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Cody Holyoke Biography
Cody Holyoke is an American working in the field of journalism as an anchor and storyteller for KMBC 9’s ‘First News’. He came to Kansas City in August 2017 after working in Albany, New York, as WRGB’s evening anchor.
Cody Holyoke Height
Holyoke stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Cody Holyoke Age
Holyoke is 40 years old. He was born on March 15, 1985, in the United States of America. Holyoke annually celebrates his birthday on March 15th. On March 14, 2025, he shared that he would be celebrating his birthday the following day. His post read, “Off tomorrow to celebrate my time…fitting to celebrate on Strawberry Hill. 🍹 #39ForAFewMoreHours #ThisIs40🎉.”
Personal Life
Cody Holyoke Relatives and Family
On May 12, 2024, Holyoke wished his mother a Happy Mother’s Day via an Instagram post. His father was born on May 2, 1963, and is 62 years old. He posted his father on his Facebook page on May 2, 2023, and captioned “Happy 60th Birthday to my Dad!!!.”
Holyoke has a younger brother named Mat, as suggested by his Instagram post on May 16, 2016, captioned ” Big day for my youngest brother, Mat, the Marine who nearly died in a base crash last year.” The post also indicated that Mat married Leah, and Holyoke officiated the wedding.
Some of Holyoke’s family members served in the military, including his grandfather, stepfather, brothers, and sister-in-law. This is evident in his Instagram post on November 11, 2021, captioned “On this #VeteransDay, thank you to everyone who answered the call of service, including my grandfather, stepfather, brothers and sister-in-law. 🇺🇸.”
Cody Holyoke Spouse and Children
Holyoke tied the knot on June 18, 2011, as suggested by his Instagram post on June 18, 2021, captioned “Happy 10th Anniversary to my beautiful wife, who still puts up with my stories! ❤️” However, he has not shared more information regarding his wife, but we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Cody Holyoke Education
Holyoke received his high school diploma before enrolling at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, in 2004. In 2007, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in TV and Radio.
Professional Life
Cody Holyoke Career
Holyoke works as an anchor and storyteller for the ‘First News’ on KMBC 9. He also acts as a moderator for KMBC 9’s ‘Heart of the Matter’ on Sundays, which brings significant issues to light across the viewing area. He was drawn to the station by the opportunity to share meaningful stories hand in hand with some of the best journalists and photojournalists at KMBC.
Previously, Holyoke worked at WRGB in Albany, New York, as an evening anchor. There, he covered topics such as political corruption and environmental disasters, and offbeat features and stories that capture the human spirit. His passion and storytelling abilities for journalism won him several Associated Press awards, an Edward R. Murrow award, one Emmy Award, as well as several nominations.
Before WRGB, Holyoke worked at WTMJ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as an anchor and reporter. At WTMJ, he was at the forefront, following several major news stories. For example, he was in Oak Creek when a lone gunman terrorized the Sikh temple. Furthermore, he covered a historic push to remove a sitting governor from office. Also, he broadcast several severe weather events, notably the aftermath of the major tornado that destroyed the town of Washington, Illinois. Moreover, he won several awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association while working in Milwaukee.
Holyoke’s career began at WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, where he served as an anchor and reporter. His work uncovered and reformed a key flaw in how sensitive medical records were disposed of. Further, he assisted in ending the manhunt for a shooter who murdered his wife on a college campus. He covered the devastation brought by a historical tornado outbreak with the viewers. In addition, he covered the cleanup efforts of the Gulf oil spill, which dismantled the economy along the Gulf coast. His passion for journalism was sparked through exposure to local TV and radio broadcasts while he was still in college.
Growing up in Maine helped Holyoke develop a deep love for the outdoors and a strong sense of community. No matter where he goes, he carefully captures the emotion of each moment, uncovers stories and people who are often overlooked, and helps guide viewers through challenging times and topics.
Cody Holyoke Net Worth
Holyoke has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Cody Holyoke Salary
Holyoke receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as an anchor and storyteller for KMBC 9’s ‘First News.’
Cody Holyoke Social Media
Holyoke has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 3.8K on Facebook, over 803K on Instagram, and 2.4K on X.
