Omaha Local TV News Channels

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Oct 02, 2025 11:13 pm

I actually like how saturated they are throughout the day. I'd much rather watch the local news any given moment of the day than some talk show, judge show, gossip show, game show, etc. To me, NBC/WOWT airs nothing good but the news, and football.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Oct 03, 2025 5:34 am

7.5 hours of news air time and probably 30 minutes of actual original content

zippy · Post by **zippy** » Fri Oct 03, 2025 10:06 am

WOWT is also streaming a rather casual newscast from 7:00 - 7:30am.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Oct 16, 2025 9:21 pm

Mr.Nuke wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:07 pm Rob McCarney retiring at the end of the year
https://www.ketv.com/article/ketv-rob-m ... -autopilot

Being replaced by Bill Schammert.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HqKPv7F1N/

Bill Schammert wrote:There is no replacing a legendary journalist like Rob McCartney. But I'm honored and grateful for the chance to help lead this KETV NewsWatch 7 team . Starting in January 2026, I'll be anchoring the 6 & 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Julie, Bill, and Andy.
It's truly a dream come true. Thank you, Omaha

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 1:12 pm

Brad wrote: Thu Oct 16, 2025 9:21 pm
Mr.Nuke wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:07 pm Rob McCarney retiring at the end of the year
https://www.ketv.com/article/ketv-rob-m ... -autopilot
Being replaced by Bill Schammert.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HqKPv7F1N/

Bill Schammert wrote:There is no replacing a legendary journalist like Rob McCartney. But I'm honored and grateful for the chance to help lead this KETV NewsWatch 7 team . Starting in January 2026, I'll be anchoring the 6 & 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Julie, Bill, and Andy.
It's truly a dream come true. Thank you, Omaha

This is a smart move by KETV. Bill Schammert is going to be a nice addition. I like Bill…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Ankeny Husker Freak · Fri Oct 17, 2025 10:58 pm

Saw on Northpine.com that Sinclair has relaunched a local newscast on Fox 42, was this produced by high schoolers? Who's watching local news, yet alone at 11pm?

Ryan Air · Post by **Ryan Air** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:10 am

Ankeny Husker Freak wrote: Fri Oct 17, 2025 10:58 pm Saw on Northpine.com that Sinclair has relaunched a local newscast on Fox 42, was this produced by high schoolers? Who's watching local news, yet alone at 11pm?

Good lord that is utterly awful. North Platte/Lincoln and these kids sound like they are reading from a queue card. Why can’t they just produce a newscast locally like a big boy or just not have one? I’d watch a well-done 11:00 (PM) show— I’m used to being on EST for work, but not this joke of a production. Maybe they should rebrand as Fox Nebraska and an hire actual news team and broadcast from an actual Omaha studio? /rant

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:51 am

It's the same reason why Big Six runs 10-12 hours of localish news--it's a platform for commercials.

WBR_Tom · Post by **WBR_Tom** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 2:59 pm

That's fantastic in a train wreck sorta way. I don't know what's better -- the harsh lighting washing out the anchor's face, or the fact that they started to peel the warning labels off both support bars of the TV stand, decided it was too much work, and just said the heck with it and left them there with the corners peeled down

Ryan Air · Post by **Ryan Air** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 6:11 pm

WBR_Tom wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 2:59 pm That's fantastic in a train wreck sorta way. I don't know what's better -- the harsh lighting washing out the anchor's face, or the fact that they started to peel the warning labels off both support bars of the TV stand, decided it was too much work, and just said the heck with it and left them there with the corners peeled down

Good lord- the awful shot framing and horrible lighting distracted me from those stickers and the fact the stand is even in the shot.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 9:43 am

Mark Stitz is leaving Channel 3.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Sat Oct 25, 2025 7:55 pm

Ryan Air wrote: Tue Oct 21, 2025 6:11 pm
WBR_Tom wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 2:59 pm That's fantastic in a train wreck sorta way. I don't know what's better -- the harsh lighting washing out the anchor's face, or the fact that they started to peel the warning labels off both support bars of the TV stand, decided it was too much work, and just said the heck with it and left them there with the corners peeled down
Good lord- the awful shot framing and horrible lighting distracted me from those stickers and the fact the stand is even in the shot.

I really liked the "across Nebraska" banner that identified the interviewee as a Nebraskan. Well, no s*it, lol.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sun Oct 26, 2025 1:20 pm

jessep28 wrote: Sat Oct 25, 2025 7:55 pm
Ryan Air wrote: Tue Oct 21, 2025 6:11 pm
WBR_Tom wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 2:59 pm That's fantastic in a train wreck sorta way. I don't know what's better -- the harsh lighting washing out the anchor's face, or the fact that they started to peel the warning labels off both support bars of the TV stand, decided it was too much work, and just said the heck with it and left them there with the corners peeled down
Good lord- the awful shot framing and horrible lighting distracted me from those stickers and the fact the stand is even in the shot.
I really liked the "across Nebraska" banner that identified the interviewee as a Nebraskan. Well, no s*it, lol.

