Omaha Local TV News Channels

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Tue May 02, 2023 4:11 pm

Becka's left leaning gaslighting won't be missed.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Tue May 02, 2023 4:18 pm

bbinks wrote: Tue May 02, 2023 4:11 pm Becka's left leaning gaslighting won't be missed.

I wouldn't mind reasoned left-leaning discussion, but Becka was a grumpy, get-off-my-lawn old man who offered nothing constructive, nothing either side could hang their hat on.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue May 02, 2023 8:51 pm

I didn’t think Fox 42 even did local news anymore, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:02 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue May 02, 2023 8:51 pm I didn’t think Fox 42 even did local news anymore, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I thought it was out of Sioux City with Becka's segment sandwiched in.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am

John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.

Toto · Post by **Toto** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:14 am

thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.

John is 71. One would think he is about done?

Toto · Post by **Toto** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:15 am

bbinks wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 6:02 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue May 02, 2023 8:51 pm I didn’t think Fox 42 even did local news anymore, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I thought it was out of Sioux City with Becka's segment sandwiched in.

At one time it was being produced in northern California. It won't be missed at all.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:31 am

thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.

And he thinks he's a modern-day Johnny Carson and he gives the impression that he believes that all the women on the set swoon after him. You can see that giggle-smirk when he starts on one of his pithy jokes. I can imagine Emily and Lauren sharing a drink after the show muttering about his latest cringe-worthy utterance.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:56 am

Toto wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 8:14 am
thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.
John is 71. One would think he is about done?

I seldom watch local news on TV anymore, haven't for several years. I usually just glance at the headlines on my phone, this takes maybe a minute. If we are having a big weather day I'll watch the local weather forecast on the phone.

He must have a nice gig with excellent pay and probably thinks he's somewhat of a local celebrity. Which he might enjoy that part. I'm guessing the job can't be real demanding. So he figures if they want to keep paying me I'll keep doing it till I can't anymore. My guess he'll retire at 75. Good for him if he likes what he's doing ! Not everyone can say that. Hopefully he uses all his vacation days.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:59 am

thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.

This is still my favorite one:

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Wed May 03, 2023 4:10 pm

thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.

It's time for his contract to not be renewed. He has to be making more than Jim Flowers was making when his contract wasn't renewed due to his "salary" if that's what you want to believe.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:46 pm

Toto wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 8:15 am
bbinks wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 6:02 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue May 02, 2023 8:51 pm I didn’t think Fox 42 even did local news anymore, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I thought it was out of Sioux City with Becka's segment sandwiched in.
At one time it was being produced in northern California. It won't be missed at all.

Yeah, my understanding it was produced out of California.. with several local reporters reporting news “on location”…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu May 04, 2023 1:46 pm

bbinks wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 4:10 pm
thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.
It's time for his contract to not be renewed. He has to be making more than Jim Flowers was making when his contract wasn't renewed due to his "salary" if that's what you want to believe.

that's a good point. and Jim Flowers was waaaay better at delivering his portion of the broadcast.

Post by **Brad** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:33 pm

Toto wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 8:14 am
thenewguy wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 am John Knicely has been a staple in Omaha for as long as I can remember. But I'll be darned if he cannot make it through 1 news cast without fumbling his words. They must love him there.
John is 71. One would think he is about done?

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damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Sun May 07, 2023 4:58 pm

Malorie Maddox got tired of the SAHM life and is now Scooter's chief marketing officer. Judging by the PR photo, she seems to have set the RBF aside--for the time being.

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:17 pm

Okay it is for tornados this time, but over 2 1/2 hours of storm coverage and no sirens. Did anyone watch?

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:29 pm

S.O.Boy wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 7:17 pm Okay it is for tornados this time, but over 2 1/2 hours of storm coverage and no sirens. Did anyone watch?

Yes I did. You had multiple tornado warnings including spotter and viewer confirmed tornadoes on the ground in the Omaha station's viewing area. Coverage was warranted. If anything the decision by some stations (I'm looking at you seis) not to break in earlier should be questioned. I don't think they broke in until Rusty showed up at the studio despite having local news going on for much of the early event. The fact that Omaha had a decent chance of not be impacted by this didn't really occur until about 4:30 and even then it wasn't really certain until about 6 or so.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Fri May 12, 2023 9:15 pm

Indeed. If it’s in the viewing area I believe there’s an imperative to be reporting on it

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Fri May 12, 2023 10:13 pm

They should be keeping everyone informed. I was asking was anyone watching, because my wife who normally watches, turned to streaming.

