St. Louis American

Rene Knott and KSDK unexpectedly part ways

Longtime anchor and beloved sports and news personality Rene Knott is no longer employed by KSDK 5 On Your Side. Knott, who left the station on October 15, had been a part of the St. Louis NBC ...
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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 ...
St. Louis American

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 ...