Doug Vaughn KMOV, Illness, Wife, Salary, and Net Worth

Doug Vaughn Biography

Doug Vaughn is an American journalist and news anchor. He is widely known for working at KMOV Channel 4 in St. Louis. Vaughn returned to St. Louis his hometown to join KMOV Channel 4 as a Sports Anchor. He also served as a Reporter in 1988. Currently, Vaughn anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. sportscasts on Fridays and on Sundays 5:30 and 10:30 Pm.

In addition, he is also a Reporter for the 5, 6, and 10 Pm sportscasts from Monday to Wednesday. Vaughn’s has professionally accomplished eight St. Louis Emmy Awards, five-time winner of the Best Sportscaster Emmy, in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, and 2000. He is also the co-host of a sports talk radio show on CBS Sports 920.

Quick Facts

Age 68 years old (born May 8, 1956)
Wife unknown
Salary $100,000 per year
Net Worth $2 million
Health He was diagnosed with atrial flutter illness

Doug Vaughn Kmov Age

Vaughn was born on May 8, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States. He is 68 years old. Vaughn celebrates his birthday on May 8, every year.

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Vaughn’s photo

Early Life And Education

He is a local of St. Louis, MO, in the USA. Vaughn is the son of Elvin Vaughn, his father, and Shelley, his mother. Furthermore, he was raised along with his brother and sister.

He is a 1974 graduate of Kirkwood Senior High where he attained his high school diploma. He later enrolled at St. Louis Community College at Meramec where he excelled in baseball and played for two years. Vaughn then transferred to the University of Missouri-Columbia during his junior year and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.

Doug Vaughn Wife

Vaughn is a proud father of three all-grown-up sons; John, Nick, and Greg. However, he has not disclosed his marital status to the public domain over the years making it difficult to tell whether he is married, divorced, or single.

Doug Vaughn Kmov

Vaughn returned to his hometown of St. Louis to join KMOV Channel 4 serving as a Sports Anchor. He also worked as a Reporter in 1988. Currently, Vaughn anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. sportscasts on Fridays and on Sundays 5:30 and 10:30 Pm. In addition, Vaughn is also a Reporter for the 5, 6, and 10 Pm sportscasts from Monday to Wednesday. He was also named the main Reporter on News 4’s Sports Sunday. It is a 60-minute show that highlights local and national sports news.

Vaughn’s has professionally accomplished eight St. Louis Emmy Awards, five-time winner of the Best Sportscaster Emmy, in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, and 2000. He has also won Emmys of Best Sports Reporter and Best Sports Feature. Vaughn most memorable story was following Mark McGwire’s record-breaking 70 home run season in 1998. Covering the historical event from spring training to the last day of the season was extraordinarily exciting for him.

Vaughn’s other colleagues at KMOV include:

Caroline Hecker – Reporter.

Alexis Zotos – Reporter.

Paige Hulsey – Traffic Anchor.

Kent Ehrhardt – Weather Anchor.

Steve Templeton – Chief Meteorologist.

Illness

Vaughn suffered from an irregular heartbeat in August 2021. and was hospitalized. Following his hospitalization, he was diagnosed with atrial flutter illness that is rare as compared to atrial fibrillation, and vertigo. The disease made Vaughn disoriented, weak, and unable to execute his duties. Fortunately, the illness cleared in February 2022. Gradually his health has been improving. However, Vaughn did not suffer from stroke.

Height

Vaughn is a man of average stature who stands at a height 5 ft 8 in ( approx. 1.73 m).

Salary

He serves as a sports anchor for Kmov, Vaughn’s salary is $100,000 per year.

Net Worth

He has worked as a sports anchor and radio personality for at least three decades. Vaughn’s net worth is $ 2 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Old Is Doug Vaughn?

Vaughn is a 68-year-old who was born on May 8, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States.

Is Doug Vaughn Married?

Although Vaughn has three sons, he has neither disclosed the mother of his kids nor his current marital status.

What Happened To Doug Vaughn?

Vaughn returned home to St Louis in 1988 to join KMOV as sports anchor and reporter.

Is Doug Vaughn still with KMOV?

Vaughn still works at KMOV Channel 4 in St. Louis.

Did Doug Vaughn retire?

Today Vaughn anchors News 4 weeknights at 6 and 10.

Where Is Doug Vaughn?

He is currently working for KMOV as a sports anchor since making his first appearance in March 2023 after been off-air for a year and a half since 2021 to attend to his health.

Social Media Account

Twitter – @DougVaughn_KMOV

Instagram – dougvaughnch4

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