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KETV welcomed Jaylon Banks to Omaha in June 2026. Jaylon has been nominated for several Emmys and won a Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association award for Best Newscast in 2025. Meet Jaylon Banks: New anchor to join KETV NewsWatch 7’s First News team soonHe is now at KETV after spending three years as an evening anchor and reporter for the CBS affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to that, he served in a similar role for the CBS affiliate in Joplin, Missouri. A Midwesterner, Jaylon anchors KETV First News from 4 to 7 a.m.Jaylon has always felt comfortable talking in front of people. Growing up, he performed in plays, talent shows, and musicals. He was also a quarterback in college. When he is not at the desk, he enjoys live reporting and telling human-interest stories.Outside the newsroom, you can catch Jaylon at the movie theater, working out, or reading a sci-fi novel. He also enjoys spending time with his daughter at all of her sporting events. Story ideas? Email them to: Jaylon.Banks@hearst.com
KETV welcomed Jaylon Banks to Omaha in June 2026.
Jaylon has been nominated for several Emmys and won a Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association award for Best Newscast in 2025.
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Meet Jaylon Banks: New anchor to join KETV NewsWatch 7’s First News team soon
He is now at KETV after spending three years as an evening anchor and reporter for the CBS affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to that, he served in a similar role for the CBS affiliate in Joplin, Missouri.
A Midwesterner, Jaylon anchors KETV First News from 4 to 7 a.m.
Jaylon has always felt comfortable talking in front of people. Growing up, he performed in plays, talent shows, and musicals. He was also a quarterback in college. When he is not at the desk, he enjoys live reporting and telling human-interest stories.
Outside the newsroom, you can catch Jaylon at the movie theater, working out, or reading a sci-fi novel.
He also enjoys spending time with his daughter at all of her sporting events.
Story ideas? Email them to: Jaylon.Banks@hearst.com
