Regional television network BEK TV has announced a strategic partnership with Newsmax Media that will significantly enhance breaking news coverage for viewers in North Dakota and neighboring states. The collaboration introduces Newsmax2 on BEK TV's .5 channel and expands the network's live news programming capabilities.
The partnership brings several key programming additions to BEK TV's lineup, including continuous national news coverage featuring prominent hosts like Bianca de la Garza, Ed Henry, and Rick Leventhal. Viewers can now access dedicated news programming such as the 'National Desk', which broadcasts from Washington, D.C. studios, and the 'Leventhal Report', providing in-depth analysis of major national stories.
Jordan Hassler, BEK TV's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the significance of the partnership, noting that it provides viewers with rolling coverage of breaking news as events unfold. The expanded coverage ensures that audiences receive real-time information on critical national and international developments.
Beyond the addition of Newsmax2, BEK TV's primary channel will now offer live national breaking news coverage during major events. This commitment to timely, comprehensive reporting represents a significant enhancement of the network's news offerings.
The partnership is particularly notable given BEK TV's unique position as one of the few remaining locally owned, non-corporate television broadcasting networks in the United States. By aligning with Newsmax, a rapidly growing news outlet recognized by the Reuters Institute as one of the top 12 U.S. news brands, BEK TV strengthens its commitment to providing diverse and unfiltered news content.
Available through cable, satellite providers, and the BEK TV+ app, the new programming will serve viewers across North Dakota, western Minnesota, and eastern Montana. This expansion reflects the network's ongoing mission to deliver comprehensive news coverage that keeps regional audiences informed and engaged.