WBR_Tom · Post by **WBR_Tom** » Tue May 30, 2023 11:36 am

The Reader and El Perico are ceasing publication in September, as the local news scene continues to be reshaped. Publisher John Heaston posted a long note in an email to their subscribers this morning. A snippet:

"What started in the early 1990s as preserving the old Sokol polka hall that became today’s Admiral led to launching an alternative, investigative newsweekly with arts coverage that caught the wave that was Omaha’s indie culture explosion and all that followed.

Partnering with Omaha’s original bilingual media, El Perico, helped center equity in our coverage and contributed to a vibrant nonprofit and community media ecosystem, one that helped bend local news coverage to be more fair and just. It’s been nothing short of an incredible adventure and honor.

However, due to life circumstances, I can no longer do what’s best for myself or those closest to me by being a local media owner and operator. I intend for The Reader and El Perico to cease operations, effective by the end of August, and with our September issue."

https://thereader.com/2023/05/30/farewe ... september/

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue May 30, 2023 12:04 pm

Ugh, a significant loss of a local indie paper. Hopefully though John will be able to make the most of his personal time and enjoy life. Glad he's open to interested parties though.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue May 30, 2023 3:36 pm

It says John Heaston cofounded the Reader in 1994. Anyone know who the other cofounder was? Was it Kevin Simonson?

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:20 pm

I remember when John did the sports at KETV.

swinquest · Post by **swinquest** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:47 pm

Not Omaha news, but Nebraska.....south-central Nebraska says good-bye to Chief "Forecaster" after a career spanning of 51 years. Kent Boughton took over for Bob Geiger at NTV while I was still living in Kearney (in 1999, very big shoes to fill despite dry sense of humor - he sparked my interest in weather). Bob was never able to fully recover from illness and Kent was the obvious choice.

Kent has had a rough several years but came back to a passion that he loved (despite only having a broadcasting degree) - working for all viewers to keep them informed and safe. He nearly lost his life in a car accident and battled for years to get back to work, and lost his wife due to a sudden heart attack. His Facebook page is full of his adventures, which includes pictures of his car after his accident and wondering how he was still alive.

Not sure what is going to happen to his FB once he is officially off the air, while personally I hope he keeps it up.

You always hear about people starting in small cities to leave to bigger markets (Matt Schick started at NTV, went to KETV and now at ESPN; Marg Helgenberger from CSI did weather here), so I think it is rare to see someone not seeking something bigger.

https://www.facebook.com/NTVsKBoughton

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm

mrsticka wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:20 pm I remember when John did the sports at KETV.

Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:37 pm

I remember too. Vaguely. It came as quite a surprise when he shifted to being a news anchor.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:38 pm

guy4omaha wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!

Don’t know about this other “John”..

But I’m old enough to remember when John Knicely was sports director at KETV…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:34 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:38 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!
Don’t know about this other “John”..

But I’m old enough to remember when John Knicely was sports director at KETV…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I meant John Knicely. I can also remember Jim Flowers doing the weather at KETV, too.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:13 am

mrsticka wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:34 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:38 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!
Don’t know about this other “John”..

But I’m old enough to remember when John Knicely was sports director at KETV…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I meant John Knicely. I can also remember Jim Flowers doing the weather at KETV, too.

Jim Flowers had the rare career of working as a meteorologist at KETV, WOWT and KMTV before he retired…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:43 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:13 am
mrsticka wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:34 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:38 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!
Don’t know about this other “John”..

But I’m old enough to remember when John Knicely was sports director at KETV…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I meant John Knicely. I can also remember Jim Flowers doing the weather at KETV, too.
Jim Flowers had the rare career of working as a meteorologist at KETV, WOWT and KMTV before he retired…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

That he did. He was at KETV from 1982 to 1992, then went to WOWT and was there until 2012. Finally, he went to KMTV and was there from 2013 to 2016.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:00 pm

I see that WOWT has a new weather person. Not sure if she replaced one of the other weather people or not.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:15 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:13 am
mrsticka wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:34 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:38 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!
Don’t know about this other “John”..

