Beau Goes!

I was set to go live with Ben today for Mizzou’s first game. Tiger nation is celebrating a win, but KOMU is mourning a loss. Thank you Ben for everything you have done for us.

It’s really to put together the words to how I and so many others are feeling right now. Ben was such a great role model, leader, teacher, and friend to all. He’s someone I’ve spoken with every day for nearly five years and I couldn’t be any more heartbroken. He played an

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ben’s family & friends. He touched a lot of lives at Mizzou & in Columbia – as a professor, an anchor at KOMU and a friendly face on SECN+ broadcasts. He has helped our program tremendously and will certainly be missed. komu.com/news/ben-arnet…

I am absolutely heartbroken. Ben was an incredible teacher, mentor, and friend. From the moment I stepped into KOMU, he made me believe I could be a sports journalist no matter what. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him. My deepest condolences to his family.

I am in utter shock and sadness I just finished a day of high school football coverage at a job I wouldn’t have without my teacher, mentor, and friend Ben Arnet All of the prayers to his family CoMo lost an amazing person today💔🕊️

My thoughts and prayers are with Ben Arnet’s family and friends. Ben was more than a professional Sports Broadcaster, He lived his passion! He loved what he did and who he did it with. We will miss you, Ben! Rest In peace!

My favorite photo of Ben Arnet. His daughter Lyla behind him. Homecoming was, of course, one of his favorite weekends. My dad, kU grad, took this & Ben gave him hell for it. I don’t have the words right now. Ben touched countless lives, & now ours won’t be the same without his.

Ben Arnet was a mentor and a friend from the moment I met him at Mizzou. He gave me countless opportunities that shaped me to be the journalist I am today. This news is heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Arnet family. KOMU 8 was lucky to have such a great

My heart hurts. Ben made my dream of becoming a journalist come to life while celebrating all my life’s biggest moments. I’ll never forget his smile when I told him I was going to be a dad. My thoughts and prayers are with Nicole, Lyla, and the entire KOMU 8 News family.

I’m so excited to welcome my new teammate to the Permian Basin! Wyatt Nun is joining me and First Alert 7 Sports! He’ll be thrown straight into the football season. It’ll be fun!

Another #Mizzou alum coming to the Permian Basin. #MIZ 🐯

Goooood morning from Oklahoma City! Got my coffee and a full tank of gas. By tonight I’ll be living in Texas. Let’s get to it 🚙