Tricia Macke Biography
Tricia Macke is an American news anchor and reporter working for FOX 19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She joined the station in October 1993. Previously she worked for 1530 WCKY Radio as a news anchor, board op, and producer.
Tricia Macke Date of Birth / Birthday
Macke was born on January 29 in Newport, Kentucky. She has not shared the date or year she was born in. However, judging from her appearance, she might be in her 50s
Tricia Macke Measurements/Height
She is of an average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Tricia Macke Partner/Husband
Macke is married to her better half Chris Macke. Chris attended the University of Kentucky and Chase Law School where he acquired the skill of what he does better. He is also a patent attorney. Chris is a local guy made good. The couple resides in Kentucky together with their children.
Tricia Macke Kids/Children
Macke and Chris are proud parents of their five children, Katlynn, Spencer, Piper, Dash, and Saylor Blue. The last four children are their own, biologically. Katlynn is her niece, her sister’s child. In 2005, her sister Beth pass away and left her a child to take care of. Macke considers Katlynn as a gift.
Tricia Macke Relatives/ Family
Macke was born and raised in Newport, Kentucky by her father and mother. She was brought up along with her sister Beth. Beth had a child namely, Katylnn. In 2005, she passed away after battling cancer.
Tricia Macke Schooling/Education
Macke is a proud Newport Central Catholic University graduate. In 1987, she joined Northern Kentucky University to pursue her career course and further her education. In 1992, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, and Related Programs. While at University, she juggled three and four jobs at a time and graduated without owing one penny.
Tricia Macke Profession
Macke is a reporter and anchor at FOX 19 in Cincinnati. The Ten O’clock News was launched in 1993 while she was already hired at the station. During her tenure at FOX 19, she has worked her way up through the rank from freelance reporter to a full-time reporter, weekend anchor, and morning show host. In 1999, she was elevated to the main anchor on Ten O’Clock News.
Before transitioning into television, she was working on radio. She worked with 1530 WCKY-AM in Cincinnati, Ohio. While there, she anchored the midday news. Macke likes this quote, ” if you want to achieve something in life you have to work hard for it.”
Throughout her career, she has covered numerous local stories that have made headlines. These stories she has covered across the world in Germany, and Israel. She has covered stories such as the return of John Glenn into space and the O.J. Simpson double-murder trial. Macke likes to write stories that make people feel good, laugh, or in some way positive.
During her leisure time, she likes coaching basketball. She started the KY Royals, a basketball organization. In addition, she coaches several outstanding basketball teams and teaches kids hard.
Furthermore, she enjoys playing golf, tennis, softball, volleyball, as well as basketball. She also likes volunteering including working at the school cafeteria. Charity is also her thing, on a regular basis.
Tricia Macke Income
Macke receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Tricia Macke Net Worth
Through Macke’s career as a news anchor and reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $ 1 million and $1.5 million.
Macke’s Sister
and Katlynn was a gift from my sister Beth. She lost her battle with cancer in 2005 and I am raising her daughter.
Tricia Macke Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Macke is active on her social media accounts. She has about 32k followers on her Facebook Page, about 31.7k followers on her Twitter account, and around 3344 followers on her Instagram account.