Last Updated on July 13, 2026 by Author
Profile
Sean Rice Biography
Sean Rice is an American working in the field of journalism as an investigative news reporter for 12 News. Before joining the station in 2024, he worked as an evening weekend anchor and investigative reporter for KRDO in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Sean Rice Height
Rice stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Sean Rice Age
Rice is 27 years old. He was born on December 13, 1998. He annually celebrates his birthday on December 13th, as suggested by his Instagram post on December 13, 2017, captioned “Blessed to make it to 19!…”
Personal Life
Sean Rice Relatives and Family
Rice was born to Dave and Leslie Bodow. Leslie is a Phoenix high school senior photographer, and Dave owns a licensed and insured premium contracting company called Wellcraft Custom Cabinetry. The company specializes in custom luxury kitchen and bath cabinetry.
Sean Rice Spouse and Children
Rice manages to keep his marital and relationship status private; therefore, it is unknown if he is in any relationship. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outside in the Arizona sun-soaked climate, at the Buck & Rider restaurant, and cheering for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sean Rice Education
Rice received his diploma from Oaks Christian School before enrolling at Arizona State University in 2017. In 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Journalism and Business. While in college, he interned at KPNX.
Professional Life
Sean Rice Career
Rice works as a is an investigative news reporter for 12 News. He airs at 4, 5, 6, and 10 p.m., focusing on crime and court-related stories, politics, breaking news, and public safety issues, delivering stories that keep the audience informed. As a trusted voice in Arizona, he has a reputation for uncovering stories by combing through court records. His interest in journalism started when he was a teenager, and he has pursued it from then on.
Before joining the station, he worked at KRDO in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as an evening weekend anchor and investigative reporter. There, he exposed Colorado’s broken domestic violence system and the premature releases of offenders. In addition, he extensively contributed to a documentary on a funeral home that carelessly stored over 100 decomposing bodies. His work has earned him various accolades, such as a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for his report on domestic violence, and the Regional Emmy for his breaking news coverage of a windstorm.
Sean Rice Net Worth
Rice has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during he successful career as a journalist.
Sean Rice Salary
Rice receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as an investigative news reporter for 12 News.
Sean Rice Social Media
Rice has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 90 on Facebook, over 1.3K on Instagram, and over 1.8K on X.
