Leigh Mills biography
Leigh Mills is a renowned American journalist who currently works as a nightly news anchor and reporter for NBC 15 News. Mills has been presenting the 4 pm and 6 pm news since she joined the station in 2003. She has won several awards for her work, including an Emmy Award and a National Edward R. Murrow Award.
Leigh was born in Cortland, Ohio, but now she considers southern Wisconsin her home. she attended the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and majored in broadcast journalism and a major in French.
Mills also spent 3 years studying on tours in France at the Institut de Touraine. She joined Northwestern University to study journalism through its radio, TV and film show in her senior year of high school.
Leigh Mills NBC 15 News
Mills joined NBC 15 News in September 2003 and has served the station ever since. She spent 11 years as a 5pm, 6pm and 10pm news anchor before adjusting her schedule in 2017 so she could have more time with her two children.
In 2005, Leigh worked as a 5pm and 10pm reporter and weekend anchor in 2014. Previously, she worked as a general reporter before moving to Madison where she spent 4 years as a reporter, anchor, producer and sometimes as photographer and editor at WOUB-TV in Athens, Ohio.
Leigh Mills age
How old is Leigh Mills? Leigh has managed to keep her personal life out of the spotlight hence she has not released details about her age and date of birth. Therefore, it is unknown when she celebrates her birthday. We promise to update it as soon as the information becomes available in the public domain.
Husband Leigh Mills
mills is happy married to her husband Charlie Trecek since 2012. The couple is blessed with two boys. Furthermore, Leigh is a stepmother to two teenage children. She did not disclose further information about her marital life.
Leigh Mills Family
Mills has managed to keep his personal life out of the spotlight hence has not released details about his family including his parents and siblings. We promise to update you as soon as the information becomes available.
Leigh Mills Equity
mills have an estimate net worth from among $1 million – $5 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a successful journalist.
Leigh Mills Salary
Leigh receives annual salary of approximately between $40,000 – $110,500. This is in keeping with her career as a news anchor and reporter working for NBC 15 News.
Leigh Awards and Recognitions
- 2020: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association 1st Place Award for Best Series or Documentary for “Class During COVID”
- 2017: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association 1st Place Best Editorial/Commentary Award for “Unspun”
- 2015: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Series/Documentary for “Welcoming Baby”
- 2015: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Significant Community Impact for “Crystal Apple Awards”
- ‘015: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Election Night Coverage
- 2014: Midwest Emmy Nomination for Serious News (Hard) Single Feature for “Police Shootings: The Untold Story”
- 2014: Evening News Team “Best of Madison”, Gold
- 2013: Evening News Team “Best of Madison”, Gold
- 2013: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Live Reporting
- 2012: TV Personality “Best of Madison”, silver
- ‘012: Associated Press Award for Business Reporting for “DA Shortage”
- 2012: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Hard News/Investigative for “DA Shortage”
- 2012: Media Award for Excellence, presented by NAMI Dane County
- 2011: Midwest Emmy Nomination for Health Reporting for “Anorexia Adolescent”
- 2011: Outstanding Midwest Emmy Nomination/Severe News for “Quadruple Homicide: One Year Later”
- ‘011: Associated Press Award for Best Hard News for “Quadruple Violence: One Year Later”
- 2011: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association 3rd place in Hard News/Investigative for “Quadruple Homicide: One Year Later”
- 2010: RTDNA National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Picture: “Power to Forgive”
- 2010: Associated Press Feature Award for “Power to Forgive”
- 2010: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Outstanding Award for “Power to Forgive”
- ‘010: Media Excellence Award, presented by Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, for “The Silent Crime”
- 2010: Edward R. Murrow Regional RTDNA Award for “Power to Forgive”
- 2009: Midwest Emmy Winner for “Power to Forgive”
- 2009: Midwest Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Achievement for On-Camera Talent: News Anchor
- ‘009: Midwest Emmy Nomination for “A Mother’s Mission”
- 2008: Madison.com Readers’ Choice Awards Best Local Broadcaster in Madison
- 2008: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Best On-Site Live Report for “Lake Delton Aftermath”
- ‘008: Midwest Emmy Nomination for “Miracle of Medicine”
- 2007: Associated Press Award for Best Hard News: Non-Spot for “Miracle of Medicine”
- 2007: Outstanding Media Partner of the National MS Society Wisconsin Chapter
- 2006: Midwest Emmy Nomination for “More Than Meets the Eye”
- 2005: Associated Press Award for “Inside Firehouse One”
- ‘005: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award of Merit for “Inside Firehouse One”
- 2005: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Best Hard News Story of 2005 for “Camp Shelby”
