Last updated on June 29th, 2025 at 07:35 pm
Kate Merrill Biography
Kate Merrill is a professional journalist. She is presently serving at CBS4 -WBZ-TV on weekday mornings as an anchor. She is an American national born in Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States of America. She joined the station in March 2004 after reporting for WNBC-TV in New York.
Kate Merrill Age
Merrill is 52 years old as of 2025. She was born on December 11, 1973, in Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 11 December. Her birth sign is Sagittarius.
Kate Merrill Height
Merrill stands at a height of around 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.
Kate Merrill Weight
Merrill weighs around 60 kg (132 lbs).
Body Measurements
- Breast Size: Not Available.
- Waist Size: Not Available.
- Hip Size: Not Available.
- Shoe Size: Not Available.
- Dress Size: Not Available.
- Eye Color: Hazel.
- Hair Color: Blonde.
Educational Background
Merrill was born on December 11, 1973, in Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States. Kate pursued her higher education at the prestigious University of Lafayette College, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in government and law.
Kate Merrill Family, Parents
Kate was born to her parents Lynne Palmer Abromeit (mother) and named Bob and Dick (father) in Carlisle. Both fathers are now dead.
Kate Merrill Sister
Merrill grew up alongside her younger sister named Susie Abromeit, who resides in California. Her sister, Susie is primarily known for her breakout role in the hit Netflix/Marvel show Jessica Jones, starring together with Carrie Anne Moss and Krysten Ritter. She was a world-class athlete by the age of 16, when she became a top-ranked tennis player (#6 in the US), receiving a full scholarship to Duke University.
She supported her team to earn a number-one ranking and an NCAA title during her freshman year before setting her sights on acting, music, and modeling. After she shifted from tennis, she moved on to record a song with Fat Joe with Atlantic Records, and their song “Slow Your Roll,” became a summer hit playing on various radio stations in Florida.
Kate Merrill Husband
Merrill is married to her husband, Mike Dunham, a former NHL player. The couple did their wedding on 27 May 2000, after they first met in Binghamton, New York. Dunham is a goalie coach with the Boston Bruins organization and played 11 seasons in the NHL, as a goalie with the New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, and New York Rangers.
Kate Merrill Kids
Kate and Mike are parents of two precious daughters, namely, Addison Dunham and Kayden Dunham.
Family
- Father: Bob and Dick.
- Mother: Lynne Palmer Abromeit.
- Siblings: Susie Abromeit.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Husband: Mike Dunham.
- Kids: Addison Dunham, Kayden Dunham.
Kate Merrill Salary
Merrill receives an average annual salary of $73,343 as a news anchor. Kate’s salary is a result of her years of hard work, dedication, and continuous professional development.
Kate Merrill Net Worth
Merrill has an estimated net worth of $715 436. Her primary source of income is her successful career as a News Anchor. Kate’s net worth is a reflection of her financial success and the value she has created throughout her career. It encompasses various assets, investments, and income streams that contribute to her overall financial standing.
WBZ-TV
- Merrill is a news anchor for WBZ-TV News on weekday mornings. She entered the station in March 2004 after reporting for WNBC-TV in New York. Merrill started her profession as a college intern at WCVB-TV in Boston. Upon graduating she repositioned to upstate New York to report for WICZ-TV and WIVT-TV. Merrill began working as an anchor and reporter for WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee in 1998. In her term in Nashville, she obtained an Emmy Award for her role in reporting the tornado that hit Tennessee in 1999.
- During the same year, Merrill also obtained two awards for her investigative reporting. She went back to the Northeast to work for WNBC-TV in New York, after spending five years at WKRN. Merrill has bested several Emmys for her reporting at WBZ. She has reported every significant story in Boston, from the 2013 Marathon bombings, and the 2004 Democratic National Convention, to the 2004 Red Sox World Series success and several Patriots Super Bowls, live from the field.
Frequently Asked Queries About Kate Merrill
Who is Kate Merrill?
Kate Merrill is a professional journalist. She is presently serving at CBS4 -WBZ-TV on weekday mornings as an anchor. She is an American national born in Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Is Kate Merrill married?
Yes, Kate is married to her husband, Mike Dunham, a former NHL player. The couple did their wedding on 27 May 2000, after they first met in Binghamton, New York.
Is Merrill dead or alive?
Merrill is alive and kicking.
What is Merrill doing now?
Kate is currently a news anchor for WBZ-TV News on weekday mornings.
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