Kyle Kraska Wikipedia
Kyle Kraska is an American journalist working for KTTV Fox 11 News in Los Angeles, CA. He joined the network’s news team in August 2021 and currently serves as a chief sports anchor. Previously, Kyle worked for KFMB-TV CBS 8 in San Diego, California as a sports anchor and sports director.
He worked with the station for 21 years and 10 months from September 1999 to June 2021. While at KFMB-TV, Kyle was honored with six Emmy Awards s an anchor and reporter. Furthermore, he obtained the Golden Mic and New York State Broadcasters Awards. Kyle has also worked as a sports anchor, sports director, and sports reporter for ABC in El Paso, KVIA-TV in Texas, WRGB-TV in New York, CBS in Albany, and WFTS-TV in Florida.
During his time at Syracuse University, he worked as the end-of-week sports reporter in Watertown, New York at WWNY-TV. Aside from his journalism career, he is also an actor who has starred in The Big Tease in 1999, CHiPs ’99 in 1998, and 7th Heaven in 1998. Moreover, Kyle also served as Host of Hard Copy from 1998 to 1999 at Los Angeles Paramount Pictures.
Kyle’s Quick Facts
| Age | 58 years old |
| Wife | Samineh Esfahani |
| Parents | Alice Kraska and Walter Kraska |
| Brother | Kevin Kraska |
| Salary | $250,000 annually |
| Education | Bishop Connolly High School and Syracuse University |
Personal Life
Kyle is 58 years old, born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, on December 7, 1966. He is 5 ft 7 in ( Approximately 1.7 m ) and his birthday is December 7. Kyle is of American nationality and is of mixed descent. His late father Walter Kraska is an army veteran. He served as an Air Force Staff Sergeant in the Korean War. His mother is Alice Kraska.
Kyle was brought up alongside his brother Kevin Kraska. He attended Bishop Connolly High School where he obtained his diploma. Kyle later joined the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. At Syracuse, he studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Furthermore, he was also honored as a Top Broadcasting Student with a Gordon Gordon J. Alderman Award.
Kyle Kraska Wedding
He married his wife Samineh Esfahani in 2023. Kyle proposed to Samineh in 2022. He and his wife later exchanged wedding vows in Capri, Italy at Hotel Caesar Augustus in 2023. His wife celebrates her birthday on May 6 every year.
Previously, he was married to Nicole French. Kyl and Nicole married on September 11, 2015, in Eden Prairie. His ex-wife is an author of contemporary romance which is the best selling in the US.
Leaving News 8
He worked for KFMB-TV CBS 8 in San Diego, California from September 1999 to June 2021. Kyle spent 21 years and 10 months with the station and served as a sports anchor and sports director. From 2003 until 2021, he served as KFMB’s evening sports anchor and also served as the San Diego Chargers postgame show host.
Before joining KFMB, Kyle worked as a sports anchor, sports reporter, and sports director at TV stations in Tampa, FL, Los Angeles, Albany, New York, Sarasota, Florida, and El Paso, Texas. His career journey kicked off at Syracuse University where he worked in Watertown, New York as a weekend sports anchor during his senior year. He also obtained six Emmy Awards as an anchor and reporter. Moreover, Kyle also hosted a worldwide syndicated news show, Hard Copy, at KCBS where he was also an anchor.
KTTV
Currently, Kyle serves as a chief sports anchor at KTTV Fox 11 News in Los Angeles, CA. He has been with the network since August 2021. Kyle can be seen at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. on weeknights and on Sports Wrap on Sunday nights. He is a four-time Golden Mic Award winner and a six-time Emmy Award winner. Furthermore, Kyle has spent more than 26 years reporting on sports all over Southern California. In addition, he has covered various sports including the World Series, the Olympics, Several Super Bowls, and the NBA Finals.
Leaving San Diego
Kyle left San Diego, California, in August 2021 after joining KTTV Fox 11 News in Los Angeles, California. In LA, he currently serves as chief sports anchor and can be seen at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. on weeknights and on Sports Wrap on Sunday nights.
Kyle Kraska Shooting
He was attacked in his San Diego home on February 10, 2015, while pulling out of his driveway on his way to work. Mike Montana, fired 20 bullets from his 9mm handgun with six of them going right through Kyle. Two shots that were fired through his chest penetrated through his lung and liver. As a result of the attack, Kyle spent a week in a coma and was announced dead twice. Moreover, he needed 14 units of blood for him to stay alive.
The attack was caused by a dispute between him and Mike, a painter whom he had hired to paint outside his house. The two had parted months before the incident and Mike began leaving threat notes on Kyle’s doormat. Kyle has since recovered from the incident and founded the Celebration of Heroes Blood Drives and KK’s Heroes in collaboration with the American Red Cross.
He makes sure to donate blood to save life. As for the attacker Mike Montana, he was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to life imprisonment plus 25 years with the probability of parole.
Salary
As a chief sports anchor for KTTV Fox 11 News, Kyle earns $250,000 annually.
Net Worth
From his journalism career that dates back to the 1980s, Kyle has garnered a decent net worth of $3 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kyle Kraska Married
He has been married to Samineh Esfahani since 2023. Kyle proposed to her in 2022 and married a year later.
Is Kyle Kraska Still Married?
He married his wife Samineh Esfahani in 2023, at Hotel Caesar Augustus in Capri, Italy. Kyle was previously married to Nicole French.
Where Is Kyle Kraska Now?
Kyle is currently in Los Angeles, CA where he works at KTTV Fox 11 News as a chief sports anchor.
Where Is Kraska Kraska?
He is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and serves as a chief sports anchor at KTTV.
Social Media Handles
Instagram – kraskadamus
Twitter – @KyleKraska
Facebook – Kyle Kraska
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