At least they are trying to get back to some assemblance of local when many are cutting. Might want to give them a little slack

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am

Radio, but not TV

KFAB has been teasing an announcement tomorrow (Wed) about a change coming to KFAB, the last two mornings. No hints about what it is other than "exciting" and "good"

Does anyone have any guesses or wishes on what it might be? I know that two-part questions likely have different answers.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:58 am

nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am Radio, but not TV

KFAB has been teasing an announcement tomorrow (Wed) about a change coming to KFAB, the last two mornings. No hints about what it is other than "exciting" and "good"

Does anyone have any guesses or wishes on what it might be? I know that two-part questions likely have different answers.

They got new carpet in the studio. They were installing it last time I was there. Probably very exciting when you have been walking on the old stuff for a couple decades....

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:29 am

Brad wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:58 am
nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am Radio, but not TV

KFAB has been teasing an announcement tomorrow (Wed) about a change coming to KFAB, the last two mornings. No hints about what it is other than "exciting" and "good"

Does anyone have any guesses or wishes on what it might be? I know that two-part questions likely have different answers.
They got new carpet in the studio. They were installing it last time I was there. Probably very exciting when you have been walking on the old stuff for a couple decades....

DId they go with a multi color earth tone shag

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:36 am

nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:29 am DId they go with a multi color earth tone shag

LOL, nope. Just a regular looking office carpet in dark grey.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Oct 28, 2025 1:07 pm

Brad wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:36 am
nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:29 am DId they go with a multi color earth tone shag
LOL, nope. Just a regular looking office carpet in dark grey.

That’s needed. The interior of that place hasn’t changed in years…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:13 am

nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am Radio, but not TV

KFAB has been teasing an announcement tomorrow (Wed) about a change coming to KFAB, the last two mornings. No hints about what it is other than "exciting" and "good"

Does anyone have any guesses or wishes on what it might be? I know that two-part questions likely have different answers.

Gary Sadlemyer announced he was retiring as of December 12. He will still be available to fill in. Scott Voorhees will take his position on the morning show.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Oct 29, 2025 9:53 am

Padre wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:13 am
nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am Radio, but not TV

KFAB has been teasing an announcement tomorrow (Wed) about a change coming to KFAB, the last two mornings. No hints about what it is other than "exciting" and "good"

Does anyone have any guesses or wishes on what it might be? I know that two-part questions likely have different answers.
Gary Sadlemyer announced he was retiring as of December 12. He will still be available to fill in. Scott Voorhees will take his position on the morning show.

Thanks. I have been on the production floor, so I didn't hear the announcement.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Oct 29, 2025 1:02 pm

nebugeater wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 9:53 am
Padre wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:13 am
nebugeater wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am Radio, but not TV

KFAB has been teasing an announcement tomorrow (Wed) about a change coming to KFAB, the last two mornings. No hints about what it is other than "exciting" and "good"

Does anyone have any guesses or wishes on what it might be? I know that two-part questions likely have different answers.
Gary Sadlemyer announced he was retiring as of December 12. He will still be available to fill in. Scott Voorhees will take his position on the morning show.

Thanks. I have been on the production floor, so I didn't hear the announcement.

I heard that earlier. Gary is an Omaha radio icon and a truly nice guy..

His presence on air at KFAB will be missed…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

zippy · Post by **zippy** » Fri Oct 31, 2025 12:35 pm

Seems like KETV's feed to YouTube TV is being impacted by Disney's fight with YTTV.

https://www.ketv.com/article/a-message- ... p/69210643

swinquest · Post by **swinquest** » Fri Oct 31, 2025 8:04 pm

zippy wrote: Fri Oct 31, 2025 12:35 pm Seems like KETV's feed to YouTube TV is being impacted by Disney's fight with YTTV.

https://www.ketv.com/article/a-message- ... p/69210643

They went off the air last night. I switched to YTTV when DirectTv had their dispute last year or so. Hopefully it does not last long.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Fri Nov 14, 2025 11:31 pm

Meteorologist Mark Stitz is moving up from KMTV-3 to WCPO in Cincinnati. (Same ownership group: Scripps)

And the Disney/YouTube TV squabble is over.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Nov 14, 2025 11:43 pm

HskrFanMike wrote: Fri Nov 14, 2025 11:31 pm And the Disney/YouTube TV squabble is over.

Just noticed that tonight. Main thing I watch ABC for is the Sunday extended forecast, and whatever football they might have on along with ESPN. Overall it wasn't that bad of a week without them.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:49 am

KETV did it again. Anna Behning I think is a future star in the business. Could see her going national.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:30 am

Greg S wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:49 am KETV did it again. Anna Behning I think is a future star in the business. Could see her going national.

I saw her Sunday morning, wearing a man's dress shirt and seemingly nothing else. I was ready to decide one way, but then I realized that there's no reason on earth why male anchors have to wear a suit-and-tie. I recalibrated my opinion.

