Omaha Local TV News Channels

swinquest · Post by **swinquest** » Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:58 pm

bbinks wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:41 pm I think they all blew it. The Sunday into Monday doom and gloom didn't happen. Schools should have been in session Monday, and many businesses closed unnecessary.

While I watch the weather on TV to see what they say, I get my forecast from one source...NWS.

swinquest · Post by **swinquest** » Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:43 pm

Looks like Jonah Gilmore (KETV) is heading back to New Orleans:

Today is my 33rd birthday and as I welcome this new year of life, I welcome the new adventure that awaits.

After 9 long years, I’m returning home to New Orleans and joining the dynamic team at WDSU!

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:31 pm

swinquest wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:43 pm Looks like Jonah Gilmore (KETV) is heading back to New Orleans:

Today is my 33rd birthday and as I welcome this new year of life, I welcome the new adventure that awaits.

After 9 long years, I’m returning home to New Orleans and joining the dynamic team at WDSU!

yeah i've caught him a few times on the saturday mornings. he was very pleasant, seemed like a big teddy bear

swinquest · Post by **swinquest** » Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:51 pm

thenewguy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:31 pm
swinquest wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:43 pm Looks like Jonah Gilmore (KETV) is heading back to New Orleans:

Today is my 33rd birthday and as I welcome this new year of life, I welcome the new adventure that awaits.

After 9 long years, I’m returning home to New Orleans and joining the dynamic team at WDSU!
yeah i've caught him a few times on the saturday mornings. he was very pleasant, seemed like a big teddy bear

Aside from be a fan of the LSU Tigers, it seemed like he was a good guy.

ajwees41 · Post by **ajwees41** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:03 pm

damonhynes wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:47 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:40 am I wasn’t going to mention what I saw last night at 10 pm, immediately following NU’s overtime loss in Madison. Channel 6 tried and tried and tried to start their newscast with clips from the just completed football game, teed up by their sportscaster, who stood there and kept waiting for the highlights to begin rolling. After about 15 seconds of her hemming and hawing and stalling for whomever was asleep at the switch, I flipped over to KMTV.
O. M. G. What was that station up to? They apparently had no one on set in their studio for the newscast. I didn’t know that anyone would attempt such a thing. No live shots of the sole newscaster, you just heard his voice with video playing on screen. And when the weather guy’s segment ran it was obvious that it was pre-recorded, because (1) his graphics were showing what he expected the weather to be at 6, 7, 8 and 9 pm, and (2) the audio portion of his cast was a garbled mess, with echoing and reverb present from start to finish. Ten minutes later when he returned with the full forecast segment the very same audio problem persisted from start to finish, making his cast basically unwatchable.
Then when the sports segment started the very same audio SNAFU occurred during the entire sportscast.
My guess is that no one was in studio at 10 pm to rectify the craziness.
It was a total clustercluck.
Channel Third has regressed to the point where they're not the UNO A/V Department any longer, they're the Westside A/V Department.

Best news I've heard in a long time is that Serese Cole is moving back to Big Six. Now there's no reason to watch 3 at all.

Westside AV is the best the got some of KETV' old stuff

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Sun Jun 23, 2024 11:51 pm

Sarah Fili, Channel 7: Gone. Future was not disclosed, but I get the impression she's leaving the biz, and I certainly hope so. Broadcast journalism is a horrible business.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:57 pm

It would be great if the NE Examiner would branch out into TV news. Some of the low effort reporting content scraping in this city just drives me crazy. I can't even bring myself to link to the "story" in question because it doesn't deserve the internet traffic. /rant

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:00 pm

They don’t need to do TV News, but a YouTube channel/some form of video content would be great.

ajwees41 · Post by **ajwees41** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:57 pm

damonhynes wrote: Sun Jun 23, 2024 11:51 pm Sarah Fili, Channel 7: Gone. Future was not disclosed, but I get the impression she's leaving the biz, and I certainly hope so. Broadcast journalism is a horrible business.

she is trying out to be a police officer

Post by **Brad** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:32 am

ajwees41 wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:57 pm
damonhynes wrote: Sun Jun 23, 2024 11:51 pm Sarah Fili, Channel 7: Gone. Future was not disclosed, but I get the impression she's leaving the biz, and I certainly hope so. Broadcast journalism is a horrible business.
she is trying out to be a police officer

She is in this video:

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:35 am

ajwees41 wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:57 pm
damonhynes wrote: Sun Jun 23, 2024 11:51 pm Sarah Fili, Channel 7: Gone. Future was not disclosed, but I get the impression she's leaving the biz, and I certainly hope so. Broadcast journalism is a horrible business.
she is trying out to be a police officer

#badass

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:44 am

John Knicely just celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting this week.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:43 pm

mrsticka wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:44 am John Knicely just celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting this week.

