Heather Skold Biography
Heather Skold is a renowned American four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist working as the weekday evening anchor at KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She joined KRDO in September 2007 after previously working as a morning news anchor at KIVI-TV in Boise, Idaho (September 2004 to September 2007).
Heather Skold Age
Skold is 45 years old as of 2026; she was born on September 13, 1981, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on September 13 every year.
Heather Skold Height / Measurements
Skold is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 164cm.
Heather Skold Husband / Children
Skold is married to her husband, Brian Skold. Together, they have two children, though she hasn’t disclosed details about her children to the public. We will update this information once it’s available.
Heather Skold Family / Relatives
Skold was born to her parents, Wayne and Alice. On June 19, 2022, Skold posted a photo of her dad on her Instagram account and captioned, “Thanks for always being up for adventure, Dad. Love you to the moon! #fathersday.” Additionally, on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2021, Skold celebrated her mom through one of her Instagram posts. She captioned, “Boundlessly thankful for my mama today… and all days. Happy Mother’s Day. I love you! 💕” She, however, provides no information on whether she has any siblings. We will update this information once it’s available.
Heather Skold Education | Career
Skold attended Wheaton College (Illinois), where she completed a Double major in Journalism and Music. At KRDO NewsChannel 13 in Colorado Springs, Skold serves as the weekday evening anchor, anchoring the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. newscasts. She joined KRDO in September 2007 and has been a trusted voice in Colorado Springs for nearly two decades.
Previously, she worked as a morning news anchor at KIVI-TV in Boise, Idaho (September 2004 to September 2007). Other stations she has worked for include KJCT-TV in Grand Junction, Colorado (2003 to 2004), and WETN-FM in Wheaton, Illinois, where she began her broadcasting career as a morning co-host and producer.
Among her notable coverages are field anchoring the Presidential Debates and National Political Conventions, flying with the Air Force Thunderbirds, covering Black Forest Fire, the 9-11 Attacks, the Aurora Theater Shootings, and the Waldo Canyon Fire. She also had the opportunity to train with firefighters for agility competitions and ride in a B-17 bomber with a WWII veteran. Notably, she holds four Emmy Awards, has received awards from the Colorado Press Association and Idaho Press Club, has 4 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and has also received recognition as “Best Newscaster” by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
Heather Skold Salary
Skold receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Heather Skold Net Worth
Throughout Skold’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Heather Skold KRDO-TV
Skold works with KRDO-TV, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Bart Bedsole
- Scott Harrison
- Mackenzie Stafford
- Andrea Herrera
- Michael Logerwell
- Emily Coffey
- Julia Donovan
- Effrage Davis
- Jordan Sherman
Heather Skold Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Skold is active on her social media accounts. She has about 12k followers on her Facebook Page @Heather Skold KRDO, about 5k followers on her Twitter account @HeatherSkold13, and around 1.8k followers on her Instagram account @heatherskoldkrdo.