She does a nominal job in a vapid business. In that, I support her.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:46 am

Is she leaving or something? Only been there about a year.

I remember the first time I saw her on. I just heard her voice at first, and not to be mean or anything, I thought "Euhh, who's this new girl?" Her voice pierced my ear drums. Then before cutting to commercial, I saw her the first time. "OH! Okay, okay, I can get used to the voice" I did, haha.

Always funny when her and Eddie Messel do a show. She's gotta be pretty tall, and then she wears heels

Doing Eddie kinda dirty there.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:53 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:46 am Is she leaving or something? Only been there about a year.

I remember the first time I saw her on. I just heard her voice at first, and not to be mean or anything, I thought "Euhh, who's this new girl?" Her voice pierced my ear drums. Then before cutting to commercial, I saw her the first time. "OH! Okay, okay, I can get used to the voice" I did, haha.

Always funny when her and Eddie Messel do a show. She's gotta be pretty tall, and then she wears heels Doing Eddie kinda dirty there.

No not leaving. They actually have upped her air time and responsibilities.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:46 am

Saw WOWT mention that they were dropped by the Dish Network.

My first thought was Dish? That thing is still around? I'm guessing its mostly rural customers?

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:54 am

Brad wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:46 am Saw WOWT mention that they were dropped by the Dish Network.

My first thought was Dish? That thing is still around? I'm guessing its mostly rural customers?

To be what I believe is more correct, Gray Media pulled all its stations from Dish over contract demands that include a $100 Million increase in fees that Gray is demanding for their stations to be broadcast via Dish

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:58 pm

A lot of what the 3 major local TV stations air in terms of morning, afternoon and evening newscasts can be streamed online. I recently discovered that I can watch WOWT’s 10 pm newscasts virtually live on my TV in Puerto Vallarta. And I catch the morning TV news and weather segments virtually live while having my morning coffee. I can actually watch many of the Gray Media stations on the same media platform. Technology really is something.

DennyMarkham · Post by **DennyMarkham** » Tue Mar 24, 2026 2:34 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:58 pm A lot of what the 3 major local TV stations air in terms of morning, afternoon and evening newscasts can be streamed online. I recently discovered that I can watch WOWT’s 10 pm newscasts virtually live on my TV in Puerto Vallarta. And I catch the morning TV news and weather segments virtually live while having my morning coffee. I can actually watch many of the Gray Media stations on the same media platform. Technology really is something.

All local stations are heavily investing in streaming anymore. The next big thing is supposed to be NextGen TV which combines over the air broadcasting with internet content but no one's really that excited about it, not to mention it would mean buying a new TV with that capability or some sort of tuner. Unless it's mandated, it's a hard pass for me personally.

damonhynes · Post by **damonhynes** » Tue Mar 24, 2026 7:33 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:58 pm A lot of what the 3 major local TV stations air in terms of morning, afternoon and evening newscasts can be streamed online. I recently discovered that I can watch WOWT’s 10 pm newscasts virtually live on my TV in Puerto Vallarta. And I catch the morning TV news and weather segments virtually live while having my morning coffee. I can actually watch many of the Gray Media stations on the same media platform. Technology really is something.

I set my Hulu to an Omaha ZIP code so I can watch Omaha locals from Houston. That came in handy on 26 April 2024.

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:09 pm

Crockett1985 wrote: Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:34 am
ajwees41 wrote: Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:10 am Has anyone heard about KETV loosing a weather person? They have an immediate opening
Matt Serwe just announced he's moving to Minneapolis

And now he's coming back, this time to WOWT. Their titles are messed up there, but it is unclear to me what this actually means as his title was Roehler's.

Serwe will join Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord and Meteorologist Emily Roehler at the WOWT weather desk in April as our new Chief Meteorologist, bringing weeknight viewers a first alert to weather developments in the area.

https://www.wowt.com/2026/03/26/first-a ... ther-team/

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Thu Mar 26, 2026 10:04 pm

Roehler must be wanting to step back as she's a new mom.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:57 am

HskrFanMike wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 10:04 pm Roehler must be wanting to step back as she's a new mom.

From a post Rusty made, it seems like Emily is going part time, in order to spend more time at home...

Post by **Brad** » Fri Mar 27, 2026 8:02 am

Ben wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:57 am
HskrFanMike wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 10:04 pm Roehler must be wanting to step back as she's a new mom.
From a post Rusty made, it seems like Emily is going part time, in order to spend more time at home...

I heard her husband is an airline pilot. Seems like it would be hard for both of them continuing the careers they have...

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:04 am

Glad to have Matt back in Omaha. He is a very bright and knowledgeable person!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Mar 27, 2026 12:28 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:04 am Glad to have Matt back in Omaha. He is a very bright and knowledgeable person!

Agreed..

I always liked Matt…

Ciao..LiO…Peace