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- Originally from Boston, MassachusettsWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Began his career as a part-time editor at WHDH-TV in 1969WHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Educated at Suffolk University in BostonWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- First job as a television reporter was with WTIC-TV in Hartford, ConnecticutWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Later worked in Washington, DC and Detroit, MichiganWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Joined WHAS-11 in 1975The Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
- While working for WHAS-11 Olmsead covered several major storiesWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Spouse: Candy OlmsteadWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Spoke about the late 60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradley twice at meetings of National Association of Black JournalistsThe Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
- Olmstead's report on the Fort Knox Gold was featured in a Discover Channel showWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Once worked with a television station in New York for a year, but Olmstead missed Louisville, KentuckyWHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
- Honorable mention for "Perps in the Parks" Crimetracker Investigation in April 2007WHAS11.com: WHAS11 Earns "Best Newscast in Kentucky"(April 30, 2007)
- Had two adult sons, Craig and CharlesThe Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
- Died on Tuesday, March 10, 2009The Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
- Suffered a brain aneurysm in February 2009The Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
- Was 60 years old when he passed awayThe Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
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Chuck Olmstead was a longtime television news reporter for WHAS-11 in Louisville, Kentucky. During his career he won several local and national awards.WHAS11.com: Chuck Olmstead
Olmstead passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 9, 2009, at the age of 60. Olmstead was hospitalized on February 22, 2009, after suffering a brain aneurysm. Olmstead is survived by his wife Candy Olmstead and two sons.The Courier-Journal: WHAS-TV says Chuck Olmstead in hospital (February 25, 2009)
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Chuck Olmstead Questions
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How much would could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? 5 AnswersApproximately 35 cubic feet of wood. This supposes that you filled its burrow with wood chips and it chose to chuck out the wood rather than dig a new one. read more -
The Most Interesting Man in the World VS Chuck Norris?? 3 AnswersThe Most Interesting Man in the world drinks Dos Equis... Chuck Norris eats roundhouse kicks to the face for breakfast... So, Chuck Norris will win the fight..... read more -
Would Chuck Norris beat up Bruce Lee? 2 AnswersPersonally, I think that Bruce would take Chuck down to Pain Town, but then again, Chuck is pretty bad-a$$. Jeet Kun Do, Bruce Lee's style is very fluid and qu... read more -
Do they serve alcohol at Chuck E. Cheese? 5 AnswersYes they do (Wine and beer). Can you think of any better time to need alcohol than when surrounded by dozens of screaming children?That said, I think many of th... read more
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