Elizabeth Wadas Biography
Elizabeth Wadas is an American journalist who works for WMTV as the lead reporter for 15 Investigates and anchors the 5 p.m. program on weekdays. She previously worked for WREX as a multimedia journalist.
Elizabeth Wadas Age
Wadas was born. Elizabeth Grace Wadas prefers to keep her personal life private, thus she has not yet stated the year and month she was born. It is consequently unknown when she celebrates her birthday. It is most probable she could be in her twenties.
Elizabeth Wadas Height
Wadas stands approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall
Elizabeth Wadas Education
Wadas began attending Indiana University’s School of Journalism in 2011, after graduating from Munster High School. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in International Reporting in 2015. During college, she worked as a student reporter for Big Ten Student U and interned at WREX.
Elizabeth Wadas Family
Wadas grew up in Indiana with Elizabeth and her three siblings. She has an older brother, John Joseph, a sister, Kathryn Grace, and a younger brother, Michael Joseph. On April 11, 2023, she shared a photo of them on Facebook and wished them a Happy National Siblings Day. Even yet, she has managed to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, therefore she has not revealed any information about her parents.
Elizabeth Wadas Husband
Wadas is quite quiet about her personal life, therefore it is unclear whether she is in a relationship. She has a poodle named Winnie, who she frequently updates on her Facebook page. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to Hamilton the All-American Musical, visiting local restaurants and breweries with her dog, and experimenting in the kitchen with new healthy recipes.
Elizabeth Wadas Salary
Elizabeth Wadas’ annual pay ranges from $40,000 to $110,500.
Elizabeth Wadas Net Worth
Elizabeth Wadas’ net worth is reported to be between $1 million and $5 million, obtained through her work as a writer.
Elizabeth Wadas Career
Wadas is WMTV’s lead reporter for 15 Investigates and the anchor of the weekday 5 p.m. newscasts. Briefly, after starting her media career in Rockford, Illinois, she landed her first reporting job with WREX.
Following her time at WREX, she moved to the Quad Cities and worked as an anchor and reporter for WQAD in Moline, Illinois. She worked on special projects in Moline. During the 2016 and 2020 Iowa caucuses, she served as the lead reporter for Hilary Clinton’s campaign, securing a one-on-one interview with the then-Democratic presidential candidate. She also covered Joe Biden’s campaign in 2020.
Her work reporting politics, breaking news, and the ‘Red Neck fishing contest’ garnered her consecutive ‘Best Reporter’ awards from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. Giving a voice to the voiceless motivates her to get to work early. She is passionate about holding politicians accountable, finding solutions for the community, and solving problems.
