Ben Arnet Biography
Ben Arnet is an American Sports Director working for KOMU 8 in Columbia, Missouri as a 6, 9, and 10 and Saturday mornings Sports Director. He joined the station in July 2020.
Ben Arnet Age / Birthday
Arnet manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Ben Arnet Height / Measurements
Arnet is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Ben Arnet Partner/ Wife
Arnet is happily married to his loving wife Nicole. The couple tied the knot in 2010 shortly after moving to Buffalo. The family’s calendar revolves around sports. His wife and daughter share his passion for sports, and it’s common to spot them all attending games together, with Nicole favoring basketball and their daughter, Lyla, being a hockey enthusiast.
Their household is enlivened by the presence of a spirited Shetland sheepdog named Maggie, adding a touch of excitement to their lives. If you happen to encounter him in the town, you’ll likely recognize him as the individual sporting a hockey jersey. His wife, ever playful, affectionately describes his extensive jersey collection as “ridiculous, but probably harmless.”
Ben Arnet Kids / Children
Arnet manages to keep information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.
Ben Arnet Family / Relatives
Arnet was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, he grew up a huge fan of the Missouri Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, and St. Louis Blues but he has followed all of the sports teams in the Show Me State his entire life. He manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Ben Arnet Education
Arnet graduated from Hickman High School got his degree and started in TV at the University of Missouri.
Ben Arnet Career
Arnet is a Sports Director working for KOMU 8 in Columbia, Missouri. After spending three years as a KOMU Sports Reporter and Feature Reporter for shows like “This Week in Mizzou Football” and “Mizzou Basketball with Quin Snyder,” his broadcasting journey led him away from Columbia in 2004. He relocated to KGUN-TV in Tucson, AZ, where he spent two years honing his skills in the desert.
Following his time in Arizona, he returned to the Midwest, joining KAKE-TV in Wichita, KS, where he crossed paths with his future wife, Nicole. They tied the knot in 2010, shortly after his move to Buffalo, NY, where he assumed the role of Sports Anchor at Your News Now Buffalo. In 2011, they decided to return home, settling back in Columbia. His return was motivated by the opportunity to play a key role in launching the Mizzou Network in collaboration with Mizzou Athletics.
Over nine years, he dedicated himself to reporting on Mizzou sports across various platforms, sharing numerous athlete stories and covering some of the most significant moments in Tiger history. In 2014, he ventured into play-by-play commentary for SEC Network Plus, where he has now called more than 250 games spanning seven different sports. Additionally, he took on the role of hosting “This Week in Mizzou Football” and “This Week in Mizzou Basketball” on KOMU and Fox Sports Midwest from 2014 to 2018.
Ben Arnet KOMU 8
Arnet works with KOMU 8 where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- TAYLOR FREEMAN
- JORDAN BERGER
- SARA MOYERS
- MATT BECKWITH
- KESLEY KOBIELUSZ
- BETH FINELLO
- BENJAMIN KOTTHOFF
- PATRICK HERION
- EMILY SPAIN
- EVIE ALLEN
Ben Arnet Salary
Arnet receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Ben Arnet Net Worth
Through Arnet’s career as a Sports Director, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Ben Arnet Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Arnet is active on his social media accounts. He has about 825 followers on his Facebook Page, about 6.5k followers on his Twitter account, and around 234 followers on his Instagram account.