Spouse/ Wife/ Partner/ Dating
Edwards is happily married to his wife and they are blessed with two adorable daughters, Kendall and Kennedy. However, he has not disclosed his wife’s identity, but the information will be updated once available.
Wendell Edwards Kids/ Children
Edwards is blessed with two adorable daughters, Kennedy, 22 years old, and Kendall. Kendall graduated college on June 13, 2024. He has not disclosed much about them but the information will be updated once available.
Wendell Edwards Education
Edwards received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Abilene Christian University in 1992. From there, he obtained a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1997.
Wendell Edwards Career
Wendell is an American journalist working as a weather and sports news anchor at WTVO Channel 17 News in Rockford. He solo anchors the 9 p.m. on FOX 39 and co-anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. news on WTVO 17. Wendell began his broadcasting career as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WOOD TV 8 in Austin, Texas. After that, he was hired in the same capacity at KHOU-TV in Houston, Texas.
Wendell then joined ABC 3340 in Birmingham, Alabama as the weekday morning anchor. Before moving to Rockford, he worked as a morning anchor at WFSB TV in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Wendell has also worked for stations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Columbia, South Carolina. His investigative reporting piece “School Safety Under Fire” in Oklahoma earned him the 2009 OAB Award for Investigative Reporting. The National Association of Black Journalists honored him with a Salute to Excellence Award in 2008 and 2010 for his labor.
Additionally, in October 2005, Wendell was given the ACU Journalism Alumni “Gutenberg Award.” The Alabama Associated Press Media Editors awarded him second place for Best News Anchor in 2016. Moreover, he was honored with an Abby Award in 2019 for his “School Patrol” series in Alabama. Wendell supports literacy and writing, enjoys watching vintage films, and cheers on the Texas Longhorns in college football and the North Carolina Tar Heels in basketball.
How Much Does Wendell Edwards Earn/ Salary
Edwards earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000 – $500,000.
How much is Wendell Edwards’s Worth/ Net Worth
As an anchor, Wendell has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $ 1 million – $ 5 million.
Wendell Edwards X Handle
Edwards is active on X @MrWendell29, Facebook, Instagram @mrwendell29, and other social media platforms. You can also reach him via email.