Melissa Fry Biography
Melissa Fry is a renowned American journalist working as the morning anchor of First News at KETV Omaha, Nebraska. She joined the KETV News Team in 2008 after previously working as a reporter and anchor at KLKN (ABC affiliate in Lincoln, Nebraska) for two and a half years.
Melissa Fry Age
Fry is 42 years old as of 2026; she was born on May 15, 1984, in Omaha, Nebraska. She celebrates her birthday on May 15 every year.
Melissa Fry Height / Measurements
Fry is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 167.64 cm.
Melissa Fry Husband / Children
Fry is married to her husband, Dan Stolinski, an Omaha Fire Department official. The couple met during a news interview and tied the knot on August 15, 2015. On their 8th wedding anniversary, Fry posted a photo from their wedding day on her Instagram and captioned it, “8 years married to the love of my life ~ And we just get closer and stronger ❤️Happy Anniversary.”
Together, they have four sons: Michael, born on January 13, 2017; Charlie, born on June 2, 2018; Ben, born on August 29, 2019; and Frankie Thomas, born in July 2023. She is also a stepmother to three young men who are now working in their own professions.
Melissa Fry Family / Relatives
Fry was born in the United States to her parents, Dan (father) and Connie (mother). Her parents tied the knot in 1976 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2026. However, she hasn’t provided any information on whether she has any siblings. We will update this information once it’s available.
Melissa Fry Education
Fry began her pursuit of higher education at Millard South High School, where she earned her high school diploma. After graduating, she enrolled at Illinois State University, attended on a swimming scholarship, but transferred after a year due to homesickness. She then joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Electronic Media. She was also a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority during her college years.
Melissa Fry Career
Fry serves as the morning anchor of First News at KETV Omaha, Nebraska, where she delivers hometown stories and prepares Omaha residents for their day. Since joining the KETV News Team in 2008, Fry has worked nearly every shift, including traffic reporter, weekend morning anchor, weekday evening anchor, and sports coverage. Notably, while working in the sports department, Fry covered the 2013 Capital One Bowl game where the Huskers lost to Georgia.
Prior to joining KETV, Fry served as a reporter and anchor at KLKN (ABC affiliate in Lincoln, Nebraska) for two and a half years. Before that, she had interned at KETV for nearly two years during college, which sparked her passion for journalism. After graduating, Fry applied for an anchoring role at KETV multiple times before being hired full-time. One of her most personal stories was interviewing an Omaha Fire Department official, who later became her husband.
Melissa Fry Salary
Fry receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Melissa Fry Net Worth
Throughout Fry’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Melissa Fry KETV
Fry works with KETV, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Julie Cornell
- Sarah Fili
- Quanecia Fraser
- Rob McCartney
- Jack Keenan
- Alex McLoon
- Davon Taylor
- Andy Kendeigh
- Bill Randby
- Maddie Augustine
- Ainsley Goebel
- Luke Vickery
Melissa Fry Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Fry is active on her social media accounts. She has about 39k followers on her Facebook Page @Melissa Fry, about 7.3k followers on her Twitter account @MelissaFry7, and around 1.5k followers on her Instagram account @melissafryski.