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WJAR
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Station nameWJAR
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
BrandNBC 10
ChannelsDigital: 25 (UHF)
AffiliationsNBC
OwnerSinclair Broadcast Group

WJAR. WJAR is a television station located in Providence, Rhode Island, and is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. The station is affiliated with NBC, and broadcasts on digital channel 25. WJAR serves the Providence, Rhode Island and New Bedford, Massachusetts areas, including Fall River, Massachusetts, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Warwick, Rhode Island. The station's programming includes popular NBC shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and Meet the Press, as well as local news and sports programs, including coverage of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Bruins.

● History

WJAR was first licensed in 1949 and began broadcasting on July 10, 1949, as the first television station in Rhode Island. The station was originally owned by The Outlet Company, a retail and broadcasting company based in Providence, Rhode Island. In the 1950s, WJAR was affiliated with DuMont Television Network, CBS, and ABC, before becoming a primary NBC affiliate in 1956. Over the years, the station has been owned by several companies, including Taft Broadcasting, Great American Broadcasting, and Citadel Communications. In 2014, WJAR was acquired by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, a broadcasting company based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, which also owns WBFF, WNUV, and WUTB in Baltimore, Maryland. WJAR has also been affiliated with other networks, including The CW, MyNetworkTV, and MeTV, and has broadcast programs from PBS, A&E, and History.

● Programming

WJAR broadcasts a variety of programming, including NBC shows such as The Voice, This Is Us, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, as well as local news and sports programs. The station also broadcasts syndicated programs, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dr. Phil, and Jeopardy!, and has broadcast programs from CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. WJAR has also broadcast local programs, including New England Patriots games, Boston Red Sox games, and Boston Bruins games, as well as coverage of the New England Revolution, Providence Bruins, and Pawtucket Red Sox. The station has also been affiliated with other networks, including The CW, MyNetworkTV, and MeTV, and has broadcast programs from PBS, A&E, and History, including American Experience, Frontline, and Nova.

● News Operation

WJAR operates a news department that produces local news programs, including NBC 10 News and NBC 10 News at 6. The station's news team includes anchors such as Gene Valicenti, Patrice Wood, and Mario Hilario, and reporters such as Pam Cross, Emily Volz, and T.J. Del Santo. WJAR's news department has won several awards, including Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Associated Press awards, for its coverage of local news, including the Station nightclub fire, the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, and the Boston Marathon bombing. The station has also broadcast news programs from NBC News, including Today, NBC Nightly News, and Meet the Press, and has been affiliated with other news organizations, including CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC.

● Digital Television

WJAR began broadcasting digital television in 2002, and currently broadcasts on digital channel 25. The station's digital signal is available to viewers in Providence, Rhode Island, New Bedford, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas, including Fall River, Massachusetts, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Warwick, Rhode Island. WJAR's digital signal is also available on cable television systems, including Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, and Verizon Fios, and on satellite television systems, including DirecTV and Dish Network. The station has also broadcast digital subchannels, including MeTV and Movies!, and has been affiliated with other digital networks, including The CW, MyNetworkTV, and This TV.

● Controversies

WJAR has been involved in several controversies over the years, including a dispute with Cox Communications in 2017 over retransmission consent fees, which resulted in the station being removed from the cable television system for several days. The station has also been criticized for its coverage of local news, including its handling of the Station nightclub fire and the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. In 2018, WJAR was sued by a former employee who alleged that the station had discriminated against her based on her age and gender. The station has also been involved in controversies surrounding its ownership by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which has been accused of bias and propaganda in its news coverage, including its coverage of the 2016 United States presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic. WJAR has also been affiliated with other organizations, including the National Association of Broadcasters, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. Category:Television stations in Rhode Island

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