Wow he must be at least in his early 70’s. The company where my wife works a guys been there for 50 years. Sometimes I think you just need to do something different at a certain point, just my opinion.

He must absolutely love his job, doubt it has anything to do with money at this stage of the game. Good for him.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:19 pm

Cermak wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:43 pm Wow he must be at least in his early 70’s. The company where my wife works a guys been there for 50 years. Sometimes I think you just need to do something different at a certain point, just my opinion.

He must absolutely love his job, doubt it has anything to do with money at this stage of the game. Good for him.

72.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Nov 07, 2024 3:42 pm

HskrFanMike wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:19 pm 72.

Wow! And somehow his hair still isn't all gray!

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:52 pm

Looks like the WOWT/Gray Television rebranding continues. They've updated their browser logo and colors, referring to themselves now on the website banner as "First Alert 6".

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:32 pm

almighty_tuna wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:52 pm Looks like the WOWT/Gray Television rebranding continues. They've updated their browser logo and colors, referring to themselves now on the website banner as "First Alert 6".

They also appear to have lost David Koeller to KCCI in Des Moines. https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistDavidKoeller/ The website update is a bit odd without a new graphics package to match on tv. We'll see if that comes next.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:58 pm

Mr.Nuke wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:32 pm
almighty_tuna wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:52 pm Looks like the WOWT/Gray Television rebranding continues. They've updated their browser logo and colors, referring to themselves now on the website banner as "First Alert 6".
They also appear to have lost David Koeller to KCCI in Des Moines. https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistDavidKoeller/ The website update is a bit odd without a new graphics package to match on tv. We'll see if that comes next.

They didn't "lose" Dave... They didn't renew his contract, and he subsequently found a new gig in Des Moines.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:58 pm

almighty_tuna wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:52 pm Looks like the WOWT/Gray Television rebranding continues. They've updated their browser logo and colors, referring to themselves now on the website banner as "First Alert 6".

I've surfed through Zeam.com (owned by Gray) and a lot of their stations are changing to the same logo.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:35 pm

That sounds like one of those medical alert necklaces geriatric patients wear.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:22 am

I was happy to see Erin Hartley back on the midday. Just haven't had the chance to see much news, but I knew she had been moved to only weekends for a while.

I know, I know, I'm just a pig, but she's definitely a local news crush of mine. Beautiful woman.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Wed Nov 27, 2024 2:36 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2024 5:22 am I was happy to see Erin Hartley back on the midday. Just haven't had the chance to see much news, but I knew she had been moved to only weekends for a while.

I know, I know, I'm just a pig, but she's definitely a local news crush of mine. Beautiful woman.

Agree with you completely.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:43 am

Interesting development..

Y’all remember Laurann Robinson who fled KETV a few years back, abruptly and with no notice, then 6 weeks later, we found out she landed at KUSA in Denver CO?..

Well today they gave her a big send off, as it was her last day at KUSA after 4 years..

Now she’s asking all of her fans to stand by for her next life announcement, LOL. I think I’ll pass on the “excitement”.. But I thought this little tidbit was a bit interesting as it relates to a former Omaha TV meteorologist…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Dec 20, 2024 2:17 pm

Who else gets the KETV email alerts for new stories?

Is it just me who is irritated by the fact that they have moved from Maybe 10% of the alerts starting with BREAKING as the beginning of the subject line to now about 90%

It was not that long ago that when it said BREAKING, I could see that there was a reason, at least to some, that it fit that category. Now, it is useless. I am about ready to end receiving these emails.

Fix this KETV I know someone is watching this from there

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 20, 2024 2:38 pm

Not surprised. I can't even have any of the local TV Stations' apps on my phone because of all the worthless alerts they push out.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:23 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Dec 20, 2024 2:38 pm Not surprised. I can't even have any of the local TV Stations' apps on my phone because of all the worthless alerts they push out.

No apps for me either for the same reason. The KETV emails have been OK for the most part but now it is impossible to separate the Real breaking from he junk and I guess if that is what they want they are close to having one less person getting directed to there site.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:42 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:43 am Interesting development..

Y’all remember Laurann Robinson who fled KETV a few years back, abruptly and with no notice, then 6 weeks later, we found out she landed at KUSA in Denver CO?..

