Larry Conners
Anchor, News 4
Larry Conners came to KMOV Channel 4 in December 1986 as Co-Anchor of "News 4 St. Louis" at 5 and 10 p.m. on weekdays, joined by Vickie Newton.
Since moving to St. Louis in 1975, Conners has won numerous awards and honors for his work both in the community and in local broadcasting. In 2000, he was awarded the "Quest Award" by the local chapter of the National Press Women in Journalism, recognizing outstanding achievements in journalism. In addition, Conners has received special recognition from Saint Louis University, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lifeseekers and the St. Louis Toastmasters.
Conners has also received five prestigious Emmy awards for exceptional news coverage, including two Emmys as host of "The Flood of '93," a KMOV-TV documentary. In 1991, he won for hosting a KMOV one-hour documentary from the Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico titled "Rescuing the Rainforest." This show featured a botanist from the Missouri Botanical Garden and a zoologist from the Saint Louis Zoo. In 1990, Conners co-hosted another KMOV one-hour documentary, "Gateway Arch Silver Anniversary," which commemorated the 25th anniversary of the St. Louis Arch. Conners earned his first Emmy award in 1985 for "Best Spot News Story" for his "DC-3 Plane Crash" feature.
Conners serves as Honorary Chairperson of KMOV's annual "Kids Caring 4 Kids" toy and food drive, which benefits children served by the Homeless Resource Bank. In 1996, Conners was host of a video and Master of Ceremonies for the YWCA's annual "Partners with Youth Campaign," a character education project.
Conners has accepted invitations as speaker and master of ceremonies for many major St. Louis events. He has served as the Master of Ceremonies for the St. Louis Mayor's Prayer Breakfast for years. Conners was also the Master of Ceremonies at the Gubernatorial Ball following the Inauguration of John Ashcroft.
Since 1994, Conners has been the producer, writer and narrator of "American Radio Programs," a 2-1/2 minute syndicated daily program heard on radio stations in Missouri and Illinois. These programs contain positive messages that emphasize the importance of the American family and community values. In addition, Conners is often on KMOX Radio for news or special programs.
Prior to his return to "News 4 St. Louis," Conners was the primary Anchor at KTVI Channel 2 in St. Louis. He joined their staff in 1979 after establishing himself in the St. Louis television market as an Investigative Reporter and Weekend Anchor at "News 4 St. Louis."
Conners came to the St. Louis area from Houston, Texas, where he was an Anchor and Investigative Reporter for KTRK-TV. During his three years at KTRK, he received two awards from the Associated Press and United Press International for his series of reports on the prostitution problem in the Houston area. While in Houston he also produced two documentaries, "Lessons of Huntsville" and "Mass Murders."
Prior to joining KTRK-TV, Conners was a Reporter and Co-Anchor for KVII-TV in Amarillo, Texas, and a Director of News for KIXZ Radio in Amarillo. He received a total of five awards from the Associated Press and United Press International for outstanding news coverage while at KIXZ.
His interview with special Watergate prosecutor, Leon Jaworski, the first television interview Jaworski gave after assuming his duties in Washington, D.C., won Conners recognition from the American Bar Association.
Conners was also the recipient of the nationally prestigious "George Washington Freedom Foundation Award" for his essay about a soldier killed in Vietnam.
A graduate of West Texas State University, Conners holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science. In his spare time, he is a pilot with a commercial, multi-engine, instrument-rating license. This gives him an extensive background for aviation stories. Conners also enjoys playing golf and riding his Harley Davidson Heritage Classic.
Since moving to St. Louis in 1975, Conners has won numerous awards and honors for his work both in the community and in local broadcasting. In 2000, he was awarded the "Quest Award" by the local chapter of the National Press Women in Journalism, recognizing outstanding achievements in journalism. In addition, Conners has received special recognition from Saint Louis University, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lifeseekers and the St. Louis Toastmasters.
Conners has also received five prestigious Emmy awards for exceptional news coverage, including two Emmys as host of "The Flood of '93," a KMOV-TV documentary. In 1991, he won for hosting a KMOV one-hour documentary from the Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico titled "Rescuing the Rainforest." This show featured a botanist from the Missouri Botanical Garden and a zoologist from the Saint Louis Zoo. In 1990, Conners co-hosted another KMOV one-hour documentary, "Gateway Arch Silver Anniversary," which commemorated the 25th anniversary of the St. Louis Arch. Conners earned his first Emmy award in 1985 for "Best Spot News Story" for his "DC-3 Plane Crash" feature.
Conners serves as Honorary Chairperson of KMOV's annual "Kids Caring 4 Kids" toy and food drive, which benefits children served by the Homeless Resource Bank. In 1996, Conners was host of a video and Master of Ceremonies for the YWCA's annual "Partners with Youth Campaign," a character education project.
Conners has accepted invitations as speaker and master of ceremonies for many major St. Louis events. He has served as the Master of Ceremonies for the St. Louis Mayor's Prayer Breakfast for years. Conners was also the Master of Ceremonies at the Gubernatorial Ball following the Inauguration of John Ashcroft.
Since 1994, Conners has been the producer, writer and narrator of "American Radio Programs," a 2-1/2 minute syndicated daily program heard on radio stations in Missouri and Illinois. These programs contain positive messages that emphasize the importance of the American family and community values. In addition, Conners is often on KMOX Radio for news or special programs.
Prior to his return to "News 4 St. Louis," Conners was the primary Anchor at KTVI Channel 2 in St. Louis. He joined their staff in 1979 after establishing himself in the St. Louis television market as an Investigative Reporter and Weekend Anchor at "News 4 St. Louis."
Conners came to the St. Louis area from Houston, Texas, where he was an Anchor and Investigative Reporter for KTRK-TV. During his three years at KTRK, he received two awards from the Associated Press and United Press International for his series of reports on the prostitution problem in the Houston area. While in Houston he also produced two documentaries, "Lessons of Huntsville" and "Mass Murders."
Prior to joining KTRK-TV, Conners was a Reporter and Co-Anchor for KVII-TV in Amarillo, Texas, and a Director of News for KIXZ Radio in Amarillo. He received a total of five awards from the Associated Press and United Press International for outstanding news coverage while at KIXZ.
His interview with special Watergate prosecutor, Leon Jaworski, the first television interview Jaworski gave after assuming his duties in Washington, D.C., won Conners recognition from the American Bar Association.
Conners was also the recipient of the nationally prestigious "George Washington Freedom Foundation Award" for his essay about a soldier killed in Vietnam.
A graduate of West Texas State University, Conners holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science. In his spare time, he is a pilot with a commercial, multi-engine, instrument-rating license. This gives him an extensive background for aviation stories. Conners also enjoys playing golf and riding his Harley Davidson Heritage Classic.
