Ben Kaplan Bio, Wiki
Ben Kaplan is an American Anchor/Reporter working for KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa, serving the station as a news anchor and reporter. He has been working with this station since September 2023.
Ben Kaplan Age
Kaplan manages to keep information regarding his date of birth out of the limelight. An update on his age will be made once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Ben Kaplan Height/Measurements
Kaplan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Ben Kaplan Education
After high school, Kaplan furthered his studies at the University of Montana in 1998. In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Ben Kaplan Career
Kaplan is working for KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa, serving the station as a news anchor and reporter. In this role, he anchors the 6, 9, and 10 p.m. newscasts. He has worked in the broadcast industry for over 2 decades. He is thrilled to continue his career at KCCI.
Before his time in Iowa, he was an evening anchor and reporter at WCTV, the CBS affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, for 7 years. He has also spent time at KFBB in Montana, at KXLY in Washington, and at ABC 7 WWSB-TV in Sarasota, Florida. He spent 2 years as a production assistant at FOX Sports in Los Angeles, California.
Kaplan has received Associated Press Awards and Emmy nominations for his work. At the national level, the National Association of Broadcasters recognized him with a “Service to America Award” in 2019. He received that award because of the direct effect his reporting had on the community.
Kaplan is very passionate about being involved with the community. He was the event lead for the Leon County Relay for Life six times. He also founded WCTV’s yearly “It’s Our Honor” broadcast, a month-long series and fundraiser that sheds light on local veterans’ one-day adventure on Honor Flight Tallahassee.
Ben Kaplan Net Worth
In Kaplan’s career as an Anchor/Reporter, he has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Ben Kaplan Earn?
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Ben Kaplan Parents and Siblings
Raised in Southern California, United States, Kaplan manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings out of the limelight. An update on his family information will be provided when available.
Ben Kaplan Spouse
Kaplan married Katie, an award-winning television news anchor, investigative reporter, and podcast host, in July 2018. The couple has a fur-child named Rocco and is excited for this new adventure! Katie works as an investigative reporter and the 4 p.m. co-anchor for WHO 13.
Ben Kaplan X{Twitter}, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts, where he posts frequently. On his X {Twitter} account, he has about 1.2K followers and around 3.7K followers on his Facebook page.