Press Releases

BEK Communications Cooperative announces the spring recipients of its Community Partnership Program (CPP) and BEK Scholarship Program.

Grit. Strength. Determination. Community. Those aren’t just buzzwords—they define the heart-pounding experience of the 15th Annual Medieval Rush, an adrenaline-charged obstacle race that continues to push limits and bring people together across North Dakota.

A major freedom of the press legal fight is underway in North Dakota, which could fundamentally reshape journalism and whistleblower protections throughout America. BEK TV takes viewers inside the story with the network’s new investigative special report series, InJustice, now available to watch anytime at no charge on the BEK TV+ app.

Once again, you’ve made it clear – BEK TV is your top choice for local television. This year, viewers also gave top honors to BEK TV’s own Dawn Palumbo and Jonah Lantto, hosts of Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories, naming them Best TV Personalities. Their program, which dives deep into gripping real-life crime stories, airs Sundays at 9 p.m. CT.

BEK TV, the station known for producing more local content than any other broadcaster in the Midwest, is once again expanding its powerhouse lineup with a program that viewers are sure to love. My Town is a groundbreaking documentary series written and directed by 3-time Emmy Award-Winning Documentarian and TV Anchor Cory Hepola. With a mission to break down the popular misconceptions of the rural lifestyle, Hepola takes viewers on a journey through 15 small towns across six states, showing why talented people continue to choose rural America as home.

Saddle up and prepare to embark on a journey through the heart of cowboy culture with Special Cowboy Moments, a compelling docuseries hosted by North Dakota native, Kevin Holten. The program premieres on BEK TV on Wednesday, February 28th, at 5pm CT. Viewers can watch the series live over-the-air on the BEK TV channel, online at BEK News, or on the free streaming app, BEK TV+.

North Dakota’s only professional indoor football team announces that it is changing its name. Known as the Bismarck Bucks since the team began, the team will now be known as the Dakota Bucks, effective immediately.

BEK TV announces the launch of Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories, a groundbreaking television show based on the immensely popular true crime podcast, Midwest Murder. The weekly program will debut on Sunday, January 21 at 9pm CT; a new episode will be featured each following Sunday at the same time. Viewers can watch the program live over-the-air on the BEK TV channel, online at BEK News, or on the free streaming app, BEK TV+.

In its continued commitment to bring new, exciting programming to viewers, BEK TV is thrilled to announce the upcoming premiere of "Open Range," a compelling weekday program hosted by North Dakota native Gary Emineth. “Open Range” will focus on a wide variety of issues affecting North Dakotans. Viewers can watch the premiere episode on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 9pm CT, live over-the-air on the BEK TV channel, online at BEK.News, or on the BEK TV+ streaming app.

BEK TV announces a significant milestone in its mission to televise its comprehensive, award-winning sports coverage to all North Dakota households. In its most recent agreements with seven cable providers in North Dakota and Eastern Minnesota, BEK Sports 2, and BEK Sports 3 are now available to another 74,000 households across North Dakota and Minnesota.

Sinclair Hugh's journey began in 2011 when he graduated from the Colorado Broadcasting School. Eager to dive into the world of video production and editing, he wasted no time in establishing himself as a promising talent.

Seth Farstveet was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. His journey into the world of news and television began at the CBS News affiliate (KXMB) in the Capitol City. For four years, he contributed to the success of the newsroom's operations, eventually serving as Director of the program “Studio 701”.

Andrew Southwick’s journey to BEK TV began with his love of music.  His passion for melody and rhythm led him to a career as a touring and recording musician.  For seven years, being a musician provided an opportunity to explore various facets of the creative world, eventually leading him into the realm of film and commercial scoring and media production.

Kaleb Hruby embarked on his career in the world of media after earning a degree in Mass Communications from the University of Jamestown. His first job was as a Commercial Producer for the CBS News affiliate (KXMB) in Bismarck, ND.

Cordell Hayes is a familiar face to BEK News Now viewers, known for his dynamic and engaging daily news updates. Born and raised in the picturesque town of Harvey, North Dakota, Cordell's journey into the world of journalism was fueled by his deep-rooted passion for storytelling.