Last Updated on October 10, 2025 by Editor
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Denise Plante Biography
Denise Plante is an American working in the field of journalism as a television host for KDVR FOX31/KWGN Channel 2 since joining the station in December 2024. Additionally, she works as the midday on-air personality on 106.7 The Bull and can be heard on iHeartRadio stations. Previously, she was a freelance contributor for Daily Blast Live @Tegna for over 3 years.
Denise Plante Height
Plante stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Denise Plante Age
Plante is 53 years old. She was born on July 17, 1972. She annually celebrates her birthday on July 17th, as suggested by her Facebook post on “Fun at 45!!! Thank you for all of the birthday wishes, you all have made my day!….”
Personal Life
Denise Plante Relatives and Family
Plante was born to Jenny Kay Nelson and Frank Lee Nelson. Jenny passed away in December 2023 at the age of 83. Frank died in November 2021 at the age of 84 due to cancer. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer, which spread to his lungs and liver. In February 2023, she participated in a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in honor of her father. On February 23, 2022, she posted about the event on her Facebook account, explaining that the cause was very important to her. She has two siblings, a brother, Neil Nelson, and a sister, Stephanie Nelson Walsh
Denise Plante Spouse and Children
Plante tied the knot with Michael on September 9, 1995, as suggested by her Facebook post on September 9, 2020, captioned “……Loving you forever just the same way you love me. Happy Anniversary, 25 years of marriage ❤️❤️❤️” Michael celebrates his birthday on August 15th, as suggested by her Facebook post on August 15, 2024, captioned “Happy Birthday to the most incredible husband and my rock through thick and thin! 🎉. Michael Plante…”
The couple has two sons, Wyatt and Austin. Austin was born on October 20, 1999, and is 25 years old. This is evident in her Facebook post on October 20, 2016, captioned “Happy Birthday to my oldest son, Austin Plante. I’m so proud of you! 17 years old and you are the most caring, respectful, gentleman I know…”
Wyatt was born on January 23, 2003, and is 22 years old. This is evident in his Facebook post on January 23, 2024, captioned “HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY TO MY YOU GEST WYATT PLANTE 💙. happybirthday #happy21stbirthday….”
Denise Plante Education
Plante received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Journalism.
Professional Life
Denise Plante Career
Plante works as a television host for KDVR FOX31/KWGN Channel 2. In this role, she hosts Great Day Colorado on KWGN Channel 2 on weekdays and Weekend Vibe on KDVR FOX31 every week. Additionally, she works as the midday on-air personality on 106.7 The Bull and can be heard on iHeartRadio stations.
Plante was previously a freelance contributor for Daily Blast Live @Tegna for over 3 years. She also hosted the newsmagazine talk show, “Colorado and Company,” on KUSA/NBC in Denver, Colorado, for over 15 years. She spent 3 years as a midday personality on KOSI 101.1, Bonneville International.
Plante worked as a Denver correspondent for Extra TV. There, she covered the Colorado Aurora Theater mass shooting in July 2012. She served Entercom Communications as a radio personality in the morning and at midday on KOSI 101.1. In this capacity, she covered fun, life stories, and pop culture news on”Denise’s Daily Dirt.” She served KALC as an afternoon personality for 2 years and was a midday personality for Clear Channel KIMN for 4 years.
Plante’s firm grasp of traditional media and social media sets her apart from others. She regularly engages with her audience online, taking part in discussions. She has spent over 29 years working in Denver. During her stint in Denver, she has used her platform to make a positive impact on the lives of the community by using her time for charity. She has a passion for charities, such as the American Cancer Society. Her charity work has earned her numerous awards, including receiving from the Volunteers of America for her charity work.
Denise Plante Net Worth
Plante has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Denise Plante Salary
Plante receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as a television host for KDVR FOX31/KWGN Channel 2.
Denise Plante Social Media
Plante has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 6.3K on Facebook, over 28.6K on Instagram, and over 7.5K on X.
