George Knapp earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from West Georgia College, followed by a Master's degree in Communications from the University of the Pacific, where he taught speech and debate, served as director of forensics, and further honed his skills as a professor.
Prior to his professional broadcasting career, George taught speech at California Polytechnic University, coached the debate team at the University of California at Berkeley, and instructed broadcast journalism at UNLV.
In 1979, George relocated to Las Vegas and embarked on a new path, working as a taxi driver before landing a part-time position at KLVX-TV Channel 10 as a studio cameraman and production assistant.
KLAS-TV soon recognized his talent, hiring him in 1981 as a general assignment reporter, and he went on to co-anchor various newscasts for the esteemed television station.
Since 1995, George has been the chief reporter on Channel 8's I-Team investigative unit, earning an impressive array of accolades for his groundbreaking investigative stories, including five regional Edward R. Murrow awards, two national Edward R. Murrow awards, and nine Associated Press Mark Twain Awards for best Newswriting.
Throughout his illustrious career, George's investigative reports have received the highest honors in broadcast journalism, including the prestigious DuPont Award from Columbia University, the Peabody Award (twice),and 24 regional Emmys.
In 1990, his series on UFOs was selected by United Press International as the best in the nation for Individual Achievement by a Journalist, solidifying his reputation as a trailblazing journalist and investigator.
