Who is John Knicely?
John Knicely is an American journalist who currently serves as an anchor for WOWT Channel 6 in Omaha, Nebraska, where he presents the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts. Born on December 7, 1951, he is 72 years old. John graduated from the University of Nebraska and began his career as a sportscaster at WOWT in 1974. After a stint at KTVI in St. Louis, he returned to WOWT in 1992. His contributions to journalism have earned him accolades such as the Journalism Alumni Award of Excellence and the “Face on the Barroom Floor” award from the Omaha Press Club.
Age
John Knicely, born on December 7, 1951, is 72 years old and will turn 73 on December 7, 2024.
Height
Knicely is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters) in height.
Education
Knicely earned his degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Family
John Knicely is a prominent journalist with a long tenure at WOWT. He is married to Sue Knicely, and they were married on September 6, 1977. The couple has five children: Kristen, John Ryan, Mitchel, and twins Spencer and Grant, and they are also proud grandparents to six grandchildren.
John places a high value on family and has made a concerted effort to balance his career and personal life. He even relocated back to Omaha from St. Louis to be nearer to his family.
Career
John is a veteran journalist with a distinguished career. He currently anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at WOWT Channel 6 in Omaha, Nebraska. John started his career as a sportscaster at WOWT in 1974, working there until 1981 before moving to KTVI in St. Louis. He returned to Omaha in 1984 to join KETV. Throughout his career, he has earned several honors, including the Journalism Alumni Award of Excellence and the “Face on the Barroom Floor” award from the Omaha Press Club.
Beyond his journalism work, John also has experience as a teacher. His commitment to his profession and his ability to balance his personal and professional life have earned him respect in the industry.
Net worth
Knicely, a veteran journalist at WOWT-TV, has an estimated net worth between $1.5 million and $7 million. His long and successful career in journalism has played a major role in his financial achievements.
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