OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – 6 News WOWT celebrates our 75th anniversary on Thursday!
As we’ve been working on special ways to commemorate this milestone, 6 News has been going through a lot of video and photo archives, so we wanted to share some images we thought our audience would enjoy.
GARY KERR
Gary Kerr joined WOW Radio and TV in 1964 before becoming a host at WOWT in 1971. Kerr, known as the “Cronkite of the Midwest,” even recorded a TV commercial with the legendary news anchor.
Kerr spent the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s behind a desk, but it was his work on the ground that energized him, covering history firsthand alongside co-anchor Byron Wood. Kerr covered several presidential campaigns and also reported on the Iran hostage crisis from the ground in Germany.
Kerr retired in 1998 and was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2022.
Gary Kerr Photo Gallery
JOHN KNICELY
John Knicely has been a permanent fixture on the WOWT anchor desk since 1992, but initially worked as a sports reporter for the station from 1974 to 1981.
He then worked at an ABC affiliate station in St. Louis before returning to KETV in Omaha in May 1984 and returning to 6 News WOWT eight years later, where he anchored the evening news.
Since then, John has become popular in the community, especially with his “Knicely Done” news posts.
John Knicely Photo Gallery
JOHNNY-CARSON
Johnny Carsonone of Nebraska’s most famous celebrities, spent much of his early broadcasting career at WOW Radio and TV, where he hosted a morning show called “The Squirrel’s Nest.”
Johnny Carson Photo Gallery
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For more 75th anniversary coverage – including vintage videos, promos, photos and more – visit WOWT.com/75.
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