Media in Bismarck-Mandan
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The following is a list of media in Bismarck, North Dakota, USA:
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[edit] Print
The only daily newspaper in Bismarck is the Bismarck Tribune. The paper was established in 1873 and is the oldest continuing business in the area. The Tribune is the official newspaper of the city of Bismarck, Burleigh County, and the state of North Dakota.[1] The daily newspapers of other major cities in North Dakota are also available at area newsstands.
[edit] Television
[edit] Over the air
There are six television stations based in Bismarck, and all of them have rebroadcasters in Minot, Williston, and Dickinson. The stations include:
| Channel | Digital Channel |
Call sign | Name | Network | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | KBME | Prairie Public | PBS | Prairie Public Broadcasting |
| 5 | 31 | KFYR-TV | KFYR TV 5 | NBC | Hoak Media Corporation |
| 12 | 23 | KXMB-TV | KXMB TV 12 | CBS | Reiten Television |
| 17 | 16 | KBMY | ABC West | ABC | Forum Communications (LMA with Prime Cities Broadcasting)]] |
| 26 | none | KNDX | West Dakota Fox | Fox | Prime Cities Broadcasting |
| 33 | none | KIJC-LP | Unknown | WESTERN FAMILY TELEVISION, INC. | |
| 46 | none | K46DY | TBN | TBN | Trinity Broadcasting Network |
[edit] Cable Television
These are locally produced cable television stations carried on the Midcontinent Communications cable system in Bismarck:
| Cable Channel |
Call sign/Name | Programming | City based in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Community Access Television (Bismarck) | Public Access operated by Midcontinent Communications |
Bismarck |
| 14 | KWMK | The CW network affiliate | Bismarck |
| 39 | Fighting Sioux Sports Network | Airs UND hockey games and sometimes other athletic events | Grand Forks |
| 43 | Weather Radar with NOAA Service weather radio | Bismarck | |
| 44 | Classified Ad Channel | Local classified advertisements operated by Midcontinent Communications |
Bismarck |
[edit] Radio
Bismarck is home to a number of radio stations. All of the commercial stations are owned by either Clear Channel Communications or Cumulus Media. Many of the lower frequency stations are broadcasters of national Christian radio networks. The local stations include:
[edit] FM Radio
- KBMK 88.3 FM (Contemporary Christian music) K-Love network affiliate
- K204FG 88.7 FM (Christian) BBN translator
- KVLQ 89.1 FM (Contemporary Christian music) K-Love affiliate for nearby Lincoln
- KNRI 89.7 FM (Christian rock) Air 1 affiliate
- K211EG 90.1 FM (Christian) Rejoice Radio translator
- KCND 90.5 FM (Public Radio) Prairie Public
- K216FK 91.1 FM (Spanish Metal/Hardcore) La Nueva Radio Cristiana Translator
- KBFR 91.7 FM (Christian) American Family Radio affiliate
- KYYY 92.9 FM (Adult Contemporary) "Y93"
- KBEP-LP 93.7 FM (Christian) 3ABN affiliate
- KQDY 94.5 FM (Country) "KQ 94.5"
- KBYZ 96.5 FM (Classic Rock) "The Fox"
- KKCT 97.5 FM (Top 40) "Hot 97-5"
- KACL 98.7 FM (Oldies) "Cool 98.7"
- K259AF 99.7 FM (Country) KQDY translator "KQ 94.5"
- KLBE-LP 100.7 FM (Christian rock) "Club Radio"
- KSSS 101.5 FM (Classic Rock) "Rock 101"
- KUSB 103.3 FM (Country) "US 103.3"
- KNDR 104.7 FM (Contemporary Christian music)
- KJIT-LP 106.7 FM (Contemporary Christian music) Radio 74 affiliate
[edit] AM Radio
- KFYR 550 AM (News/Talk/Sports) "K-Fire"
- KXMR 710 AM (Sports) "ESPN 710"
- KBMR 1130 AM (Classic country)
- KLXX 1270 AM (Talk)
- KDKT 1410 AM (Sports) "Fox Sports Radio 1410"
- WQDL503 1610 AM (Traveler's Information Station), North Dakota Department of Transportation
