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Rick Karle Biography

Rick Karle is an American in the journalism field who works for WVTM 13 as co-host of the WVTM 13 morning news in Birmingham, AL (NBC). Before joining WVTM 13 in 2019, Rick spent over 35 years as a TV sports anchor in Birmingham, Jacksonville, Fla, and Hanover, NH.

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Rick Karle Height

Karle stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches

Rick Karle Age

Karle keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.

Personal Life

Rick Karle Relatives and Family

Karle keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Rick Karle Spouse and Children

Karle is happily married to his loving wife who is a lawyer the couple has been blessed with two children, the dogs Opie & Sophie, and the cat Mims.

Rick Karle Education

Karle graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in journalism.

Professional Life

Rick KarleCareer

Karle works for WVTM 13r as co-host of the WVTM 13-morning news in Birmingham, AL (NBC). Before joining WVTM 13 in 2019, Rick spent over 35 years as a TV sports anchor in Birmingham, Jacksonville, Fla, and Hanover, NH.

Rick (a cancer survivor) has held a board position with the American Cancer Society here in Alabama. Additionally, he has volunteered with the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, United Cerebral Palsy, and Big Oak Ranches.

The International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Blue-Gray Hall of Fame, and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame all have selection committees on which Rick has served. Rick has long participated in the Heisman Trophy voting process and has spoken and emceed at many charitable events.

Rick (a cancer survivor) has held a board position with the American Cancer Society here in Alabama. Additionally, he has volunteered with the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, United Cerebral Palsy, and Big Oak Ranches.

The International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Blue-Gray Hall of Fame, and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame all have selection committees on which Rick has served. Rick has long participated in the Heisman Trophy voting process and has spoken and emceed at many charitable events.

In addition to being nominated for more than 50 Emmys, Rick has also received more than 50 Associated Press honors, including the 2017 Alabama AP “Best Sports Anchor” and the AP “Best Sports Program” awards for “Sideline.”

Along with one Edward R. Murrow National Award (Dateline NBC was the other sports winner that year), Rick has also won six Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards for sports reporting.

Rick Karle Net Worth

Karle has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.

Rick Karle Salary

Karle receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000

Rick Karle Social Media

Karle has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has a following of over 275K on Facebook, a following of over 8620 on Instagram, and a following of over 8K on Twitter.

WVTM 13

At WVTM 13, Karle works with his fellow journalist and meteorologists;

  1. Sarah Killian
  2. Lisa Crane
  3. Magdala Louissaint
  4. Brittany Decker
  5. Guy Rawlings
  6. Sheri Falk
  7. Ian Reitz