Beloved WKRC News anchor John Lomax: a farewell tribute 

Contributed John Lomax, who was a beloved reporter and anchor for 40 years on the WKRC Local 12 news desk, died from complications with pneumonia on March 12. He was 72. Mr. Lomax joined Local 12 as a reporter in 1983 and became a morning show anchor in 1990. He co-anchored “Good Morning Cincinnati” for 32 years, and retired from the station after 39 years in 2022. WKRC released a statement saying, “John’s legacy will continue to live on in the Tri-State. It lives on through the multiple causes that he helped champion while he was on TV. He would constantly use his voice to help so many different people throughout the area.  Following the announcement of his retirement, tributes poured in, congratulating and thanking him for almost 40 years on the Local 12 news desk.’’ Outside of the newsroom, his contributions were countless. He volunteered for a number of patriotic events in Kenton County, including the master of ceremonies at the dedication of the Northern Kentucky 911 Memorial. “He was just so warm and genuine and really passionate about the causes that were close to his own heart,” said Lori Fovel of WKRC. “A stroke survivor himself, Mr. Lomax...