Celebrity Biographies
Betsy Kling Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1975, March-3 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 45 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Name | Besty Kling |
| birth name | Besty Kling |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Copley, Northeast Ohio |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Meteorologist |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| eye color | Dark brown |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | paul thomas |
| Kids | Josie Thomas, Violette Thomas |
| Education | Bowling Green State University |
| Awards | Emmy Award, Journalism Award |
Besty Kling is an award-winning meteorologist who currently works as the Chief Meteorologist for WKYC-TV in Cleveland, Ohio. The veteran journalist previously served as a weekend meteorologist for WTLV/WJXX and WKJG-TV . Additionally, she is also a founder and director of the National Weather Association Foundation which helps provide scholarships to rising meteorologists.
Bowling Green State University Graduate
Betsy Kling was born on March 3, 1975 in Copley Northeast Ohio. She has American nationality and belongs to the white ethnic group.
Kling attended Copley High School in Copley, Ohio. She later joined Bowling Green State University and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1997.
In addition, Betsy earned a certification in broadcast meteorology from the University of Mississippi.
Joined WKJG-TV as a meteorologist
After graduation, Betsy Kling began working as a weekend meteorologist at WKJG-tv , in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. She spent three years working with the network before joining WTLV/WJXX-TV as a meteorologist.
In March 2003, Kling landed the job at WKYC-TV. Her exceptional work on the network also earned her her prestigious Emmy Award for Team Efforts, News, Events, Coverage of the Columbia Shuttle Tragedy.
In 2008, Kling became the channel’s first female chief meteorologist. The following year, the veteran media personality won her second Emmy Award for Crafts. In addition, she was also named Cleveland’s Top Weather Forecaster by Cleveland Magazine from 2015-18.
Betsy Kling with her husband Paul SOURCE: Pinterest
The couple is blessed with two angel daughters. Josie Thomas and Violet Thomas . The couple often seems to spend their quality time with their children in various places.
The loving couple currently resides in Cleveland Ohio along with their two children.