Regional broadcaster BEK TV has announced a significant partnership with Newsmax, introducing new national news programming to North Dakota audiences. The collaboration will bring expanded breaking news coverage and specialized programming to viewers through BEK TV's platform.
The partnership includes the launch of Newsmax2 on Channel 27.5, offering continuous national news coverage featuring hosts like Bianca de la Garza, Ed Henry, and Rick Leventhal. This addition provides viewers with live programming and curated content focused on politics, finance, and health.
BEK TV's Chief Operating Officer Jordan Hassler emphasized the partnership's importance, highlighting the commitment to delivering real-time news coverage. The expanded programming includes the National Desk, broadcasting from Washington, D.C., and the Leventhal Report, which provides in-depth analysis of major national stories.
This strategic move significantly enhances news accessibility for viewers in North Dakota, western Minnesota, and eastern Montana. By integrating Newsmax's national news coverage with BEK TV's local broadcasting approach, the partnership ensures audiences receive comprehensive, timely information across multiple platforms, including cable, satellite, and the BEK TV+ app.
