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Rene Knott quit KSDK after HR probe focused on his comments

KSDK anchor Rene Knott resigned on Oct. 15. Longtime KSDK morning news anchor Rene Knott says he resigned at the station’s request last week after becoming the focus of an HR investigation. Knott says ...
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Rene Knott parts ways with KSDK in sudden split

Five on Your Side anchors Rene Knott and Michelle Li in happier times. Morning show anchor Rene Knott wasn’t on air this morning at KSDK (Channel 5)—and while reporter Mercedes MacKay told the ...
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Longtime Anchor Rene Knott Unexpectedly Left St. Louis KSDK After More Than 20 Years on Air

The KSDK anchor Rene Knott was suddenly absent from the TV news desk on Oct. 15, 2025, leading viewers and St. Louis residents to wonder what happened and if he is gone for good. He celebrated his ...
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Veteran anchor Rene Knott says he resigned at KSDK’s request after HR inquiry

Longtime and beloved morning St. Louis news anchor Rene Knott says he resigned last week at KSDK’s request after he became the focus of a human resources investigation. Knott told St. Louis Magazine ...
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For Rene Knott, a stunning end at KSDK amid accusations. He says there's a lesson to learn.

ST. LOUIS — According to Rene Knott, the first time he knew anything was amiss was two weeks ago. He was told to expect a call from human resources the next morning. Rene Knott talks to 4 Hands ...
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Co-anchor Rene Knott apparently gone from KSDK

KSDK (Channel 5) morning news anchor Rene Knott interviews 4 Hands Brewing Company owner Kevin Lemp on May 10, 2021, at the brewery for one of Knott's "My Lou" segments. KSDK photojournalist Joe Young ...
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KSDK 5 On Your Side takes home 6 Mid-America EMMYs

KSDK won six Mid-America EMMYs in the 49th year for the awards! Congrats to anchors Anne Allred and Mike Bush, political editor Mark Maxwell and the KSDK team. Tropical Storm Melissa update as ...