List of Ion Plus affiliates explained

See main article: Ion Plus. The following is a list of stations that are affiliated with Ion Plus, a television network in the United States owned by Ion Media Networks. The network was originally in operation from 2007 to 2021 with a total of 65 affiliates, the vast majority of which were owned by its corporate parent.[1] [2] [3] The network returned to over-the-air broadcasting in 2024 as a replacement for Defy TV.

Affiliates are listed in order by state and city of license.

City of license / Market! scope="col"
StationChannelPrimary affiliationOwner
Birmingham–Tuscaloosa–Anniston, ALWIAT42.4 Nexstar Media Group
Dothan, ALWTVY4.6 CBS Gray Television
Huntsville–Decatur, ALWAFF48.6 Gray Television
Montgomery, ALWBMM22.4 Bahakel Communications
Anchorage, AKKTBY4.4 Coastal Television
Tolleson–Phoenix, AZKPPX-TV51.5 Inyo Broadcast Holdings
KWBA-TV58.5 The CW E. W. Scripps Company
Tucson, AZKOLD-TV13.4 CBS Gray Television
Fayetteville, ARKHOG29.4 Hearst Television
Fort Smith, ARKHBS40.4 ABC Hearst Television
Pine Bluff–Little Rock, ARKASN38.4 The CW Mission Broadcasting
Bakersfield, CAKXBF-LD14.5 HC2 Holdings
Chico, CAKKRM-LD11.6 One Ministries, Inc.
Palm Springs–IndioK21DO-D21.2 Ion Television HC2 Holdings
Redding, CAKRDT-CD23.6 The Dove One Ministries, Inc.
Sacramento–Stockton–Modesto, CAKSPX-TV29.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Salinas–Monterey–Santa Cruz, CAKCBA35.3 VistaWest Media
San Bernardino–Los Angeles, CAKPXN-TV30.3 Ion Television Ion Media
San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CAKKPX-TV65.4 Ion Television Ion Media
Santa Cruz, CAKCOY-TV12.4 VistaWest Media
Santa Barbara, CAKZDF-LD8.2 Sonlife HC2 Holdings
Yuba City, CAKKPM-CD28.6 The Dove One Ministries, Inc.
Colorado Springs–Pueblo, COKOAA-TV5.4 NBC E. W. Scripps Company
Denver, COKPXC-TV59.4 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Grand Junction, CO20.3 Ventura Broadcasting
New London–Hartford–New Haven, CTWHPX-TV26.4 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Wilmington, DE–Philadelphia, PAWPPX-TV61.4 Ion Television Ion Media
Bradenton–Tampa–St. Petersburg, FLWXPX-TV66.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Fort Myers, FLWGPS-LD22.8 HC2 Holdings
Gainesville, FLWNFT-LD8.5 Budd Broadcasting Co., Inc.
Lake Worth–West Palm Beach, FLWPXP-TV67.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Melbourne–Orlando, FLWOPX-TV56.4 Ion Television Ion Media
Jacksonville, FL12.4 NBC Tegna Inc.
