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KJCT TV, also known as KJCT News 8, is a television station located in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It serves the Western Slope region of Colorado and is affiliated with the ABC network. KJCT TV is owned by Gray Television.
About KJCT News 8
The studios of KJCT TV are located on Hillcrest Drive in Grand Junction. The station’s transmitter is situated on Pinon Mesa, northeast of the city.
KJCT-TV, a prominent television station in the Grand Junction area, is owned by Gray Television, forming a duopoly alongside the dual NBC/Telemundo affiliate KKCO (channel 11). Both stations operate from shared studios on Blichmann Avenue in Grand Junction.
The broadcasting history of KJCT dates back to September 11, 1965, when it first went on the air as KSTU-TV under the ownership of the Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) subsidiary Mountain States Broadcasting. In 1983, the station underwent a change in ownership, becoming part of the Gannett Company.
In 1995, KSTU-TV underwent a call sign change and was officially renamed KJCT-TV. The station continued its presence in the media landscape and, in 2006, Gannett merged with Belo Corporation.
In 2019, the Nexstar Media Group acquired the former Belo stations, including KJCT-TV, further solidifying its position as one of the most-watched television stations in the Grand Junction area.
KJCT TV provides news, weather updates, sports coverage, and other programming to viewers in the Western Slope area. The station has a dedicated news team that produces local newscasts, keeping viewers informed about important local and regional news stories, weather forecasts, and sports highlights.
In addition to news, KJCT TV airs a variety of syndicated shows, movies, and other entertainment content. The station aims to provide programming that caters to the interests and preferences of its audience.
To access KJCT TV, viewers in the Western Slope region can tune in through local cable or satellite providers. The station may also offer live streaming options through its official website or other platforms. For the most up-to-date information about KJCT TV’s programming and streaming availability, it is recommended to visit the station’s official website.