Utica, N.Y., viewers are about to have their own CBS affiliate for the first time in more than 50 years. Heartland Media, owners of NBC affiliate WKTV, will add CBS to its lineup of subchannels on ch. 2.2 beginning next month. It also offers The CW on ch. 2.3 and MeTV on ch. 2.4.
The classic TV diginet signs affiliates in Dayton, Ohio; Flint-Saginaw-Bay City, Mich.; Eugene, Ore.; Bakersfield, Calif.; and Utica, N.Y.
Jeremy Ryan Named WKTV News Director
He will take over the post at the Utica, N.Y., NBC affiliate from Steve McMurray, who is now VP-GM.
Bob Prather Buying WKTV For $16 Million
The former president-COO of Gray Television has filed with the FCC to purchase the NBC affiliate in Utica, N.Y., from Smith Media
WKTV Raises $187,000+ For Flood Victims
The money generated by Wednesday’s telethon broadcast by the Smith Media NBC affiliate in Utica, N.Y., and local radio stations will benefit area residents and businesses affected by recent flooding.
Exclusives
Bill Worden Signs Off Of WKTV For Last Time
Following the retirement announcement of long-time news anchor Bill Worden, Smith Media NBC affiliate WKTV Utica, N.Y. (DMA 172), has announced its new anchor lineup, taking effect later this month, […]
WKTV Anchor Bill Worden Retiring, Joins Band
WKTV Anchor Bill Worden Announces Retirement
Bill Worden, longtime anchor at Smith Media’s NBC affiliate WKTV Utica, N.Y. (DMA 172), announced his retirement Thursday. Worden has been in the 6 and 11p.m. anchor chair since 1977. […]
