Linda Wagar Biography
Linda Wagar is an American investigative reporter and Problem Solver for FOX 4. The Emmy Award-Winning has 30 years of newsgathering experience.
Wagar began her career covering crime news and local government for newspapers in Oregon and Indiana. She then worked for United Press International as an editor and later as UPI’s statehouse correspondent in Kentucky.
After leaving UPI, she spent seven years as senior editor for a national magazine that covered issues facing state governments. Linda’s articles explored the rebuilding of Los Angeles after the Rodney King riots, the influence of lobbyist spending on state lawmakers and questionable use of lottery and gambling revenue in some states.
In 1994, Wagar appeared in television which led to her move into television news. She was covering the National Governors Association’s annual meeting for her magazine when she was interviewed for a segment on C-Span. The general manager for WLEX-TV in Lexington , Ky., saw her and hired her to cover Kentucky state government.
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Emmy Award-Winning Linda brings 30 years of news gathering experience to her position as an investigative reporter and Problem Solver for FOX 4. However, she started her career covering crime news and local government for newspapers in Oregon and Indiana
Later, she served for United Press International as an editor and later as UPI’s Statehouse correspondent in Kentucky. After leaving UPI, Linda spent seven years as senior editor for a national magazine that covered issues facing state governments.
Her articles explored the rebuilding of Los Angeles after the Rodney King riots, the influence of lobbyist spending on state lawmakers, and questionable use of lottery and gambling revenue in some states.
A television appearance in 1994 led to Linda’s move into television news. Linda was covering the National Governors Association’s annual meeting for her magazine when she was interviewed for a segment on C-Span. The general manager for WLEX-TV in Lexington, Ky., saw her and hired her to cover the Kentucky state government.
Five years later, Linda became part of FOX 4 as an investigative reporter. Additionally, her work prompted the Ray County prosecutor’s office to file murder charges in a case originally called a suicide.
She exposed corrupt dealings by an Independence transmission-repair shop. Her stories shut down a Lenexa travel agency that was defrauding senior citizens, uncovered price gouging by local pharmacies, and exposed a local minister who was passing bad checks.
In addition, Linda’s work is recognized with three Emmy awards for investigative and general news reporting. Therefore, she has numerous awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association for best documentary, best news series, and best feature story.
Linda Wagar Age
Wagar likes to keep her personal life private hence it is not known when she was born or when she celebrates her birthday.
Linda Wagar Height
Wagar stands at an approximated height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).
Linda Wagar Education
Wagar holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Kentucky. Wagar who speaks Norwegian studied history, politics, and Norwegian for a year at Bjerknes Videre Goede Skole in Nittedal, Norway.
Linda Wagar Husband
Wagar is married and she resides in Kansas City, Mo. , with her husband. Her son Clay works as an economist in Washington DC. In her free time, Wagar enjoys cooking, traveling, and learning to speak French badly.
Linda Wagar Salary
Wagar receives an annual salary ranging from $ 43,668 to $ 150,443. However, details about the exact amount of salary she earns are currently not available.
Linda Wagar Net Worth
Wagar’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. However, she is a successful Journalist, surely earns a good amount of money
