New Vision Television Upgrades WYFX to High Definition

October 05, 2011

October 5, 2011
For Immediate Release

New Vision Television of Youngstown, which owns or operates four stations in the Youngstown, Ohio market, completed a planned upgrade to their broadcast signal for their Fox affiliate WYFX. 

This new upgrade completed October 4th will allow viewers in the Mahoning Valley to receive WYFX in High Definition over the air or through satellite or cable systems.

Over the air customers may need to rescan their tuners and televisions to receive the upgraded signal. Viewers will now be able to watch their favorite shows, such as American Idol, House, X-Factor, New Girl, along with MLB, NASCAR and the NFL, all in high definition.
     

FOX 43 KTMJ To Provide Off-Air HD

September 28, 2011

September 28, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOX 43 KTMJ TO PROVIDE OFF-AIR HD


Fox 43 KTMJ is pleased to announce an upgrade to its broadcast signal, and is now providing high definition to its off-air customers. New upgrades were completed on September 28th, 2011.
Customers may need to rescan their tuners and televisions to receive the upgraded signal. Viewers will now be able to watch their favorite shows, such as American Idol, House, X-Factor, New Girl, along with MLB, NASCAR and the NFL , all in high definition.
For more information, please contact:


Tracy Smith
KSNT/KTMJ/KTKA/NEKCW
(785) 582-3201
tsmith@ksnt.com
 

KHON2 News Team Awarded For Journalism Excellence

June 29, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 29, 2011 (Honolulu, Hawaii)

KHON2 reporters and videographers took home eleven awards for journalism excellence at the Society of Professional Journalists, Hawaii Chapter ceremony on July 25th.

The first place winners under the spot news reporting category was awarded to anchor/reporter Ron Mizutani and videographer Greg Lau for creative story-telling coverage of last year’s tsunami scare

In the series reporting/documentary/special program category, first place was award to anchor/reporter Marisa Yamane and videographer Justin Kanno for outstanding enterprise and ingenuity in finding story subjects, and bringing out an emotional response for their report on the recovery efforts a year after the American Samoa tsunami.

KHON2 News also won numerous finalists awards, as listed below including five for reporter Brianne Randle. Congratulations to all the KHON2 winners!

KHON2 Continues To Be Hawaii's Choice For News And Entertainment In May 2011 Sweeps

June 16, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2011 (Honolulu, Hawaii)

Nielsen numbers for the May 2011 television ratings period were released today. KHON2’s veteran anchorman Joe Moore and the entire team continues to be the undisputed news leader with Hawaii’s television viewers who chose KHON2 as the station they prefer for all their news, information and primetime entertainment. KHON2 is once again the most-watched TV station in the state from sign-on to sign-off.

New Vision Television of Youngstown L.L.C. is pleased and proud to announce two first-place finishes in the annual Ohio Associated Press Broadcaster Awards.

June 07, 2011

June 7, 2011

For Immediate Release:

New Vision Television of Youngstown L.L.C. is pleased and proud to announce two first-place finishes in the annual Ohio Associated Press Broadcaster Awards.  WKBN.COM won first place in the category of Best Web Site (Medium Market) and MYVALLEYSPORTS.COM won first place for the second consecutive year for Outstanding Sports Operation.

Governor Proclaims May 24th As "Glee Day" In Hawaii

May 24, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 24, 2011 (Honolulu, Hawaii) - -

In recognition of the season 2 finale of the FOX hit television phenomenon “GLEE,” the Hawaii State Governor Neil Abercrombie, along with Lt. Governor Brian Schatz has proclaimed May 24, 2011 as “GLEE DAY” in Hawaii.

KHON2 News Nominated For Three Emmy Awards

May 06, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 6, 2011 (Honolulu, Hawaii) - -

The 40th Annual Northern California Area EMMY Award Nominations were announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Hawaii’s FOX/CW affiliate news organization KHON2 News was nominated for three EMMY Awards – one nomination to KHON2 sports director/reporter Kanoa Leahey and two nominations to reporter Andrew Pereira and videographer Justin Kanno in the following categories:

New Vision Television Announces the Addition of Mark Fabiani to the Board of Directors

April 26, 2011

For Immediate Release

 [Los Angeles CA—April 26, 2011]—New Vision Television today announced the addition of Mark Fabiani to the New Vision Board of Directors.

Mark Fabiani provides strategic advice and tactical execution to companies and individuals facing complex financial, marketing, communications, legal, and image challenges.

WYTV Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award

April 22, 2011

For Immediate Release – April 22, 2011 (Youngstwon, Ohio) -
Parkin Broadcasting L.L.C. and New Vision Television of Youngstown are proud to announce another prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for excellence in electronic journalism. The team of reporter Peggy Sinkovich and videographer Nick Rich are recipients for their coverage of a case of excessive police force in an arrest of a disabled man. 

CBS 42 Wins Two 2011 Edward R. Murrow Awards

April 22, 2011

For Immediate Release April 21, 2011 (Birmingham, Alabama)

WIAT – TV, CBS 42, is honored to be the recipient of two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. These prestigious awards were given to WIAT in the categories of “Best Television Website: www.cbs42.com” and “Breaking News Coverage, Walker County Tornado.”