Longtime OWH reporter Steven Pivovar dies
KETV NewsWatch 7's thoughts are with the family, friends and coworkers of Steven Pivovar, a longtime Omaha World-Herald reporter who died, the paper announced early Wednesday.
[Video: Omaha remembers 'Piv']
Pivovar, 64, worked at his hometown paper for more than 40 years and covered hundreds of sporting events throughout the state. He was particularly involved in the paper's coverage of the College World Series, which sorely missed his presence this year.
An outpouring of support came immediately following the news:
Doug McDermott: "Thanks for everything Piv..will always cherish the moments talking life and Jays hoops with you..The Creighton & Omaha family will miss you"
NCAA Baseball: "45 years. 500 #CWS Games. Today, we lost a legend. Our thoughts are with those mourning the loss of Steve Pivovar."
Big East Conference: "The #BIGEAST community joins @goCreighton & Omaha in mourning the passing of our colleague Steve Pivovar. #pivstrong"
Omaha Storm Chasers: "We mourn the passing of Steve Pivovar. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends & the entire @OWHnews staff."
Matt Schick: "So sad. John Saunders and Steve Pivovar. Two pillars of the industry. Prayers to their families."
Kevin Cole: "Terrible news this morning that Steve Pivovar has died. He was the very best sports writer and colleague I ever met."
His obituary can be read here: http://www.omaha.com/sports/longtime-world-herald-reporter-piv-covered-it-all/article_fdbb5678-5f0d-11e6-9669-170ed5b37bfa.html.