Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Author
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Ward Jolles Biography
Ward Jolles is an American working in the field of journalism as a weekend evening anchor and reporter for KPTV FOX 12 Oregon. He came to Portland, Oregon, in May 2025, after spending two years in Louisville, Kentucky, as WAVE’s Breaking News anchor and investigative reporter.
Ward Jolles Height
Jolles stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ward Jolles Age
Jolles keeps his year of birth away from the limelight; thus, his exact age is unknown. He annually celebrates his birthday on June 4th, as suggested WAVE’s Facebook post on June 4, 2024, which read “Everyone please wish our Alert Desk Reporter…Jolles a very Happy Birthday!“
Personal Life
Ward Jolles Relatives and Family
Jolles was born to Shannon Sanford and Alan Jolles. They raised him alongside his sister, Kylie. In 2024, his father had a heart attack and underwent open-heart surgery. Regardless, he keeps more information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Ward Jolles Spouse and Children
Jolles manages to keep his marital and relationship status private. He has a golden retriever named Maddie. He enjoys hikes with his dog and food or drinks at a local brewery or dive bar whenever he has time to spare. Additionally, he is an avid reader and film buff who enjoys playing Pickleball with his friends.
Ward Jolles Education
Jolles received his high school diploma before enrolling at the University of South Carolina in 2017. In 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, he was a research assistant at NASA(National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Jolles also served Student Gamecock Television (SGTV) in several roles, including chief meteorologist, host of Carolina Calendar, executive producer of Friday Morning Live, news reporter, news director, as well as host and creator of Weird Things With Ward.
Jolles also wore different hats at WUSC FM Columbia, starting as the host and producer of Headline, then news director, and later, as the host of Local Eyes. Moreover, he was a digital content producer for WACH FOX.
Professional Life
Ward Jolles Career
Jolles works as a weekend evening anchor and reporter for KPTV FOX 12 Oregon. In this role, he anchors on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, as well as reports on Wednesdays and Fridays. He came to Portland after spending two years in Louisville, Kentucky, as WAVE’s Breaking News anchor and investigative reporter.
During his tenure in Louisville, Jolles was part of the “Troubleshooter” team and broadcast various topics, including many destructive weather events, the Breonna Taylor raid, the arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler, wrongdoing within the Louisville Metro Police Department, and the city’s crackdown on homelessness.
Before relocating to Louisville, Jolles worked in Madison, Wisconsin, at WKOW. He spent his 2-year stint there as a reporter, fill-in anchor, and fill-in producer. He also served Carolina News and Reporter in Columbia, South Carolina, as a multimedia journalist.
Ward Jolles Net Worth
Jolles has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Ward Jolles Salary
Jolles receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as a weekend evening anchor and reporter for KPTV FOX 12 Oregon.
Ward Jolles Social Media
Jolles has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 2K on Facebook, a following of over 2.6K on Instagram, and a following of over 1.4K on X.
