GoldenShine9 1513 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, TheRob said: I was going to mention it too, that's way too much news for a market like Sioux Falls. These are stations with perhaps two reporters on a shift if they're lucky, anchors who produce their own newscasts and run the assignment desk, no extra photogs. You're basically going to see the same newscast five or six times. Don't even ask about Pierre. The town is isolated, and doesn't contain much more than the capitol. It's one of the smallest capital cities in the nation. Re: Pierre, it is about 160 miles from Rapid City and about 200 miles from Sioux Falls. That's a big geographic area in central South Dakota with no real local news at all. Since Gray probably already has a presence there with a bureau, they could just add an additional reporter and make one of them an anchor - even once or twice a weekday (such as at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm or something like that) with weather out of Sioux Falls. They already do that in Scottsbluff, NE (I believe except for the evening news there, it is all out of North Platte, but they do have several Scottsbluff-based newscasts). The population of Pierre is about 15,000 with about 60,000 in central South Dakota. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-233355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan79 58 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, GoldenShine9 said: Re: Pierre, it is about 160 miles from Rapid City and about 200 miles from Sioux Falls. That's a big geographic area in central South Dakota with no real local news at all. Since Gray probably already has a presence there with a bureau, they could just add an additional reporter and make one of them an anchor - even once or twice a weekday (such as at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm or something like that) with weather out of Sioux Falls. They already do that in Scottsbluff, NE. Rapid City has a different TV DMA. GRAY Owns KOTA/KEVN TV. KNBN TV. KCLO TV is only SIoux Falls station in Rapid City. Rapid serves the western SD. Sioux Falls the rest of the state except Union County.. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-233357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, CubsFan79 said: Rapid City has a different TV DMA. GRAY Owns KOTA/KEVN TV. KNBN TV. KCLO TV is only SIoux Falls station in Rapid City. Rapid serves the western SD. Sioux Falls the rest of the state except Union County.. Pierre is in the Sioux Falls DMA, but the western half of the DMA is really one of the most isolated in the nation from any local news. KNBN is locally owned, while KCLO is a satellite of KELO. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-233358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan79 58 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Will see what happens with KQTV in St .joe MO. KNPN is a LP station{s} It would be more than a duopoly. Let's see if the DOJ/FCC okay the deal. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-233389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Now a couple of House Democrats (NJ Rep. Frank Pallone and PA Rep. Mike Doyle) wrote a letter to Pai, looking for answers as to why he greenlighted the deal, after the Third Circuit vacated his 2017 dereg measure the day before. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-234490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan79 58 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 KSFY/KDLT TV teaser for news. Coming Jan 13. just saw the promo now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 KDLT is going to add news at 4pm, and will shift the 5 & 6pm to 5:30 & 6:30pm respectively, eliminating the overlap from KSFY. Also syndie shows will be shifted around. Because of the new 4pm, the current 2-5pm shows on KDLT will be shifted an hour earlier. Family Feud will be bumped to 11am on KSFY. And first run Jeopardy! will be moved to 5pm on KDLT. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 1:37 PM, CircleSeven said: KDLT is going to add news at 4pm, and will shift the 5 & 6pm to 5:30 & 6:30pm respectively, eliminating the overlap from KSFY. Also syndie shows will be shifted around. Because of the new 4pm, the current 2-5pm shows on KDLT will be shifted an hour earlier. Family Feud will be bumped to 11am on KSFY. And first run Jeopardy! will be moved to 5pm on KDLT. I also take it the KDLT will air NBC Nightly News at 6:00 p.m. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 2:37 PM, CircleSeven said: KDLT is going to add news at 4pm, and will shift the 5 & 6pm to 5:30 & 6:30pm respectively, eliminating the overlap from KSFY. Also syndie shows will be shifted around. Because of the new 4pm, the current 2-5pm shows on KDLT will be shifted an hour earlier. Family Feud will be bumped to 11am on KSFY. And first run Jeopardy! will be moved to 5pm on KDLT. So far, they're following on commitments made to the FCC regarding their plans. That's just phase one. Next? More morning news + 9pm news on The CW and even weekend morning news on KSFY. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Are they combining production of KSFY and KDLT newscasts into one studio, or are they planning to keep separate studios? