Kim Passoth Biography
Kim Passoth is an accomplished American journalist serving as an anchor/reporter at KVVU FOX 5 in Henderson, Nevada, delivering 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on weekdays. Since joining the station in January 2021, following her tenure as a news reporter at Spectrum News in Los Angeles, Passoth has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Kim Passoth?
Passoth was born on August 28 in the United States, though she has not made her exact birth year public. Therefore, details about her age remain undisclosed. However, judging from her appearance, Passoth is likely to be in her 30s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Passoth attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors and degrees in Political Science and Mass Communications. During her time at the university, Passoth interned at KABC-7 Los Angeles, covering red carpet events, reported for Bruin News 29 and Daily Bruin Television, and covered the internationally recognized story of a student tasered in the UCLA library. At KVVU FOX 5 Las Vegas, Passoth serves as an Anchor/Reporter, where she delivers 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on weekdays. She has been with the FOX 5 News team since January 2021, and she covers breaking news, community stories, and major regional events.
Before joining KVVU, Passoth served as a news reporter at Spectrum News in Los Angeles, CA (2018 to 2020). Prior to that, she had worked at several stations across the region including WGCL/CBS46 in Atlanta, GA (2015–2018), KOCO 5 in Oklahoma City, OK (2012–2015), covering tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and earthquakes, KIII-TV in Corpus Christi, TX (2010–2012), reporting on hurricanes, flew over the BP Oil Spill site, and even flew in an F-18 with the Blue Angels, and KFBB News Channel 5 in Great Falls, MT (2007–2009).
Other notable coverages include sitting down with the oldest man in the world, covering the largest tornado on record while reporting in Oklahoma City, and an interview with President Jimmy Carter. Her coverages, on the other hand, have earned her an Edward R. Murrow Award and a nomination by the LA Press Club for her environmental reporting at the Salton Sea.
At KVVU FOX 5, Passoth works alongside;
- Jaclyn Schultz
- Tom Durian
- Joe Vigil
- Alexis Fernandez
- Jason Feinberg
- Kevin Bolinger
- Sam Argier
- Kyndell Kim
- Ted Pretty
- Les Krifaton
- Vince Sapienza
Kim Passoth Partner | Kids
Passoth is married to her husband, Dan. The couple got engaged on March 25, 2024, and later tied the knot on July 5, 2025, in El Matador State Beach. Together, they are expecting their second child (daughter) in August 2026 after the death of their first child in 2025. Updates will be provided if and when she chooses to disclose more in the future.
Kim Passoth’s Parents and Siblings
Passoth was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about her family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Kim Passoth’s Salary
Passoth earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Kim Passoth’s Height
Passoth is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Kim Passoth Net Worth
Passoth’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Passoth is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @kpassoth, where she has more than 4.1k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @Kim Passoth, where she has over 6.5k followers, and on Twitter @KimPassoth, where she has about 4k followers.