Miami–Fort Lauderdale, FLWSFL-TV39.4 The CW E. W. Scripps Company
Panama City Beach, FL46.3 Independent Beach TV Properties
West Palm Beach, FLWPTV-TV5.2 NBC E. W. Scripps Company
Augusta, GAWRDW-TV12.6 CBS Gray Television
Brunswick, GA–Jacksonville, FLWPXC-TV21.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Columbus, GAW29FD-D43.1 HC2 Holdings
Macon–Warner Robins, GAWMGT-TV41.3 NBC Morris Multimedia
Rome–Atlanta, GA14.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Savannah, GAWJCL22.4 ABC Hearst Television
Kaneohe–Honolulu, HIKPXO-TV66.4 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Boise, ID12.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Pocatello–Idaho Falls, IDKPIF15.2 Ventura Broadcasting
Chicago, ILWCPX-TV38.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Decatur–Springfield, ILWAND17.4 NBC Block Communications
East St. Louis, IL–St. Louis, MOWRBU46.4Ion Television Ion Media
Rockford, ILWIFR-LD23.6 CBS Gray Television
Angola–Fort Wayne, INWINM12.5 Tri-State Christian Television
Bloomington–Indianapolis, INWIPX-TV63.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Evansville, INWFIE14.7 NBC Gray Television
Salem, IN–Louisville, KYWBKI58.6 The CW Block Communications
South Bend, INWNDU-TV16.5 NBC Gray Television
Cedar Rapids, IAKPXR-TV48.5Ion Television Ion Media
Newton–Des Moines, IAKFPX-TV39.2 Ion Television Ion Media
Sioux City, IAKSXE-LD16.2 Grit SagamoreHill Broadcasting
Topeka, KSKSQA12.3 Independent KSQA Television Group
Wichita–Hutchinson, KSKAKE10.4 ABC Lockwood Broadcast Group
Richmond–Lexington, KYWUPX-TV67.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Baton Rouge, LAWAFB9.6 CBS Gray Television
Lake Charles, LAKVHP29.5 Fox American Spirit Media
Slidell–New Orleans, LAWUPL54.4 Tegna, Inc.
Shreveport, LAKSLA12.6 CBS Gray Television
Lewiston–Portland, MEWIPL35.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Salisbury, MDWOWZ-LD33.4
Towson–Baltimore, MDWMJF-CD39.5 Mariavision HME Equity Fund II, LLC
Boston, MAWBPX-TV68.5Ion Television Ion Media
New Bedford, MA–Providence, RIWLNE-TV6.4 ABC Standard Media
Springfield, MAWSHM-LD33.5 CBS Gray Television
Ann Arbor–Detroit, MIWPXD-TV31.4 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Cadillac–Traverse City, MIWFQX-TV32.6 Fox Cadillac Telecasting Company
Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI17.4 Fox E. W. Scripps Company
Saginaw–Bay City–Flint, MIWAQP49.7 TCT Tri-State Christian Television
Austin–Albert Lea–Rochester, MNKAAL6.3 ABC Hubbard Broadcasting
Duluth–Superior, MNWDIO-DT10.4 ABC Hubbard Broadcasting
St. Paul–Minneapolis, MNKSTP-TV5.5 ABC Hubbard Broadcasting
West PointColumbus–Tupelo, MSWLOV-TV27.3 The CW+ Coastal Television
Greenville–Greenwood, MSWFXW15.4 TCT Tri-State Christian Television
Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula, MSWXXV-TV5.4 Fox Morris Multimedia
Jackson, MSWDBD40.5 FoxAmerican Spirit Media
Meridian, MSWMDN24.7 CBS Big Horn Television
Branson–Springfield, MOKYCW-LD24.2 The CW Gray Television
Cape Girardeau, MO–Paducah, KY–Harrisburg, ILKBSI23.4 Fox Community News Media
Columbia–Jefferson City, MOKGKM-LD36.4 Telemundo SagamoreHill Broadcasting
Kansas City, MOKPXE-TV50.3 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Billings, MTKTVQ2.4 CBS E. W. Scripps Company
Lincoln, NEKLKN8.5 ABC Standard Media
Omaha, NEKETV7.4 ABC Hearst Television
Laughlin–Las Vegas, NVKMCC34.5Independent E. W. Scripps Company
Reno, NVKTVN2.4 CBS Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.
Concord, NHWPXG-TV21.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Albuquerque–Santa Fe, NMKOB4.5 NBC Hubbard Broadcasting
Farmington, NM–Durango, COKOBF12.5 NBC Hubbard Broadcasting
Roswell–Carlsbad, NMKOBR8.5 NBC Hubbard Broadcasting
Amsterdam–Albany, NYWYPX-TV55.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
BataviaBuffalo–Rochester, NYWPXJ-TV51.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Carthage–Watertown, NYWWNY-TV7.3 CBS Gray Television
Corning–Elmira, NYWYDC48.7 Fox Coastal Television
New York, NYWPXN-TV31.4 Ion Television Ion Media
Plattsburgh, NY–Burlington, VTWPTZ5.4 NBC Hearst Television
Rochester, NYWHEC-TV10.7 NBC Hubbard Broadcasting
Syracuse, NYWSPX-TV56.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Burlington, NC–Piedmont TriadWGPX-TV16.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Charlotte, NCWBTV3.4 CBS Gray Television
Charlotte, NCWWJS14.5 Family Worship Center Church, Inc.
