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Dave Wagner Bio, Age, WTSP-TV, Wife, Kids, Salary, and Net Worth

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Dave Wagner Biography

Wagner Dave is an American award-winning journalist serving at WTSP-TV as a primary evening anchor and investigative reporter, he joined the Station in April 2022 after working as a primary evening anchor and senior investigative reporter for KIRO 7.

Dave Wagner Career | Education

Immersing himself in a quest for journalistic excellence, Dave eagerly delved into the immersive realm of newsroom leadership and storytelling workshops offered by the esteemed Poynter Institute. Additionally, he engaged in a transformative journey of International and Global Studies, he embarked on the Semester At Sea and ISE program, an enriching international shipboard studies initiative that voyaged across Asia, Africa, and South America. This immersive experience became a cornerstone of his academic pursuits in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts-Communications program at Otterbein University.

Wagner commenced his career with WLWT-Hearst Television in October 1999. He served as the primary evening anchor, managing editor, and senior investigative reporter, anchoring all weekday evening newscasts. His reporting included live field anchoring and coverage of significant events like Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Transitioning to WCNC Charlotte from April 2008 to June 2015, he assumed the role of primary evening anchor, senior investigative reporter, and political moderator. He anchored nightly newscasts in the 22nd-largest television market. Furthermore, he contributed live field anchoring and reporting from significant events like the Haiti Earthquake, the Boston Marathon bombings, and the Vancouver Olympics.

Following this, Dave joined NBC News as an Olympic correspondent and correspondent for NBC News Channel in June 2012 specializing in live, quick-turn national reporting for NBC News, MSNBC, and network affiliates. He has served as the primary evening anchor and investigative reporter at KIRO 7 since November 2015, and in his current role at WTSP-TV since April 2022. He continues to uphold the highest standards of journalism and investigative reporting and informs the public with accuracy and diligence.

Dave Wagner Awards

Wagner has been recognized with 49 Emmy Awards and 4 Edward R. Murrow Awards for his outstanding contributions to investigative and special projects reporting, documentaries, writing, producing, and anchoring. Additionally, he is a member of esteemed organizations such as the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, serving on the Regional Board of Governors. Moreover, he is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild, showcasing his versatility as an actor through roles in productions such as “From the Earth to the Moon” and “The Waterboy”.

Organisations and Projects

Furthermore, Wagner spearheaded the production of “Paint,” an independent documentary project initiated in July 2021, alongside Gene Yagle, showcasing an artist’s poignant endeavor to paint portraits of the nearly 3,000 victims of 9/11. In addition, he served as the Documentary Director and Producer for “Rainman Twins” from January to July 2008, a groundbreaking project that delved into the lives of the only identical twin sisters recognized as autistic savants. The documentary garnered worldwide distribution through meticulous conceptualization, production, and direction and is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Dave Wagner Salary

Wagner’s annual salary ranges between $25,000 to $60,000.

Dave Wagner’s Net Worth

Wagner’s estimated net worth is about $1.5 Million to $4.5 Million.

Dave Wagner Age

Wagner celebrates his birthday on March 14th every year. He was born on March 14th, 1943, and is 81 years old as of 2024.

Dave Wagner Wife

Wagner is happily married to Rebekah Sponaugle Wagner, they got married on May 1st,1994. So far they are happy parents of 3 children, Kayla, Kourtney, and Gunner Wagner.

Dave Wagner Family | Parents

Wagner is a proud son of Frank Wagner SR. (father) and Amanda Wagner Conley (mother). He has three elder brothers, Frank Wagner JR. and Bobby Wagner. Moreover, he has a lot of nieces and nephews with whom he has shared moments on his social media platforms.

Dave Wagner’s Social Media Platforms

Wagner interacts with his fans quite often and has 8.5K followers on Facebook, 500 followers on Twitter, and 3721 followers on Instagram.

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