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Carter Evans Biography / Wiki

Carter Evans is an American journalist who has been a CBS News Los Angeles-based correspondent for CBS News since February 2013, reporting across all of the network’s platforms. Having covered significant national and international topics for almost 20 years, he joined CBS News. Evans’ footage of the police firefight with suspected murderer and former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner in February 2013 garnered national attention. Following a fierce manhunt in Big Bear, California, he was the sole reporter there when officials closed in on Dorner. Evans most recently worked as a freelance reporter for CBS News.

Previously, he spent four years as a business correspondent for CNN Newsource, producing more than 20 live shots per day and serving as the alternating anchor of CNN’s financial Q&A series “The Help Desk.” In addition, he reported on the “Great Recession” from the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, the 2010 BP oil leak, the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Hurricane Irene, and the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Carter Evans Age

How old is Carter? He is 51 years old as of 2026. Carter was born in 1975 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. However, information about his exact date of birth is currently under review.

Carter Evans Education

Evans studied at Punahou School in 1994 and graduated from Ithaca College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Philosophy. ALSO READ: Vladimir Duthiers

Carter Evans Height / Measurements

How tall is Carter? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.78m). Information about his other body measurements is currently under review.

Carter Evans Nationality / Ethnicity

Evans holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He is of White ethnicity/heritage.

Carter Evans Parents / Family

Carter was born and raised by his parents in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. However, information about his parents and siblings is currently not available. We will update you as soon as the information is available.

Carter Evans Wife / Married

Is Carter married? Yes, he has been married to KTLA reporter Lauren Lyster since August 2018. Previously, he was married to Courtney Friel, a KTLA weekend anchor. They divorced in 2016, and they had two children together.

Carter Evans Salary

Evans is an American journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $40,000 to $110,000.

Carter Evans Net Worth

Carter is a CBS News Los Angeles–based correspondent and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.

Carter Evans CBS News

Evans is CBS News’ Los Angeles–based correspondent. He was named a Los Angeles-based correspondent for CBS News in February 2013, reporting across all of the network’s platforms. Having covered significant national and international topics for almost 20 years, he joined CBS News. Evans’ footage of the police firefight with suspected murderer and former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner in February 2013 garnered national attention. Following a fierce manhunt in Big Bear, California, he was the sole reporter there when officials closed in on Dorner. Evans most recently worked as a freelance reporter for CBS News.

Previously, he spent four years as a business correspondent for CNN Newsource, producing more than 20 live shots per day and serving as the alternating anchor of CNN’s financial Q&A series “The Help Desk.” In addition, he reported on the “Great Recession” from the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, the 2010 BP oil leak, the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Hurricane Irene, and the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.