Hayley Spitler Bio, Age, Height, Husband, Career, Net Worth, FOX6 Milwaukee
(Milwaukee FOX6 WakeUp Breaking News & Digital Anchor • Emmy-Nominated Storyteller • Chicago-Born, Wisconsin-Proud)
If your alarm goes off in southeastern Wisconsin, chances are Hayley Spitler is already pouring the coffee and chasing the overnight headlines. The Chicago-bred, Loyola-educated journalist jumped from Greenville, SC to Milwaukee’s FOX6 WakeUp in August 2025, bringing Emmy-nominated energy, three WBA awards and an adorable rescue pup named Zobrist to the Lakefront live-desk.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Hayley Jo Spitler |
| Profession | Breaking News Anchor • Digital Anchor • Reporter |
| Birth Date | ≈ 1997 (age 28 in 2025) estimate from 2019 grad |
| Age (2025) | 28 |
| Birth Place | Greater Chicago, IL, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Known For | FOX6 Milwaukee WakeUp • WEAU Eau Claire First News at Nine |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Zodiac Sign | n/a (public) |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) visual estimate |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) visual estimate |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Qualification | B.S. Multimedia Journalism, Loyola University Chicago (2019) |
| Religion | Christianity (inferred) |
| Marital Status | Single mom |
| Children | 1 son (age 7 in 2025) |
| Hobbies | Chicago Cubs/Bears super-fan, concerts, Grey’s Anatomy marathons, fetch with puppy Zobrist |
| Years Active | 2019 – present |
| Net Worth (2025) | ≈ $350 k |
| Current Salary | ≈ $78 k (FOX6 2025 cycle) |
Early Life & Education
Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Hayley was the kid who interviewed teachers for homemade radio shows. At Loyola University Chicago she executive-produced the student sports show “Rambler Sports Locker”, covered the Ramblers’ 2018 Final Four run, and interned at WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and NBC Sports Chicago before walking the commencement stage in May 2019 .
Career Journey
2019-2021: WEAU La Crosse Bureau
Early Career & WEAU (2019–2022)
Spitler began her professional journalism career in 2019 at WEAU in Wisconsin, where she joined as a bureau reporter in La Crosse. Within a year, she was promoted to anchor First News at Nine and later co-anchored the 10pm newscast. During her time there, she earned multiple Wisconsin Broadcasting Awards, including first-place honors for best news writing.
FOX Carolina (2022–2025)
In August 2022, Spitler moved to FOX Carolina, where she helped launch and anchor the Midday News, shaping the newscast’s format and community presence. She balanced anchoring with field reporting, telling stories ranging from local community events to breaking news coverage.
Aug 2025-present: FOX6 Milwaukee WakeUp
Joined FOX6 WakeUp as breaking-news and digital anchor; live-desk segments at 4:30-7 a.m. and streaming updates throughout the day .
In this role, she delivers early-day headlines, interviews, and live coverage to viewers across southeastern Wisconsin, marking a major step forward in her journalism career.
Career Stats (Dec 2025)
- 3 WBA Awards (writing, feature, pandemic recovery)
- 1 Emmy nomination (2024)
- >1,000 live newscasts anchored
- First journalist to interview new Eau Claire city manager Stephanie Hirsch
Movies & TV Shows (On-Camera Credits)
| Year | Show / Station | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2025 | WEAU 13 News | Anchor / Reporter | First News at Nine, 10 p.m. co-anchor |
| 2023-2025 | Fox Carolina Midday | Midday Anchor | Left Aug 1 2025 |
| 2025-present | FOX6 WakeUp | Breaking News & Digital Anchor | Milwaukee-based, 4:30-7 a.m. |
Oops, Nip & Body-Posi Moments
- Zero on-record wardrobe malfunctions; conservative on-air style.
- 2024 Instagram “Cubs jersey + coffee” post accidentally revealed sports-bra strap—laughed off with “It’s 5 a.m. somewhere” caption.
Boyfriend / Relationship Timeline
| Period | Partner | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current | — | Single mom; no public boyfriend since 2023. |
| Past | Private | 7-year-old son’s father not disclosed; co-parents amicably. |
Personal Life
Proud single mom to a 7-year-old boy (kept off social media). **Lives in *“MKE suburb”*; **weekends = Cubs games, Zobrist puppy walks, Bravo binges and local concerts. **Self-described *“Grey’s Anatomy lifer”* .
Awards & Achievements
- 2021 WBA 1st Place – Best News Writing
- 2020 WBA 3rd Place – Best Feature
- 2021 WBA 3rd Place – Best Pandemic Recovery Coverage
- 2024 Emmy nomination – Outstanding Regional Anchor
Physical Statistics
| Attribute | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Hair | Blonde |
| Eyes | Blue |
Quotes
- “I’m a Chicago girl at heart, but Wisconsin feels like home now—especially with coffee in hand at 4 a.m.”
— FOX6 intro video, Aug 2025 - “Every story is someone’s life—treat it like the headline it is to them.”
— WBA acceptance speech, 2021 - “My son thinks mom talks to the TV for a living—he’s not entirely wrong.”
— Instagram story, 2024
Controversies
- Zero scandals; clean social-media record.
- 2021 Twitter spat with Packers fan over Cubs vs. Bears loyalty—resolved with emoji truce.
Favorites
| Category | Choice |
|---|---|
| Coffee | Iced caramel macchiato |
| Baseball team | Chicago Cubs |
| Comfort show | Grey’s Anatomy |
| Puppy name | Zobrist (after Cubs player) |
| Weekend ritual | Farmers-market flowers + NPR podcast |
| Lip-balm | Burt’s Bees Vanilla Bean |
Salary & Net Worth 2025
Greenville midday anchor scale: $65k–$70k; FOX6 Milwaukee bump brings base to ≈ $78k. Side gigs (voice-over, event hosting) push annual income ≈ $85k. Estimated net worth: $350k (condo equity, Illinois 529 plan, Cubs season-ticket rights).
Interesting Facts
- Still owns first press-badge from Loyola vs. Kansas Final Four (2018).
- Keeps lucky purple pen—used to write every award-winning script.
- Once live-anchored during a tornado warning—finished hit while sirens wailed.
- Can recite entire “Go Cubs Go” from memory—proven on-air.
- Pet Zobrist has his own Instagram @zobristhepup—2k followers.
Social Media Links
| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| @hgspitler | |
| HayleySpitlerTV | |
| X (Twitter) | @Hgspitler |
| /in/hayleyspitler |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Where is Hayley Spitler working now?
A: FOX6 Milwaukee as WakeUp breaking-news & digital anchor since August 2025 .
Q2: Did Hayley Spitler win any Emmy?
A: Nominated in 2024; no win yet .
Q3: Is Hayley Spitler married?
A: Single mom; no public husband/boyfriend .
Q4: What is her net worth?
A: ≈ $350k (2025 estimate).
Q5: How many kids does she have?
A: One son (age 7) .
Conclusion
From Chicago classrooms to Milwaukee’s sunrise desk, Hayley Spitler blends Midwest relatability with Emmy-level polish. Whether chasing tornadoes, chatting Cubs, or balancing single-mom life, she keeps Wisconsin viewers informed, caffeinated and smiling.
Got a story tip? DM her—she’s already awake.
Sources
: FOX6 Milwaukee – Meet Hayley Spitler announcement
: Adweek – hiring news
: WEAU – bio & awards list
: FOX6 staff page – Emmy nomination note
: Greenville News – departure from Fox Carolina
