Maria Cade
MMJ / Reporter
Omaha, Neb.
Maria Cade is an MMJ / Reporter at WOWT 6 News. She joined the team in July 2024 after working at WTAJ News in Central Pennsylvania, where she covered all things Penn State/Centre County as the State College reporter. Maria is originally from New Castle, Pa., and is excited to make Omaha her home.
Maria is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and studied at the prestigious Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Go Heels! After graduating from UNC, she moved to New York City to work with ABC News as an intern for the third hour of Good Morning America. There, she elevated community news to the national level, sharing stories highlighting people making a difference in their area daily.
In addition to journalism, Maria has a passion for performing. She also studied vocal performance at UNC and has performed in dozens of musicals, plays, and operas. In her spare time, Maria enjoys volunteering her time with the Miss America Opportunity and other organizations focused on women's empowerment and scholarship opportunities.
You can follow Maria everywhere @MariaCadeTV. If you see her out in the community, say hi! As a Nebraska newbie, she's always looking for recommendations on must-see sights and activities in the area. If you have any story ideas, feel free to send her an email.