Well today they gave her a big send off, as it was her last day at KUSA after 4 years..

Now she’s asking all of her fans to stand by for her next life announcement, LOL. I think I’ll pass on the “excitement”.. But I thought this little tidbit was a bit interesting as it relates to a former Omaha TV meteorologist…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

She's set up shop at FOX 5 in Atlanta.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:56 pm

damonhynes wrote: Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:42 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:43 am Interesting development..

Y’all remember Laurann Robinson who fled KETV a few years back, abruptly and with no notice, then 6 weeks later, we found out she landed at KUSA in Denver CO?..

Well today they gave her a big send off, as it was her last day at KUSA after 4 years..

Now she’s asking all of her fans to stand by for her next life announcement, LOL. I think I’ll pass on the “excitement”.. But I thought this little tidbit was a bit interesting as it relates to a former Omaha TV meteorologist…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
She's set up shop at FOX 5 in Atlanta.

Moving up the chain I see…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:35 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:43 am Interesting development..

Y’all remember Laurann Robinson who fled KETV a few years back, abruptly and with no notice, then 6 weeks later, we found out she landed at KUSA in Denver CO?..

Well today they gave her a big send off, as it was her last day at KUSA after 4 years..

Now she’s asking all of her fans to stand by for her next life announcement, LOL. I think I’ll pass on the “excitement”.. But I thought this little tidbit was a bit interesting as it relates to a former Omaha TV meteorologist…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

What's the hubbub here??

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:25 pm

thenewguy wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:35 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:43 am Interesting development..

Y’all remember Laurann Robinson who fled KETV a few years back, abruptly and with no notice, then 6 weeks later, we found out she landed at KUSA in Denver CO?..

Well today they gave her a big send off, as it was her last day at KUSA after 4 years..

Now she’s asking all of her fans to stand by for her next life announcement, LOL. I think I’ll pass on the “excitement”.. But I thought this little tidbit was a bit interesting as it relates to a former Omaha TV meteorologist…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
What's the hubbub here??

I was thinking the same thing. Seems fairly standard for that industry.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:21 pm

There is a post on the "US 81 Corridor weather alerts and road conditions" Facebook page saying Allen Media Group is laying off all their local meteorologists and will be farming out their weather coverage to the weather channel. Luckily Allen Media Group does not own any Nebraska stations. Hopefully its not the start of a trend that other companies try...

Ankeny Husker Freak · Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:13 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:21 pm There is a post on the "US 81 Corridor weather alerts and road conditions" Facebook page saying Allen Media Group is laying off all their local meteorologists and will be farming out their weather coverage to the weather channel. Luckily Allen Media Group does not own any Nebraska stations. Hopefully its not the start of a trend that other companies try...

It wouldn't surprise me. Allen Media owns two stations in Iowa including the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City NBC affiliate and the Mason City/Rochester CBS affiliate.

lpgforms · Post by **lpgforms** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:46 am

Allen Media Group - owned by Byron Allen - also owns the Weather Channel. More corporate synergy I guess.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:43 pm

lpgforms wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:46 am Allen Media Group - owned by Byron Allen - also owns the Weather Channel. More corporate synergy I guess.

I read on a Cedar Rapids news Facebook page that it looks like the decision to lay off the local people, at least for a couple of stations has been reversed. I read it yesterday and too lazy this AM to try and find a link

ajwees41 · Post by **ajwees41** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:11 pm

https://variety.com/2025/tv/columns/all ... 236286005/

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Sun Jan 26, 2025 12:56 am

nebugeater wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:43 pm
lpgforms wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:46 am Allen Media Group - owned by Byron Allen - also owns the Weather Channel. More corporate synergy I guess.
I read on a Cedar Rapids news Facebook page that it looks like the decision to lay off the local people, at least for a couple of stations has been reversed. I read it yesterday and too lazy this AM to try and find a link

Your link. Sounds like it was reversed for all stations.

https://www.thegazette.com/weather/repo ... after-all/

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:12 pm

John Knicely announced his retirement today, effective March 12.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:26 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:12 pm John Knicely announced his retirement today, effective March 12.

A little quicker than I expected. Figured they would drag that out all summer…

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:56 pm

Brad wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:26 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:12 pm John Knicely announced his retirement today, effective March 12.
A little quicker than I expected. Figured they would drag that out all summer…

I thought they would drag it out longer too, just a little over a month he will be gone.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:38 am

How old is he