Brett Knese joined the Local 10 News team as a general assignment reporter in March 2025. Before moving to South Florida, he spent the last 5 years working as a reporter in Raleigh, North Carolina. He began his career in Quincy, Illinois.
Brett is originally from High Ridge, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. He graduated from Central Methodist University with a bachelor's degree in communications. He spent his final semester of college in Los Angeles as an intern at Entertainment Tonight.
One of the most important stories Brett has ever told happened after Hurricane Helene ripped through Western North Carolina. He traveled on foot and by ATV to get to one of the hardest hit areas and tell the stories of people who lost everything.
Some of the most memorable stories Brett has covered include the N.C. State Women's Basketball team's trip to the Final Four in Cleveland in 2024, the 2023 NHL Stadium Series Game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals, and interviewing one of his favorite artists, Eric Church.
In his free time, Brett enjoys attending any sporting event, playing golf, and walking his dog! He's excited to call South Florida home and relax on the beach when not chasing his next news story.
