Ted Pretty Biography
Ted Pretty is an accomplished American meteorologist serving as the Chief Meteorologist at KVVU FOX 5 Las Vegas, where he leads the weather team at FOX 5 Las Vegas, delivering forecasts on weeknights at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m. Since joining the station in June 1999, following his tenure at WCIA-TV in Illinois, Pretty has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Ted Pretty?
Pretty was born on April 9, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, making him 53 years old as of 2026. He always celebrates his birthday on April 9 every year.
Education | Career Background
Pretty attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism. He is also a graduate of Mississippi State University, where he received a Certificate in Meteorology, and Unmanned Vehicle University, where he completed a Small UAS (drone) course in 2012.
Pretty is the Chief Meteorologist at KVVU FOX 5 Las Vegas and leads the weather team at FOX 5 Las Vegas, delivering forecasts on weeknights at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m. He is the station’s first FAA-licensed drone pilot, integrating aerial footage into weather and news coverage. Since joining the station in June 1999 as a morning meteorologist, Pretty has been a trusted weather authority and is recognized for pioneering drone technology in broadcast meteorology.
Before joining FOX 5, Pretty served as a morning show reporter and anchor at WCIA-TV in Illinois (April 1998 to June 1999). Prior to that, Pretty worked behind the news desk at KPVI-TV (Idaho) as a First morning show reporter and fill-in anchor and at KHGI-TV (Nebraska), where he began his career as a reporter and photographer.
At KVVU FOX 5, Pretty works alongside;
- Jaclyn Schultz
- Kim Passoth
- Tom Durian
- Joe Vigil
- Alexis Fernandez
- Jason Feinberg
- Kevin Bolinger
- Sam Argier
- Kyndell Kim
- Les Krifaton
- Vince Sapienza
Ted Pretty Partner | Kids
Pretty is married to his wife, Heidi (former FOX 5 anchor/reporter). Together, they have two kids, a son called Jack and a daughter called Kinsey. More updates will be provided if and when he chooses to share them in the future.
Ted Pretty’s Parents and Siblings
Pretty 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.
Ted Pretty’s Salary
Pretty earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Ted Pretty’s Height
Pretty is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Ted Pretty Net Worth
Pretty’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a meteorologist.
Social Media
Pretty is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Facebook @Ted Pretty KVVU, where he has more than 12k followers. You can also follow him on his Twitter account @tedpretty, where he has 10.2k followers.