Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Editor
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Ashley Michels Biography
Ashley Michel is an American working in the field of journalism as an anchor and reporter for FOX31 and Channel 2. Before joining the station in April 2014, she worked at WCIA-TV in Springfield, Illinois, as a political reporter.
Ashley Michels Height
Michels stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ashley Michels Age
Michels was born on March 26th, in Carol Stream, Illinois, but has yet to reveal her birth year; thus, her age is not known. She annually celebrates her birthday on March 26th, as suggested by her Facebook post on March 26, 2016, captioned “Celebrating my birthday with my favorite person at one of my favorite breweries….”
Personal Life
Ashley Michels Relatives and Family
Michels was born to Debra and her father. She was raised in Carol Stream, Illinois, alongside her three brothers, Justin, Jason, and James. Debra celebrates her birthday on March 17th, as suggested by her Facebook post on March 17, 2018, captioned “Happy Birthday to my mom!…”
Ashley Michels Spouse and Children
Michels tied the knot with Rico Romero on June 10, 2018, as suggested by her Instagram post on June 10, 2020, captioned “Cheers to two years! Happy anniversary, my love…” Rico was born on September 10, 1982, and is 43 years old. This is evident in her Instagram post on September 10, 2022, captioned “Party like it’s 1982! Happy 40th Birthday Rico...” The couple has a dog and a cat.
During her free time, Michels enjoys hiking and traveling. She has lived in several countries, including Australia, Ireland, and Peru, and has traveled to Europe and New Zealand. Moreover, she dreams of visiting Iceland, South Africa, and Central America, and is halfway to visiting all 50 U.S. states.
Ashley Michels Education
Michels received her high school diploma before enrolling at Northern Illinois in 2007. In 2011, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, International Politics, and English. Furthermore, she enrolled at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2011 and graduated with a Master’s degree in political affairs reporting.
Professional Life
Ashley Michels Career
Michels works as an anchor and reporter for FOX31 and Channel 2. Her interest in weather started when she was in her freshman year. She was chosen as a contestant on the “Wheel of Fortune” show, and after taping, the producer told her that she should pursue a career in television. She took the producer’s advice and is grateful ever since.
Before joining FOX31 and Channel 2, Michels worked at WCIA-TV in Springfield, Illinois, as a political reporter, marking the start of her career. Thereafter, she moved to Colorado, a childhood dream come true. She went to Littleton, Colorado, to cover Illinois’ former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s report to prison in 2012. There she came across Denver, fell in love with the city, and decided to move there.
Ashley Michels Net Worth
Michels has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Ashley Michels Salary
Michels receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as an anchor and reporter for FOX31 and Channel 2.
Are Travis Michels and Ashley Michels Related?
Travis is an award-winning meteorologist at FOX 31 KDVR. Travis and Ashley are not related in any way, besides sharing the same last name. This was confirmed by Ashley’s Facebook post on December 24, 2021, captioned “Same spelling—no relation…”
Ashley Michels Social Media
Michels has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 6.1K on Facebook, over 2.0K on Instagram, and over 6.1K on X.
