Brian Mastre

Omaha

Evening Co-Anchor at WOWT-TV (Omaha, NE)

Journalist in Nebraska, WOWT NBC Omaha. Honored with Nat'l Edward R. Murrow award & 2 Emmys. It's a good gig. I get paid to tell stories.

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Military veteran discovers surgeon via podcast after prostate cancer diagnosis

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Brian Mastre

(InvestigateTV) — There are no limits to the subject matter pouring through millions of podcast microphones every day. Politics, comedy, true crime. It can be as quirky, dense, or fact-filled as one desires. “I went to urology conferences on YouTube that were mind-bogglingly boring,” said Jeff Bosley. “I knew from my training, I’ve been injured and hospitalized so many times, I was a professional patient.
Brian Mastre to succeed John Knicely as WOWT evening co-anchor

2 months ago | wowt.com | Brian Mastre

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - WOWT announced that veteran First Alert 6 investigative reporter and weekend co-anchor Brian Mastre will take over as main co-anchor of First Alert 6, after John Knicely's retirement. "Brian is a veteran reporter and anchor who has established a standard of professional journalism which few can match.
Suspect, 77, in 1969 teen murder cold case will stay in jail until his trial

Nov 26, 2024 | actionnews5.com | Brian Mastre |Mike McKnight |Amanda Alvarado

WAHOO, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - The 77-year-old suspect in the murder case of a Nebraska teenager 55 years ago will stay in jail until his trial. Joseph Ambroz is charged with first-degree murder of 17-year-old Mary Kay Hesse in 1969. On Monday, the judge denied bond and ordered Ambroz to remain in jail until his trial. The defense team said that with his health issues, he is not a flight risk. Ambroz is reportedly in remission from lung cancer and has Type 2 diabetes, pneumonia and COPD.
Suspect, 77, in 1969 teen murder cold case will stay in jail until his trial

Nov 26, 2024 | weau.com | Brian Mastre |Mike McKnight |Amanda Alvarado

WAHOO, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - The 77-year-old suspect in the murder case of a Nebraska teenager 55 years ago will stay in jail until his trial. Joseph Ambroz is charged with first-degree murder of 17-year-old Mary Kay Hesse in 1969. On Monday, the judge denied bond and ordered Ambroz to remain in jail until his trial. The defense team said that with his health issues, he is not a flight risk. Ambroz is reportedly in remission from lung cancer and has Type 2 diabetes, pneumonia and COPD.
Iowa man’s cancer in remission after groundbreaking treatment at Nebraska Medicine

Nov 7, 2024 | wowt.com | Brian Mastre

A doctor in Nebraska believes that in the world of cancer therapies, we’ve only scratched the surface.
6 things you need to know on Election Day

Nov 5, 2024 | wowt.com | Dave Zawilinski |Brian Mastre

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 6 News Daybreak has the headlines you need to know to get your Election Day started. Election 2024: Today's the day - go vote!Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and while many voters have already cast their ballots early and by mail, with upwards of 72% turnout expected, it's possible things could get crowded at your polling place, especially at peak times.
Nebraska lawmakers, organizers look to tackle America’s loneliness epidemic

Sep 2, 2024 | wowt.com | Brian Mastre

The paradox is that at a time when technology brings us closer together, sharing information faster than ever, it’s also created closer relationships with our devices rather than people.
Nebraska special session: Senators frustrated over lack of progress as debate rages on

Aug 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Brian Mastre

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Two teens to be charged as adults in murder of 64-year-old in Omaha earlier this week

Aug 15, 2024 | 1011now.com | Brian Mastre |Gina Dvorak

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two teens will be charged as adults in the murder of a 64-year-old man earlier this week. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine gave an update Thursday afternoon on the charges relating to the death of Mursal Jama after a shooting late Tuesday night. Four boys were taken into custody for questioning Wednesday following a multi-agency chase across three counties.
Senators frustrated over lack of progress as debate rages on

Aug 15, 2024 | wowt.com | Brian Mastre |John Chapman

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Lyrics quoted from a Peggy Lee song and a comparison between the special session of the Nebraska Legislature and the Goonies movie were just some of the highlights on the 13th day of debate in an attempt to reduce property taxes in the state. Thursday's session wasn't very special, though. Just more debate on how to cut property taxes in the state. Sen. Steve Erdman doesn't believe this special session will be a success.