Lisa Hughes Bio
Lisa Hughes is an American Emmy award-winning journalist currently serving as a news anchor for WBZ-TV News weekdays at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. She joined the station in June 2000 after working as a correspondent for CBS Newspath, the CBS-TV Station Group’s satellite news service. She was based in Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining CBS, Hughes worked as a reporter and weekend anchor at KIRO-TV in Seattle. She also worked as a main anchor and reporter for KBCI-TV in Boise, Idaho. Furthermore, Lisa served as an anchor and reporter for KCBY-TV in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Throughout her career Lisa has received awards and many honors. She has received both a 2014 Columbia DuPont Award and a 2013 George Foster Peabody Award. Lisa received the award as part of WBZ-TV’s team coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombings. Moreover, Hughes received an Emmy Award for Best News Anchor in 2014 and 2016, and has received both Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award for reporting. In 2020, Lisa was named one of Boston’s “100 Most Influential People” and “Best TV Personality” by Boston Magazine.
Moreover, Lisa is also involved in several community organizations and charities. She is on the board of directors of Big Sister Boston, serves on the development board at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and volunteers her time with Project 351, Children’s Hospital Boston and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Furthermore, starting in 2011, Lisa began riding the annual Pan Mass Challenge to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In 2002, she ran the Boston Marathon for the American Liver Foundation.
Lisa Hughes Age
Hughes is 55 years old as of 2023. She was born in 1968 in Moscow, Idaho, in the United States of America. In addition, Lisa has not revealed the date and month she was born making it difficult to know when she celebrates her birthday. However, her zodiac sign is also unknown.
Lisa Hughes Height
Hughes stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches (163cm) and weighs around 63 kg (138 lbs). In addition she has an attractive complexion with hazel eyes and blonde hair.
Lisa Hughes Family
Hughes was born in Moscow, Idaho, in the United States of America. However, she has not revealed any information about her family and if she has any siblings. Hence, details about her parents and if she has sister or brother remains unknown publicly.
Lisa Hughes Education
After high school Lisa went on and earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Washington.
Lisa Hughes Husband
Hughes is happily married to her lovely husband Michael Casey a photographer. They tied the knot in 2005 and they are blessed with two children a daughter known as Riley and a son known as Dylan. In addition Lisa She currently resides in Greater Boston.
Lisa Hughes Salary
Hughes earns an annual salary ranging between $60,000 – $70,000 from her current position as a news anchor for WBZ-TV News weekdays at 5, 6 and 11 p.m.
Lisa Hughes Net worth
Hughes has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2023. Her main source of income is his successful career as a journalist.