Greenville, NCWEPX-TV38.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Jacksonville, NCWPXU-TV35.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Rocky Mount, NCWRPX-TV47.3 Ion Television Ion Media
Wilmington, NCWWAY3.4 ABC Morris Multimedia
Bismarck, NDKBMY17.5 ABC Forum Communications Company
Fargo, NDWDAY-TV6.5 ABC Forum Communications Company
Cleveland, OHWEWS-TV5.4 ABC E. W. Scripps Company
Columbus, OHWBNS-TV10.8 CBS Tegna Inc.
Toledo, OHWUPW36.5 Fox American Spirit Media
Oklahoma City, OKKSBI52.5 MyNetworkTV Griffin Media
Tulsa, OK2.4 NBC E. W. Scripps Company
Salem–Portland, ORKPXG-TV22.4 Ion Television Ion Media
47.6 Cornerstone Television
Erie, PAWSEE-TV36.6 CBS Lilly Broadcasting
LancasterYork–Harrisburg–Lebanon, PAWGAL8.5 NBC Hearst Television
Pittsburgh, PAWINP-TV16.4 Ion Television Ion Media
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PAWQPX-TV64.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Columbia, SCWZRB47.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Greenville, SCWGGS-TV16.4 Religious independent Carolina Christian Broadcasting
WMBF-TV32.7 NBC Gray Television
Sioux Falls, SDKTTW7.7 TCT Tri-State Christian Television
Chattanooga, TNWRCB3.4 NBC Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.
Cookeville–Nashville, TNWNPX-TV28.5Ion Television Ion Media
Knoxville, TNWKNX-TV7.3 Independent Lockwood Broadcasting Group
Memphis, TNWPXX-TV50.4 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Borger–Amarillo, TXKEYU31.7 Telemundo Gray Television
Arlington–Dallas, TXKPXD-TV68.4 Ion Television Ion Media
Conroe–Houston, TXKPXB-TV49.4 Ion Television Ion Media
El Paso, TX–Las Cruces, NMKVIA-TV7.6 ABC News-Press & Gazette Company
LaredoKGNS-TV8.6 NBC Gray Television
Llano–Austin, TXKBVO14.4 MyNetworkTV Nexstar Media Group
Lubbock, TXKCBD11.7 NBC Gray Television
Nacogdoches, TXKYTX19.6 CBS Tegna Inc.
Odessa–Midland, TXKWWT30.6 MyNetworkTV Gray Television
Port Arthur–Beaumont, TXKGEW-LD33.2 Telemundo SagamoreHill Broadcasting
San Angelo, TXKIDY6.6 Fox Tegna, Inc.
TempleKilleen–Waco, TXKCEN-TV6.7 NBC Tegna Inc.
Uvalde–San Antonio, TXKPXL-TV26.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Wichita Falls, TX–Lawton, OKKAUZ-TV6.6 CBS American Spirit Media
Provo–Salt Lake City, UTKUPX-TV16.5 Independent E. W. Scripps Company
Grundy, VA–Tri-Cities, TNWLFG68.2 Independent Living Faith Ministries, Inc.
