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The Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area is served by five major television stations, two daily newspapers, two major weekly newspapers and 19 major commercial radio stations.
The area is also home to a number of non-profit radio stations, a magazine, and a number of online publications.
The area is served by network affiliates for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW.
The area is served by four main radio ownership groups: Peak Broadcasting, Citadel Broadcasting, Journal Broadcast Group and to a lesser degree, Tester Broadcasting.
Public radio, listener supported (through periodic fund drives) along with corporate and private sponsors, also has a place in Boise's radio marketplace.
Originally and currently operated through Boise State University's Boise State Radio, it provides two FM radio stations, KBSU - 90.3 FM and KBSX - 91.5 FM as well as an AM outlet "Idaho's Jazz Station" -730 AM. Through a system of repeater transmitters, these stations cover much of the populated area of Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and the northern border of Nevada.
KBSU concentrates on Arts and Entertainment, largely of classical music, but also carries a variety of other programming of news, eclectic musical tastes, and weekly programs such as Garrison Keillor's ''A Prairie Home Companion'' and ''Car Talk''. KBSX is the Boise area's NPR outlet for news and cultural programing, while Idaho's Jazz Station programing is, as implied, concentrated on vintage and current jazz music. These stations fill a niche in radio programming generally not covered in the mainstream commercial media and provide perspectives in culture and news not generally available elsewhere on the radio dial in this market.
Two daily newspapers operate in the area, each with a different primary focus. The Idaho ''Statesman'' is based in Boise, and primarily focuses on the capital city, but also considers itself the state's primary paper. The ''Statesman'' is owned by the McClatchy newspaper chain, based in California.
The ''Idaho Press-Tribune'' is based in Nampa, and focuses on Canyon County (including Caldwell). The paper is locally owned.
The ''Boise Weekly'' is an alternative newspaper based in downtown Boise, focusing on news, arts and opinion for the greater Boise area. The publication is owned and published locally.
''Thrive Magazine'' was published by the ''Statesman'' and focused on entertainment, lifestyles and outdoor activities. ''Thrive Magazine'' ceased publication in July 2007.
''The Arbiter'' is the official student newspaper of Boise State University. Its primary focus is covering Boise State events and news, but includes local and national content of interest to Boise State students. Content and design is student produced while the publication is owned by Boise State University.
Most of the region's legacy media outlets maintain an Internet presence.
A nonprofit group, Boise Community Radio, provides an Internet webcast service called RadioBoise that includes locally produced programs (local issues, astronomy, variety, commentary, special coverage), public affairs, and music.
KTVB-TV operates KTVB.COM, with repurposed and original content, as well as extensive weather, sports, traffic and other content. The station also runs ZIdaho.com, a guide to entertainment and living in the state.
The Idaho ''Statesman'' offers IdahoStatesman.com, with repurposed news, sports and classifieds content. The paper also provides EntertainmentIdaho.com, an outlet for the paper's entertainment content.
With the exception of KGEM-AM, all the above-listed commercial radio stations maintain an online website.
The ''Boise Weekly'' also publishes its content online at BoiseWeekly.com
''The Arbiter'' also publishes its content online at Arbiteronline.com. In addition to its normal print content, ''The Arbiter'' also publishes podcasts, has an online dining guide, classifieds and offers feedback on the articles.
CableOne is the area's primary cable system provider, offering analog and digital cable, as well as high speed Internet service.
A non-profit organization operates 'TVTV', a locally produced Public access television outlet, which appears on Cable One channel 11. Primary funding is provided by the City of Boise.
KTVB operates '24/7', a 24-hour-per-day cable news channel, which is available on Cable One channel 28, over-the-air on digital channel 7.2, and on UHF channel 49. The channel consists primarily of newscast repeats, as well as locally produced lifestyle and sports programming. The channel also features some content from NorthWest Cable News.
