Longtime Omaha Anchor Rob McCartney Leaving Station at End of Year

KETV anchor Rob McCartney (pictured left) is retiring on the finish of 2025 after 40 years in native TV.“Forty years goes by in a flash. It’s been my unbelievable honor to have the ability to carry you a number of the most related and demanding tales throughout that point,” McCartney mentioned. “I’m humbled that you’ve trusted me all these years.”McCartney is the longest-tenured information anchor in KETV historical past. He’s been on the Omaha, Nebraska ABC affiliate since 1984.“Rob is the consummate journalist,” mentioned KETV president and common supervisor Allison Smith. “He’s continually asking questions and in search of tales that should be advised. He actually cares about Omaha and our neighborhood.”“We’ll miss Rob’s management within the newsroom however want him effectively, as he can spend extra time along with his household and do the issues he enjoys most,” Sarah Klinger, KETV information director, mentioned.