Carl Deffenbaugh Bio, Wiki
Carl Deffenbaugh is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor working for FOX6 WakeUp, Milwaukee’s No. 1 morning show, serving the station as an anchor and feature reporter. He has been working with this station since July 2016.
Carl Deffenbaugh Age
Deffenbaugh is 36 years old as of 2024. He was born on the 4th of July 1987, in suburban Maryland, United States. Accordingly, he celebrates his birthday every year on the 4th of July and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Carl Deffenbaugh Height | Measurements
Deffenbaugh stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 66 kg.
Carl Deffenbaugh Education
For his education, Carl attended Northwestern University where he majored in Broadcast journalism and graduated in 2009.

Carl Deffenbaugh Career
Deffenbaugh is an anchor and feature reporter for FOX6 WakeUp, Milwaukee’s No. 1 morning show. He joined this station in July 2016. Carl is excited to be one of the anchors for FOX6 WakeUp, Milwaukee’s No. 1 morning newscast. It is a unique show that promises to be the most entertaining and informative way to start his viewers’ morning.
Carl came to FOX6 as the Roving Reporter for WakeUp, before being promoted to the anchor desk two years later. He has reported on the Packers and Brewers in the playoffs, flown with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, performed on stage with Milwaukee’s wonderful arts organizations, made a fool of himself on live TV, and eaten all manner of food (even bugs…) while most onlookers are still sitting down to their breakfast.
Sharing powerful, compelling stories with his viewers is what Carl enjoys most and he is honored to say he has received multiple Emmy Awards for his feature reporting — including for a series on what life is like for Wisconsin sailors aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. After graduating from college, After graduating from college, Carl took a circuitous route to Milwaukee where he served as a sports anchor and reporter for six years. From there, he immersed himself in the ACC with the great team at WDBJ7 in Roanoke, Virginia (with a healthy dose of NASCAR on the side). And finally, Carl worked for three years under the shadow of the Golden Dome, covering all things Notre Dame as the weekend sports anchor at WSBT. He is up for whatever Milwaukee has to offer.
Carl Deffenbaugh Worth
In Carl’s career as an anchor and reporter, he has been able to amass a net worth ranging between $ 1 Million- $ 3 million.
Carl Deffenbaugh Salary
Deffenbaugh receives annual earnings that range between $ 77, 785, and $ 178,550.
Carl Deffenbaugh Parents and Siblings
Deffenbaugh was born and raised to parents in suburban Maryland, United States. Growing up, his mom and daddy gave him the best upbringing and nourishment one could ask for. Besides this, the news anchor has not disclosed any further details about his parents or siblings if he has any.
Carl Deffenbaugh Wife
Deffenbaugh is married to his wife, Kim Streff. The duo first met at Northwestern University and dated for a while before getting married. The couple also are proud parents of two daughters whose identity has not been mentioned.
Carl Deffenbaugh Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Deffenbaugh is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts often. On his Twitter account, he has about 3,247 Followers around 9K followers on his Facebook page, and about 2,032 Followers on his Instagram account.
Carl Deffenbaugh FOX6 News
Deffenbaugh works at FOX6 News where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Zoe Chipalla
- Amanda St. Hilaire
- Jason Calvi
- Brian Kramp
- Bret Lemoine
- Darronté Matthews
- Bill Miston
- Sam Kraemer
- Bryan Polcyn
- Ashley Sears
- Stephanie Quirk
- Spencer Tracy
- Gino Salomone
- Christina Van Zelst
- Derica Williams
- Tom Wachs
- Suzanne Spencer
- Lily Zhao
- Ted Perry
- Mary Stoker Smith
- Kim Murphy
- Lisa Michaels
- Brandon Cruz
- Eric Manges
- Rob Haswell
- Nikola Junewicz
- Ben Handelman
- Stephanie Grady
- Aaron Maybin