KETV to add 9 pm Newscast on Me-TV Omaha
Half-Hour of Local News to Start Monday, September 14
On Monday, September 14th Omaha’s News Leader is coming to Me-TV Omaha with the launch of KETV NewsWatch 7 at 9 p.m. It will be the only 9 p.m. newscast fully produced in Omaha.
“This is an important step in expanding our news coverage. It allows KETV to provide more live local news, weather and sports for our viewers," said Ariel Roblin, KETV President and General Manager. "This will give our loyal Me-TV viewers the 9 p.m. news they have been asking for."
KETV NewsWatch 7 at 9 p.m. will air every night on Me-TV Omaha 7.2 (Cox Cable 123) and stream live on KETV Mobile and KETV.com. It will be anchored by Rob McCartney, Brandi Peterson, Bill Randby, Andy Kendeigh, Jeremy Maskel and Melissa Fry. The newscast will provide the latest breaking news, the day’s big stories, your accurate Weather Now forecast and all the Husker news in the Big Red Zone.
Since launching in 2011, Me-TV Omaha has become the 5th highest rated television station in the Omaha metro, according to Nielsen July 2015 ratings.
“Local viewers have embraced Me-TV Omaha in a big way,” Roblin said. “The addition of a live, local newscast at 9 PM is another way KETV is supporting the community with great news coverage at a new time.”
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television, a national multi-media company, owns and operates 31 local television stations and two local radio stations, serving 32 U.S. cities and reaching approximately 19% of U.S. television households. The TV stations broadcast 60 video channels, featuring local and national news, weather, information, sports and entertainment programming, and local community service-oriented programs. The stations also host and operate digital online and mobile platforms that extend the company’s brands and content to local, national and international audiences. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies, and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation. The Company’s Web address is www.hearsttelevision.com.