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphtato 43 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 The combined KSFY/KDLT News operation comes along with a new brand, "Dakota News Now". https://www.ksfy.com/content/news/566851051.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 38 minutes ago, Morphtato said: The combined KSFY/KDLT News operation comes along with a new brand, "Dakota News Now". https://www.ksfy.com/content/news/566851051.html More details from the Argus-Leader. The weekday 5-7am & 10pm and weekend evenings will be simulcasted on BOTH KSFY & KDLT. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, CircleSeven said: More details from the Argus-Leader. The weekday 5-7am & 10pm and weekend evenings will be simulcasted on BOTH KSFY & KDLT. Taking another page from the old Raycom playbook. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 18 hours ago, CircleSeven said: More details from the Argus-Leader. The weekday 5-7am & 10pm and weekend evenings will be simulcasted on BOTH KSFY & KDLT. There is an error on that story. Since NBC Nightly News is live at 5:30 every night, not at 5:00, KDLT's Sunday night news will have to be at 5:00 while apparently, KSFY's continues at 5:30 p.m. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Yep, this guide listing on the 19th states KDLT airing DNN at 5pm & KSFY airing it at 5:30pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard59 41 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 5:14 PM, CircleSeven said: More details from the Argus-Leader. The weekday 5-7am & 10pm and weekend evenings will be simulcasted on BOTH KSFY & KDLT. On 1/9/2020 at 7:56 PM, GoldenShine9 said: Taking another page from the old Raycom playbook. Just up I-29 in Fargo, Gray's KVLY and KX4 (KXJB) have had this exact same simulcast since 2007. This dates back to when Hoak owned or operated the stations, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 12 hours ago, blizzard59 said: Just up I-29 in Fargo, Gray's KVLY and KX4 (KXJB) have had this exact same simulcast since 2007. This dates back to when Hoak owned or operated the stations, though. I'm surprised that the Nebraska Gray stations haven't adopted that shared branding "Nebraska News Now", even though they are based in multiple cities (Scottsbluff, North Platte, Hastings, Lincoln, Omaha with satellites across the state). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzstandby 31 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Sounds like they’ll be using Icon V.2 for the new theme. Slightly ironic since Valley News Live up I-29 has been using Icon V.1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle R 46 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Icon is one of my all time favorite themes. KTVA's gave me goosebumps during every open. Wish more stations used it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard59 41 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Here are various sign-offs KDLT did during their newscasts over the past few days. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGSJenkins 435 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 "Dakota News Now" 5pm open on KSFY. KDLT's website has merged with KSFY but only the newscasts on KSFY are seen on the website. That phone ringing was probably KELOland calling. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I wonder if Gray has KNBN in their crosshairs. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 A brutal start to that newscast. Between the ringing iPhone, the delay pulling up the reporter’s camera shot, her mic problem and the weather forecast then black then the right video being played behind the reporter, pretty rough. Also ... what a snoozer of a lead story. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Greggo said: A brutal start to that newscast. Between the ringing iPhone, the delay pulling up the reporter’s camera shot, her mic problem and the weather forecast then black then the right video being played behind the reporter, pretty rough. Also ... what a snoozer of a lead story. The start of the 6pm show was a disaster, too. I don't have a problem with the lead story as stuff like that impacts a lot of people. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrogo 196 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 14 hours ago, JCB4TV said: I wonder if Gray has KNBN in their crosshairs. Gray doesn't need KNBN (NBC), they are locally owned and I doubt Jim would sell since he's been putting effort and money into the quality of the station. Gray already has 2 stations in Rapid City, KOTA (ABC) & KEVN (FOX). If Gray wanted to do something they could improve what they already have, maybe we'll see "Black Hills News Now"? They are getting by with the bare minimum in terms of stories, talent and amount of produced newscasts all while the quality, content and personalities at KNBN are picking up, they might be a small locally owned station in an old building with an old set, but when it comes to local/state politics, in-depth reporting and breaking news KNBN owns it. -- I live in Western SD so I watch these stations everyday. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16443-gray-buying-kdlt/page/4/#findComment-238750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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