Last Updated on September 13, 2025 by Editor
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Justin Kollar Biography
Justin Kollar is an American working in the field of journalism as an anchor and reporter for Live 5 News. Before joining Live 5 News in December 2023, he worked at WXIN as a traffic reporter for over a year.
Justin Kollar Height
Kollar stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Justin Kollar Age
Kollar is 30 years old. He was born on July 20, 1995, in Muskegon, Michigan. He annually celebrates his birthday on July 20th. This is evident in his Instagram post on July 20, 2025, captioned “Today is my 30th birthday and I’m blessed to say I’m spending it with my wife here at Divi Resorts in Bonaire beneath the sea. 🥳….”
Personal Life
Justin Kollar Relatives and Family
Kollar was born to Joie Koller and his father and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. Joie was born on July 18, 1964, and is 61 years old. This is evident on Kollar’s Facebook post on July 18, 2023, captioned “It’s my mom’s 29th… I mean 59th birthday!…” His father died in 2021 at the age of 60, as suggested by his Facebook post on December 5, 2024, captioned “Today is always a difficult day for me. Four years ago, I lost my dad….”
Kollar’s grandmother was born on February 28, 1931, and is 94 years old. This is evident on Kollar’s Facebook post on February 28, 2024, captioned “Today is my Nan’s 87th birthday! 🥳🎂..” He has two siblings, a younger sister and a brother. His sister, Jessie, was born on May 21, 1998, and is 27 years old. This is evident on Kollar’s Facebook post on May 21, 2025, captioned “Y’all help me wish my baby sister a happy birthday! 🥳…”‘
Justin Kollar Spouse and Children
Kollar tied the knot with Nikki on March 13, 2022, as suggested by his Facebook post on March 13, 2025, captioned “Happy third anniversary Nicki, here’s to many more. 👰🏼♀️🧡🤵🏻♂️“ Nikki was born on September 23, 1995, and is 29 years old. This is evident on Kollar’s Facebook post on September 23, 2025, captioned “Y’all help me shower my incredible wife Nicki with birthday love, the big 3-0 has arrived! 🥳🎂..”
Aside from work, Kollar loves running, walking on the beach, tinkering with his pop-up trailer, fishing, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns with his wife. Moreover, he likes reading American historical books, and some of his favorites are The Journals of Lewis & Clark, The Things They Carried, The Killer Angels, Battle Cry of Freedom, and Half American
Justin Kollar Education
Kollar received his high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Missouri in 2015. In 2018, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in American History. While at the university, he interned at KOMU 8 News as a reporter and anchor, which sharpened his broadcasting skills.
Professional Life
Justin Kollar Career
Kollar works as an anchor and reporter for Live 5 News. He believes that integrity comes first, followed by the people, and he believes that the people should be empowered, not by fear but by facts. He loves the Lowcountry for its beautiful scenery, the delicious seafood, and the people who make it feel like home.
Kollar’s most memorable work was the emotional story of an Indianapolis native playing in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, including his coaches, family, and the game. That story had everything Kollar lives to tell, including aspiration, ambition, and pride. Besides his journalism career, he is a four-time Michigan Master Angler and a former All-State Track & Field athlete. He also volunteers weekly at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Additionally, he obtained the Eagle Scout rank after spending over 12 years with the Boy Scouts of America.
Kollar’s passion for journalism began in high school, when he wrote for his hometown paper, The White Lake Beacon, in Muskegon, Michigan. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he began his career at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as a digital producer and live reporter, then was promoted to a reporter in February 2019. In 2021, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he worked as a reporter at WXIN Fox 59. After this, he worked at WXIN as a traffic reporter from March 2022 to November 2023 before moving to Charleston, South Carolina.
Awards
Throughout his career, Kollar has been awarded and recognized for his notable work. He was awarded the 2025 STAR Award for Personality of the Year from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. That organization also gave him First Place for Best Weather/Science Reporting – TV for his story, The Battle Beneath: Lionfish, Legends, and the Julionfish Festival.
Kollar was second best in the Political and Election category at RTDNAC’s 2024 Local News Excellence Awards for his investigative article examining ads in Congressional District 1. In addition, in 2021, he was honored with an Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of the Grand Rapids riot. Moreover, he was nominated twice for regional Emmy Awards.
Justin Kollar Net Worth
Kollar has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Justin Kollar Salary
Kollar receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as an anchor and reporter for Live 5 News.
Justin Kollar Social Media
Kollar has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook and X(previously Twitter). He has a following of over 8.2K on Facebook and over 2.1K on X.
Justin Kollar WCSC
At WCSC, Kollar works alongside his fellow journalists and meteorologists such as;
- Hannah Borchert
- Anna Harris
- Raphael James
- Emily Joahnson
- Katie Kamin
- Ann McGill
- Nick Reagan
- Shelbaey Roberts
- Joey Sovine
- Bill Walsh
- Chris Holtzman
- Lexie Horvath
- Abbey Walton
- Reese Thompson
