BEK TV has announced a strategic partnership with Newsmax, bringing comprehensive breaking news coverage to North Dakota viewers. The collaboration introduces Newsmax2 on KNGF, Channel 27.5, which will offer continuous national news programming across various topics including politics, finance, and health. Jordan Hassler, BEK TV's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating that viewers will now receive rolling coverage of breaking news as events unfold. The expanded programming includes several key news offerings: National Breaking News, National Desk, and the Leventhal Report.
The National Desk program, broadcasting from Newsmax's Washington, D.C. studios, will air weekdays from 1 PM to 3 PM CT, providing in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. The Leventhal Report, hosted by veteran journalist Rick Leventhal, will explore significant stories shaping America and the world, airing weekdays from 11 PM to 12 AM CT. Newsmax2 features prominent hosts such as Bianca de la Garza, Ed Henry, David Harris, Jr., and Rick Leventhal, offering a mix of live programming and curated content. The partnership ensures that BEK TV viewers receive unfiltered, timely news coverage across multiple platforms.
BEK TV, which prides itself on being one of the few locally owned, non-corporate television broadcasting networks, continues to differentiate itself by providing unscripted and uncensored programming. The network has been recognized multiple times by the Bismarck Tribune's Best of the Best contest, most recently winning in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Viewers can access BEK TV through cable and satellite providers throughout North Dakota, western Minnesota, eastern Montana, and nationwide via the BEK TV+ app. This partnership represents a significant enhancement in news coverage for the region, offering audiences comprehensive and immediate access to national news developments.
