Who is Cory Stark KMOV?
Cory Stark has been working at KMOV as a reporter and news anchor since 2013. He interviewed the coaches, players, and fans of the St Louis Blues during the station coverage of the Stanley Cup Championship Parade in 2019. He also anchored the deadly school shooting at CVPA High and reported on the killing of Michael Brown Jr.
Cory Stark Age
Stark is 38 years old as of 2024, he was born on September 5, 1986, in St. Louis.
Height
Stark stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Cory Stark Family
Stark was born and raised in the United States. He frequently shares photos of his family on his Facebook and Instagram pages. He has a twin brother who is 46 seconds older than him.
College
Stark studied at Marquette High School in Chesterfield. He then joined Butler University where he was a huge Bulldog basketball fan.
Cory Stark Wife
Stark is married to his wife Sarah. They celebrated their ninth anniversary in July 2021 with Stark sharing a lovely tribute to his wife. Stark and his wife have two sons together, Carson and Caden. Their son Caden Matthew was born on August 8th, 2019.
Cory Stark KMOV
Stark works for KMOV as the anchor of First Alert 4 Evening News Anchor at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. He was previously the News 4 This Morning anchor which aired every weekday from 04-07 am alongside Marissa Hollowed. Since joining KMOV in 2013, he has held several positions such as a reporter, weekend evening anchor, morning anchor, and weekday evening anchor.
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Career
Cory has uncovered and reported on several stories that have resulted in positive change in St. Louis. In 2016, his reporting on safety concerns at a downtown parking garage resulted in the installation of cameras and the implementation of tighter security.
Stark is enthusiastic about volunteering and assisting charities in the St. Louis area. He regularly donates his time to support the important work being done in St. Louis, from helping to build houses with Habitat for Humanity to assisting with fundraising efforts for organizations such as Annie’s Hope, Neighborhood Houses, and St. Louis Crisis Nursery.
Cory Stark Salary
Stark earns an estimated annual salary of between $90, 000 and $ 200, 000.
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Controversy, Is Cory Stark Leaving KMOV?
On February 26, 2024, Cory was setting up a story about Black homeowners and appraisals when he referred to the homeowners as “colored,”. He said,
“Tonight, colored homeowners are sounding the alarm when it comes to undervalued home appraisals,”
The National Association of Black Journalists released a statement, calling the term “outdated, offensive, and racist,” Cory apologized on-air for using the term saying;
“The word should have never come out of my mouth, and it does not reflect who I am or what First Alert 4 represents,”
No, Cory is not leaving KMOV at the moment, he apologized and promised to educate himself on cultural awareness.
