Joe Vigil Biography
Joe Vigil is an accomplished American 3X Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as an anchor and reporter at KVVU FOX 5 in Henderson, Nevada. Since joining the FOX 5 News team, following his tenure at KTVA 11 News (Anchorage, Alaska), Vigil has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Joe Vigil?
Vigil was born in the United States, though he has not made his exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of his birth, and his age, remain undisclosed. However, judging by his appearance, Vigil is likely in his 50s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Vigil serves as an anchor and reporter at KVVU FOX 5 Las Vegas, where he covers breaking news, community safety, and human‑interest stories. Prior to joining FOX 5, Vigil worked as a primary anchor and reporter at KTVA 11 News (Anchorage, Alaska). During his time at the station, Vigil received two Regional Emmy Awards for coverage of November 2018’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake, which destroyed homes, businesses, and the KTVA newsroom. Alongside colleagues, Vigil also won an Emmy award for a 30-minute special on “The Last Frontier Honor Flight.”
Before his experience in Alaska, Vigil had spent 16 years covering major events, including wildfires such as the Cerro Grande Fire in Los Alamos in New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM). He also had the opportunity to travel with Alaska WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans to Washington, D.C., to tour their war memorials.
His earlier roles were at WCJB‑TV in Gainesville, WRAL‑TV in Raleigh, WBRC‑TV in Birmingham, WXIX‑TV in Cincinnati, KSLA‑TV in Shreveport, KTVZ‑TVin Bend, KSIX‑TV in Honolulu, and KOLO‑TV in Reno. Notably, his long career started in Iowa in 1991 when the Persian Gulf War broke out.
At KVVU FOX 5, Vigil works alongside;
- Jaclyn Schultz
- Kim Passoth
- Tom Durian
- Alexis Fernandez
- Jason Feinberg
- Kevin Bolinger
- Sam Argier
- Kyndell Kim
- Ted Pretty
- Les Krifaton
- Vince Sapienza
Joe Vigil, Partner | Kids
Vigil is married to his wife, Mary Ann. Together, they have two children: Chloe Vigil, born in 2012; she has competed in junior golf tournaments, including the Notah Begay III Junior National Championship, and Carter Vigil, born on March 15, 2009. More updates will be provided if and when he chooses to share them in the future.
Joe Vigil’s Parents and Siblings
Vigil 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.
Joe Vigil’s Salary
Vigil earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Joe Vigil’s Height
Vigil is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Joe Vigil Net Worth
Vigil’s 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
Vigil is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @joevigilkvvu, where he has more than 1.1k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @Joe Vigil KVVU, where he has over 6.1k followers, and on Twitter @JoeVigil, where he has about 7.3k followers.