User:Jpwebb

John Webb

John Paul Webb (born March 8th, 2001) is a local News Anchor for Channel 3 News and KWAL AM 620, based in Osburn, Idaho. Webb anchors the 6 PM News for Channel 3 Television, a community channel distributed to over 2,300 Silver Valley residents. He also anchors News and Weather at the top of each hour on KWAL Radio. Webb is also featured on Mining and Money, a popular segment on KWAL.

Personal Life

Webb was born at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and grew up in Osburn. Webb has two half sisters and one step sibling, as well as four nieces, and two nephews. Webb attends the Wallace Jr/Sr High School where he is the All Student Body (ASB) Vice President and Managing Editor for Channel 3 TV. After High school, Webb plans on attending the University of Idaho, majoring in Broadcast Journalism. Webb has always had a interest in news, he claims that he used to watch CNN and drink black coffee with his grandfather at the age of five. During the summer, Webb enjoys water skiing, camping, floating the river, boating, and fishing. During the winter, he enjoys skiing, snowmobiling, and trapping with his father.

Career Timeline

Webb began his broadcasting career in the summer of 2016 when he began interning at KWAL. In April of 2017, Webb was announced News and Weather Anchor for the summer of 2017. Webb continues to work at KWAL throughout his high school career. Webb was also announced News Anchor and Managing Editor for Channel 3 Television in October of 2016. His first broadcast on Channel 3 was February 1st, of 2017.