Dan Wells Biography
Dan Wells is an accomplished American journalist serving as the weekday morning news anchor at WXIX FOX19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since joining the station in 2008, following his tenure at WJET / WFXP-TV, the ABC affiliate in Erie, Pennsylvania, Wells has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
Dan Wells’ Age
Wells was born in the United States, though he has not made his exact birth date public. He celebrates his birthday in December every year, as evidenced by one of his Facebook posts posted on December 12 every year, where he captioned, “For those who reached out on my birthday. I’m grateful for my family, old friends, new friends, and those who continue to stand by me. Life is great, and it’s also hard sometimes, and I’m so grateful for YOU continuing to lift me.” Judging from his appearance, Wells is likely to be in his 40s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education
Wells’ passion for journalism sparked while he was still in high school, where he first developed a yearning to work in the news industry. While participating in WICU’s “school-to-work” program, the NBC affiliate in Erie, Pennsylvania, Wells discovered a passion for writing, reporting, and television. This experience led him to enroll at Arizona State University, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, which he pursued at PennWest Clarion University.
Career Background
Wells serves as the weekday morning news anchor at FOX19 (WXIX) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been with the station since 2008 and has worked in multiple positions before his promotion to his current role. Notably, he joined the FOX19 NOW team in 2008 and immediately took up the position of the FOX19 NOW 10 p.m. news anchor and general assignment reporter. In this role, Wells reported on a variety of breaking and daily news events and also traveled to Arizona/Mexico for a special series on border and immigration issues affecting life here in the Tri-State.
Later in August 2012, Wells was promoted to a new position, weekend morning news anchor, where he helped launch the FOX19 NOW Weekend Morning News. He worked in this role until March 2016, while still maintaining his general assignment reporter role. His commitment to his journalistic work later led him to another promotion, the FOX19 NOW weekday morning news anchor, a position he has held from March 2016 to date, 2026. In his current role, Wells delivers breaking news and provides in-depth coverage of local and national issues.
Before joining WXIX FOX19, Wells had spent 4 years working as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at WJET / WFXP-TV, the ABC affiliate in Erie, Pennsylvania (from 2004 to 2008). His journalistic pursuits also include a one-year stint at KMIR, the NBC affiliate in Palm Springs, California, where he served as a general assignment reporter. Occasionally, his first on-air role was at KNXV, the ABC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent four years working in the production and news departments.
At WXIX FOX19, Wells works alongside;
- Tricia Macke
- Megan O’Rourke
- Jordan Vilines
- Alexis Cruz
- Taneisha Cordell
- Joe Danneman
- Catherine Bodak
- Stefano Di Pietrantonio
- Brad Maushart
- Erin Ashley
- Anna DuVall
- Jeremy Rauch
- Stephanie Roberts
- Gabi Sorrentino
- Rob Williams
- Regan Holgate
Dan Wells Partner | Kids
Wells is married to his longtime partner, Nominilson. They have shared life for more than twenty years and are the proud parents of five children: Torin, Kate, Hunter, Ali, and one other (identity not disclosed). He, however, values privacy and prefers to keep details about his wife and children away from public attention.
Dan Wells’ Parents and Siblings
Wells was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep his family life private. Details about his parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about his family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more in the future.
Dan Wells’ Salary
Wells earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Dan Wells’ Height
Wells is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 metres.
Dan Wells Net Worth
Wells net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.
Social Media
Wells is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Facebook @Dan Wells WXIX, where he has more than 17K followers.