Kate Merrill Wikipedia
Kate Merrill is an American journalist who worked for WBZ, the CBS affiliate in Boston from March 2004 to mid-May 2024. During her time at WBZ, she served as a reporter and joined the network’s morning team in 2017 as a weekday morning news anchor. Kate anchored the station’s newscasts from 4:30 am to 7 am.
Furthermore, she also reported noon newscasts with Chris McKinnon. Her career journey commenced at WICZ-TV and WIVT-TV in NY. She later worked as an anchor and news reporter at WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1998. During her time there, she was honored with an Emmy award for reporting on the 1999 Tennessee tornado that struck the region. Moreover, Kate earned two awards for her investigative reporting. Before joining WBZ in 2004, she worked briefly in New York as a news reporter for WNBC-TV.
Kate’s Quick Facts
| Age | 48 years old |
| Husband | Mike Dunham |
| Sister | Susie Abromeit |
| WBZ | Anchor/Reporter (March 2004 – Mid May 2024) |
| Salary | $300,000 per year |
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Personal Life
Kate is 48 years old, born in Carlise, Massachusets, USA, on December 11, 1976. She is 5 ft 7 in tall ( approximately 1.7 m ) and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Kate was brought up by her parents in Carlise, Massachusetts where she attended Concord-Carlisle High School graduating with her diploma. She later joined Lafayette College graduating with a B.A. in government and law. Kate was brought up alongside her little sister Susie Abromeit who celebrates her birthday on November 15.
Sister
Kate grew up alongside her baby sister Susie Abromeit. On November 15, 2019, she posted a photo of her little sister with her co-star on A Perfect Christmas wishing her a happy birthday. Kate’s sister is an American actress born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 15, 1982. Sussie has starred in various movies including Sex Drive (2008), Battle Los Angeles (2011), The Forever Purge (2021), and Jessica Jones (2015).
Kate Merrill Husband
She has been married to her husband Mike Dunham for a while now. Mike is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for 20 years with the Devils and Islanders. He now works for the Boston Bruins as the goalie development coach. Kate and Mike exchanged wedding vows in 2000 and have two daughters, Kayden Dunham and Addison Dunham.
WBZ Kate Merrill
Kate first joined WBZ-TV, a CBS affiliate in Boston, Massachusetts in March 2004. She served as the network’s news anchor and reporter and was part of the morning news team where she anchored the 4:30 am to 7 a.m. show on weekdays. Furthermore, Kate also reported with Chris McKinnon on the noon segment. During her time at WBZ, she reported on high-profile Boston stories like the after-effects of the Red Sox and the Patriots winning various World Series, the 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon, and the Super Bowl championships.
Kate has also been recognized with multiple Emmy awards while at WBZ-TV for her reporting. Moreover, she celebrated 20 years working at WBZ-TV in March 2024, shortly before her unexpected departure in mid-May 2024. Kate has not disclosed her reasons for leaving WBZ and neither has the station. Before joining WBZ, She briefly worked in New York at WNBC-TV, the NBC affiliate as a reporter for one year.
Following her college graduation, Kate moved to New York where she had her first job at WIVT-TV and WICZ-TV as a news reporter. She later started serving as a fill-in reporter for WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennesse, in 1998. Kate spent five years at WKRN and was acknowledged with an Emmy award for reporting on the Tennessee tornado that struck the region in 1999.
This Old House
On April 19, 2021, WBZ / CBS News Boston posted on the Facebook Page that Kate got tips from a local realtor getting your dream home. The post was aimed at people trying to buy a house.
Salary
Kate earned $300,000 per year from her previous work as WBZ’s anchor and reporter.
Net Worth
Having worked with WBZ-TV for two decades and commenced her broadcasting career in the 1990s, Kate has garnered a net worth of $2.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happened To Kate Merrill?
Kate left WBZ-TV abruptly in mid-May 2024, after working 20 years with the station. The station later stated on June 3, 2024, that Kate had decided to move on from the network.
Where Is Kate Merrill?
Kate still resides in Boston, Massachusetts although she is not working with WBZ.
Where Is Kate Merrill Now?
She is currently in Boston, Massachusetts.
How Old Is Kate Merrill?
Kate is 48 years old, born in Carlise, Massachusets, USA, on December 11, 1976.
Who Is Kate Merrill Married To?
She has been married to Mike Mike Dunham, a former professional ice hockey player, since 2000. Mike currently works for the Boston Bruins as the goalie development coach.
Social Media Handles
Twitter – @KateMerrill
Instagram – katemerrill1
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