Last Updated on May 18, 2026 by Author
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Ashley Washburn Biography
Ashley Washburn is an American working in the field of journalism as a sports anchor and reporter for TMJ4 News. She came to Milwaukee in September 2023, after spending almost 3 years as a sports reporter and anchor at KBKZ in Bozeman, Montana.
Ashley Washburn Height
Washburn stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ashley Washburn Age
Washburn was born on September 23rd, but keeps her birthdate and year away from the limelight; thus, her exact age is unknown. She annually celebrates her birthday on September 23rd, as revealed by her X bio, captioned,“Born September 23.”
Personal Life
Ashley Washburn Relatives and Family
Washburn was born to Jo Anita and Bill Washburn. They got married on April 8, 1995. She is originally from San Diego, where she was raised with her sister, Alison. Alison studied at Mission Hills High School and UC San Diego, where she studied Human Biology.
Bill celebrates his birthday on July 20th. On July 20, 2021, she posted a photo of them on her Facebook account and captioned “Happy birthday to my best friend!! Wish I could be there to celebrate with you in person. Love you, pops 🤍🥳.” He studied at Ogemaw Heights High School, Ferris State University, and Palomar College. He was a Chief Petty Officer at the US Navy and an information technology consultant (IT Consultant) at California State University, San Marcos.
Jo celebrates her birthday on May 18th. On May 18, 2025, she posted her mother on her Facebook account, captioning, “Happy birthday to the best mom! It’s not often she misses one of my sportscasts (even despite being two time zones away), so I’m glad we got to wish her a happy birthday at the end of tonight’s show…” She is a retired music teacher at Oceanside Unified School District. She studied at Poway High and San Diego State University, where she studied music.
Ashley Washburn Spouse and Children
Washburn manages to keep her marital and relationship status private; thus, it’s unknown if she is in any relationship. When she has time to spare, she loves discovering the best brunch spots around town, skiing in the winter, spending time with her dog, Bridger, as well as hanging out with family & friends.
Ashley Washburn Education
Washburn received her high school diploma before enrolling at San Diego State University in 2015. In 2019, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. During her time on campus, she was an intern with the Los Angeles Chargers, NBC San Diego, SDSU’s Athletic Department, and ESPN.
Professional Life
Ashley Washburn Career
Washburn works as a sports anchor and reporter for TMJ4 News. In this role, she covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and three Division I programs. She received a Chicago/Midwest Emmy for Outstanding Craft Achievement (Sports Anchor & Reporter) in 2025. Also, she was a finalist for the National Sports Media Association Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year. She has also earned two Emmy nominations from the Northwest Chapter.
Before working in Milwaukee, Washburn spent almost 3 years as a sports reporter and anchor at KBKZ (MTN News) in Bozeman, Montana. KBKZ originally hired her as a sports and news multimedia journalist before promoting her to sports director. She also worked as the sideline reporter for Montana State’s football and basketball coverage on ESPN+ and countrywide Scripps channels.
Ashley Washburn Net Worth
Washburn has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Ashley Washburn Salary
Washburn receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a sports anchor and reporter for TMJ4 News.
Ashley Washburn Social Media
Washburn has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 1.8K on Facebook, a following of over 6.4K on Instagram, and a following of over 8.4K on X.
