Who is Dennis Owens?
Dennis Owens is a 15-time Emmy award/ Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist working at WHTM/ABC 27 as a news anchor based in Pennsylvania. He is also the host and co-producer of This Week in Pennsylvania, the sole statewide political talk show in Pennsylvania. He has been working with the station since 1993. Owens joined ABC 27 News as a weekend sports anchor and after six years he switched to news anchor. He has received over 70 Regional Emmy nominations and has won 15 of them, including Best Anchor in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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Dennis Owens Date of Birth/ Age
Owens was born and raised in Philadelphia 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 the information once available. Owens has officially been with WHTM for 30 years.
Dennis Owens Height / Weight
Owens is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.
Dennis Owens’s Parents / Siblings
Owens was born and raised in Philadelphia in the United States of America. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Dennis Owens Spouse/ Wife
Owens is a married man, but he has not disclosed the identity of his wife and children, if he has any. He and his family reside in Cumberland County, outside Harrisburg.
Dennis Owens Kids / Children
Owens is a married man. He and his family reside in Cumberland County, outside Harrisburg. He keeps details regarding his children and wife private.
Dennis Owens Education
Owens is a proud LaSalle University graduate.
Dennis Owens Career
Owens is an award-winning journalist currently working at WHTM/ABC 27 as a news anchor, and as the host and co-producer of This Week in Pennsylvania, the sole statewide political talk show in Pennsylvania. He started out at WHTM as a weekend sports anchor working under the illustrious Sports Director, Gregg Mace. He covered Penn State football, the World Series, Super Bowls, NASCAR races, baseball’s Spring Training, and Bowl Games in that capacity. However, he is mostly proud of co-creating the show Friday Night Football, which marked its 25th anniversary in 2021. The program keeps showcasing Central Pennsylvania’s high school athletes, cheerleaders, and bands that make Friday nights special across Central Pennsylvania.
Dennis made the transition to news in 1999, co-hosting Live at Five, which highlighted his audience and community relations skills. Dennis’s warmth and charm, along with his love of the Midstate, were evident in everything he did, from making Easter eggs to jumping out of an aircraft to going to the county fair. After that, he answered a call to the anchor desk first with Valerie Pritchett at 7 p.m. and then Alicia Richards at 6 p.m. He has received over 70 Regional Emmy nominations and has won 15 of them, including Best Anchor in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Additionally, for his reporting on the impact of lobbyists in Harrisburg, he was awarded the esteemed Edward R. Murrow Award.
Dennis Owens Achievements
Being a well-known figure at the State Capitol, he is highly esteemed among television reporters on that beat. The commonwealth’s Nexstar-owned stations broadcast his state government reports every day. Additionally, He is also the host and co-producer of This Week in Pennsylvania, the sole statewide political talk show in Pennsylvania. His visitors include governors, senators, congressmen, and ladies and a who’s who of Pennsylvania’s political elite. He is an unwavering optimist and a devoted supporter of Philadelphia sports.
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How Much Does Dennis Owens Earn/Salary?
Owens earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000 to $500,000.
How Much is Dennis Owens Worth/Net Worth?
As a reporter, Owens has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $ 5 million.
Dennis Owens X Handle
Owens is active on X, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. You can also reach him via email.