★ BoiseTVRatings (operated by KTVB-TV)
★ Radio-Locator.com entry for Boise
★ BoiseHD.tv
★ Radio news and discussion for the Boise market
The area is also home to a number of non-profit radio stations, a magazine, and a number of online publications.
| Contents |
| Television |
| Commercial radio |
| Public radio |
| Print media |
| Daily |
| Weekly |
| Twice Weekly |
| Online media |
| Cable |
| External links and references |
Television
The area is served by network affiliates for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW.
| Station | Affiliation | Channel | Owner | City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| analog | HDTV | ||||
| KBCI | CBS | 2 (cable 8) | 28 | Fisher Communications | Boise |
| KAID | PBS | 4 | 21 | State of Idaho | Boise |
| KIVI | ABC | 6 | 24 | Journal Broadcast Group | Nampa |
| KTVB | NBC | 7 | 26 | Belo Corp. | Boise |
| KNIN | The CW | 9 | 10 | Banks Broadcasting | Caldwell |
| KTRV | FOX | 12 | 13 | Block Communications | Nampa |
Commercial radio
The area is served by four main radio ownership groups: Peak Broadcasting, Citadel Broadcasting, Journal Broadcast Group and to a lesser degree, Tester Broadcasting.
Public radio
Public radio, listener supported (through periodic fund drives) along with corporate and private sponsors, also has a place in Boise's radio marketplace.
Originally and currently operated through Boise State University's Boise State Radio, it provides two FM radio stations, KBSU - 90.3 FM and KBSX - 91.5 FM as well as an AM outlet "Idaho's Jazz Station" -730 AM. Through a system of repeater transmitters, these stations cover much of the populated area of Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and the northern border of Nevada.
KBSU concentrates on Arts and Entertainment, largely of classical music, but also carries a variety of other programming of news, eclectic musical tastes, and weekly programs such as Garrison Keillor's ''A Prairie Home Companion'' and ''Car Talk''. KBSX is the Boise area's NPR outlet for news and cultural programing, while Idaho's Jazz Station programing is, as implied, concentrated on vintage and current jazz music. These stations fill a niche in radio programming generally not covered in the mainstream commercial media and provide perspectives in culture and news not generally available elsewhere on the radio dial in this market.
Print media
Daily
Two daily newspapers operate in the area, each with a different primary focus. The Idaho ''Statesman'' is based in Boise, and primarily focuses on the capital city, but also considers itself the state's primary paper. The ''Statesman'' is owned by the McClatchy newspaper chain, based in California.
The ''Idaho Press-Tribune'' is based in Nampa, and focuses on Canyon County (including Caldwell). The paper is locally owned.
Weekly
The ''Boise Weekly'' is an alternative newspaper based in downtown Boise, focusing on news, arts and opinion for the greater Boise area. The publication is owned and published locally.
''Thrive Magazine'' was published by the ''Statesman'' and focused on entertainment, lifestyles and outdoor activities. ''Thrive Magazine'' ceased publication in July 2007.
Twice Weekly
''The Arbiter'' is the official student newspaper of Boise State University. Its primary focus is covering Boise State events and news, but includes local and national content of interest to Boise State students. Content and design is student produced while the publication is owned by Boise State University.
Online media
Most of the region's legacy media outlets maintain an Internet presence.
A nonprofit group, Boise Community Radio, provides an Internet webcast service called RadioBoise that includes locally produced programs (local issues, astronomy, variety, commentary, special coverage), public affairs, and music.
KTVB-TV operates KTVB.COM, with repurposed and original content, as well as extensive weather, sports, traffic and other content. The station also runs ZIdaho.com, a guide to entertainment and living in the state.
The Idaho ''Statesman'' offers IdahoStatesman.com, with repurposed news, sports and classifieds content. The paper also provides EntertainmentIdaho.com, an outlet for the paper's entertainment content.
With the exception of KGEM-AM, all the above-listed commercial radio stations maintain an online website.
The ''Boise Weekly'' also publishes its content online at BoiseWeekly.com
''The Arbiter'' also publishes its content online at Arbiteronline.com. In addition to its normal print content, ''The Arbiter'' also publishes podcasts, has an online dining guide, classifieds and offers feedback on the articles.
Cable
CableOne is the area's primary cable system provider, offering analog and digital cable, as well as high speed Internet service.
A non-profit organization operates 'TVTV', a locally produced Public access television outlet, which appears on Cable One channel 11. Primary funding is provided by the City of Boise.
KTVB operates '24/7', a 24-hour-per-day cable news channel, which is available on Cable One channel 28, over-the-air on digital channel 7.2, and on UHF channel 49. The channel consists primarily of newscast repeats, as well as locally produced lifestyle and sports programming. The channel also features some content from NorthWest Cable News.
External links and references
★ BoiseTVRatings (operated by KTVB-TV)
★ Radio-Locator.com entry for Boise
★ BoiseHD.tv
★ Radio news and discussion for the Boise market
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