But I’m old enough to remember when John Knicely was sports director at KETV…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I meant John Knicely. I can also remember Jim Flowers doing the weather at KETV, too.
Jim Flowers had the rare career of working as a meteorologist at KETV, WOWT and KMTV before he retired…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I Always thought Jim Flowers was a really good TV meteorologist. Very unusual to have worked at all 3 Omaha stations, that could be some sort of record.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:20 pm

Cermak wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:15 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:13 am
mrsticka wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:34 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:38 pm
guy4omaha wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!
Don’t know about this other “John”..

But I’m old enough to remember when John Knicely was sports director at KETV…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
I meant John Knicely. I can also remember Jim Flowers doing the weather at KETV, too.
Jim Flowers had the rare career of working as a meteorologist at KETV, WOWT and KMTV before he retired…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I Always thought Jim Flowers was a really good TV meteorologist. Very unusual to have worked at all 3 Omaha stations, that could be some sort of record.

I can’t think of any other on air local TV news/weather personality who had stints working at all 3 major networks in Omaha. I’m fairly certain Jim Flowers holds that title…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:49 pm

What if Jim Flowers had just stayed at KETV all those years until he retired in 2016?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:56 pm

mrsticka wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:49 pm What if Jim Flowers had just stayed at KETV all those years until he retired in 2016?

One thing I’ll say about that, if Jim decided to stay at KETV all those years.. We likely never would have gotten Bill Randby- who has been the Chief Meteorologist at KETV since 1992 when Jim Left and went to WOWT…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:09 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:56 pm
mrsticka wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:49 pm What if Jim Flowers had just stayed at KETV all those years until he retired in 2016?
One thing I’ll say about that, if Jim decided to stay at KETV all those years.. We likely never would have gotten Bill Randby- who has been the Chief Meteorologist at KETV since 1992 when Jim Left and went to WOWT…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

That's not entire true. Maybe Bill would've gone to WOWT instead and became their chief meteorologist? Dale Munson had just stepped down around that time after all. So why not?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:42 pm

mrsticka wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:09 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:56 pm
mrsticka wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:49 pm What if Jim Flowers had just stayed at KETV all those years until he retired in 2016?
One thing I’ll say about that, if Jim decided to stay at KETV all those years.. We likely never would have gotten Bill Randby- who has been the Chief Meteorologist at KETV since 1992 when Jim Left and went to WOWT…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
That's not entire true. Maybe Bill would've gone to WOWT instead and became their chief meteorologist? Dale Munson had just stepped down around that time after all. So why not?

That’s doubtful mrsticka. VERY doubtful. Especially since Flowers took the chief meteorologist position at WOWT before he left KETV- which opened the position for Randby in the first place. It is likely true- Randby may never have had the opportunity in the Omaha Television market. It was fortuitous Flowers left KETV when he did, opening the door for Randby. Julie Cornell is also Randby’s wife. But who knows..

We’re talking hypotheticals here…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:43 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:42 pm
mrsticka wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:09 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:56 pm
mrsticka wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:49 pm What if Jim Flowers had just stayed at KETV all those years until he retired in 2016?
One thing I’ll say about that, if Jim decided to stay at KETV all those years.. We likely never would have gotten Bill Randby- who has been the Chief Meteorologist at KETV since 1992 when Jim Left and went to WOWT…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
That's not entire true. Maybe Bill would've gone to WOWT instead and became their chief meteorologist? Dale Munson had just stepped down around that time after all. So why not?
That’s doubtful mrsticka. VERY doubtful. Especially since Flowers took the chief meteorologist position at WOWT before he left KETV- which opened the position for Randby in the first place. It is likely true- Randby may never have had the opportunity in the Omaha Television market. It was fortuitous Flowers left KETV when he did, opening the door for Randby. Julie Cornell is also Randby’s wife. But who knows..

We’re talking hypotheticals here…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Yes, I know. That fact is not lost on me.

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:27 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:00 pm I see that WOWT has a new weather person. Not sure if she replaced one of the other weather people or not.

I think they had just been done one for a while.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:34 pm

Here in Lincoln, Ken Siemek is still at 10/11 after 40+ years. He's been there longer than Mel Mains was.