Kimberly Hunt
Kimberly Hunt | |
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Managing Editor | |
Notable credit(s) | 10 News Evening Anchor (2008–Present)
KUSI News Evening Anchor (2002–2007) 10 News Evening Anchor (1987–2002) |
Spouse | Billy Ray Smith |
Website | http://www.10news.com/index.html |
Kimberly Hunt, an
Early life and education
Hunt was born in Ventura, California, and raised in Napa.[1] She graduated from San Francisco State University. During college, she worked as a radio news reporter for KVON/KVYN Radio in Napa.
Career
After graduation, Hunt went to work for
Hunt began her on-air television career at CBS affiliate KMST (now KION-TV) in Monterey. She relocated to San Diego in 1987 as an anchor for the ABC affiliate KGTV. For fifteen years, Hunt co-anchored the evening newscasts with Carol LeBeau, the longest running female anchor team in the U.S.[3] Hunt joined the KUSI News team in October 2002. For five years, she anchored the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. weeknight newscasts. Hunt was also a host of the weekend show San Diego People.[1] In January 2008, Hunt rejoined the 10News team. She currently serves as the chief & primary anchor and managing editor for KGTV, appearing on its 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. weeknight newscasts with Steve Atkinson.[4]
Hunt is married to former San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith. Their only child is daughter Savannah Marie Smith.
It was reported on the KGTV news on December 6, 2023 that Hunt suffered a significant orthopedic injury and will be off work for several weeks, but she's in good spirits.
Awards
Hunt has been given four
Community contributions
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Hunt has volunteered as Mistress of Ceremonies for such organizations as The
In March 2011, Hunt was honored by Soroptimist International for her investigative reports exposing the world of sex trafficking.[14] In November 2007, Hunt and husband Billy Ray Smith were given the Legacy Award from Nonprofit Management Solutions for their charitable contributions in San Diego and abroad.[15]
Hunt has emceed San Diego's annual Shop with a Cop, which pairs officers with underprivileged children, to provide them with holiday gifts.
References
- ^ a b c d "Kimberly Hunt Biography". 10News.com. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ^ San Diego Woman magazine, "Kimberly Hunt: Making a Difference," January 2009
- ^ "A woman's world: Longtime news anchor sums it up: 'Check the gender card at the door'". San Diego Community News Group. Archived from the original on 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ^ San Diego Union-Tribune, "High-profile changes alter local TV news lineup," January 25, 2008
- ^ "2011 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners". RTDNA.org. 21 April 2011. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "2010 Excellence in Journalism Awards" (PDF). SDPressClub.org. 19 October 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2011.
- ^ San Diego Union-Tribune, "Biobytes: Kimberly Hunt, KUSI anchor/reporter," May 31, 2004
- ^ 2010 Well Healed Gala Archived 2011-07-08 at the Wayback Machine at CFFGala.com - September - 2010
- ^ Deluca, Alexandra. Dia Del Sol Raises Record Amount for United Cerebral Palsey - at North County Times. - Saturday, October 28, 2006 - Retrieved, October 28, 2006
- ^ PRNewswire-USNewswire. 36 Military Moms-To-Be Get Dream Baby Shower Courtesy of March of Dimes and Operation Shower - at PRNewswire-USNewswire. - Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Retrieved, February 7, 2011
- ^ 13th Annual Burn Run/FIRE EXPO Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine - at Burn Institute Newsletter - Vol. XXXIV, No. 2 - July, 2003 (Adobe Acrobat *.PDF document)
- ^ Ralston, Rachel. "Tree of Life Ceremony Held In Hillcrest", Gay and Lesbian Times, 04-Dec-2003
- ^ Sleepless In San Diego - at TheRockSanDiego.org - April 28, 2007
- ^ Rancho Bernardo Soroptimists Honor Poway Woman at PowayPatch.com - March - 2011
- ^ "Salute To Excellence Awards Program". NPSolutions.org. 30 November 2007.
- ^ "Shop with a Cop - San Diego County". Wivesbehindthebadge.org. Archived from the original on 2010-05-31. Retrieved 2010-09-23.