Manassas, VA–Washington, DCWPXW-TV66.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Norfolk, VAWPXV-TV49.4 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Roanoke, VAWPXR-TV38.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Bellevue–Seattle, WAKWPX-TV33.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Spokane, WAKGPX-TV34.5 Ion Television Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Charleston, WVWLPX-TV29.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Clarksburg, WVW24ER-D21.6 Cornerstone Television
Martinsburg, WVWWPX-TV60.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Eau Claire–La Crosse, WIWEAU13.5 NBC Gray Television
Green Bay, WIWGBA-TV26.2 NBC E. W. Scripps Company
Janesville–Madison, WIWIFS27.6 Ion Television Byrne Acquisition Group, LLC
Kenosha–Milwaukee, WIWPXE-TV55.5 Ion Television Ion Media
Cheyenne, WYKLWY27.7 Fox Coastal Television

Original incarnation

City of license / MarketStationChannelYears affiliatedOwnership
Hoover–Birmingham, ALWPXH-TV44.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Tolleson–Phoenix, AZKPPX-TV51.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Sacramento–Stockton–Modesto, CAKSPX-TV29.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Inglewood–Los Angeles, CAKILM64.1 2018–2021 Ion Media Networks
San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CAKKPX-TV65.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Denver, COKPXC-TV59.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Gunnison, COK04DH-D4.3 2011–2021 Southwest Colorado TV Translator Association
New London–Hartford–New Haven, CTWHPX-TV26.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Wilmington, DE–Philadelphia, PAWPPX-TV61.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Bradenton–Tampa–St. Petersburg, FLWXPX-TV66.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Lake Worth–West Palm Beach, FLWPXP-TV67.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Melbourne–Orlando, FLWOPX-TV56.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Miami, FLWPXM-TV35.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Brunswick, GA–Jacksonville, FLWPXC-TV21.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Rome–Atlanta, GAWPXA-TV14.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Kaneohe–Honolulu, HIKPXO-TV66.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Chicago, ILWCPX-TV38.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
East St. Louis, IL–St. Louis, MOWRBU[4] [5] 46.3 2014–2021 Ion Media Networks
Boise, IDKTRV-TV12.3 2016–2021 Ion Media Networks
Bloomington–Indianapolis, INWCLJ-TV63.1 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Indianapolis, INWIPX-LD51.3 2010–2014 Word of God Fellowship
Cedar Rapids, IAKPXR-TV48.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Newton–Des Moines, IAKFPX-TV39.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Louisville, KYWBNA21.3 2007–2021 Evangel World Prayer Center
Richmond–Lexington, KYWUPX-TV67.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
New Orleans, LAWPXL-TV49.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Lewiston–Portland, MEWIPL35.3 2018–2021 Ion Media Networks
Boston, MAWBPX-TV68.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
W40BO40.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Dennis–Cape Cod, MAWMPX-LP33.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Vineyard Haven, MAWDPX-TV58.1 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Ann Arbor–Detroit, MIWPXD-TV31.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Battle Creek–Grand Rapids–Lansing, MIWZPX-TV44.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
La Crescent, MN–La Crosse, WIKQEG-CA23.3 2013–2021 Magnum Radio, Inc.
St. CloudMinneapolis–St. Paul, MNKPXM-TV41.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Kansas City, MOKPXE-TV50.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Pahrump, NVKPVM-LP41.3 2007–2021 Pahrump Video Media
Concord, NHWPXG-TV21.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Amityville, NYWPXU-LD12.3 2007–2021 Word of God Fellowship
Amsterdam–Albany, NYWYPX-TV55.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
BataviaBuffalo–Rochester, NYWPXJ-TV51.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
New York, NYWPXN-TV31.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Syracuse, NYWSPX-TV56.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Burlington, NC–Piedmont TriadWGPX-TV16.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Fayetteville, NCWFPX-TV62.1 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Greenville, NCWEPX-TV38.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Jacksonville, NCWPXU-TV35.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Canton–Cleveland, OHWDLI-TV17.1 2018–2021 Ion Media Networks
Columbus, OHWSFJ-TV51.1 2019–2021 Ion Media Networks
Oklahoma City, OKKOPX-TV62.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Okmulgee–Tulsa, OKKTPX-TV44.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Cottage Grove, ORK14LP-D14.3 2007–2021 South Lane Television
Portland, ORKPXG-LD42.3 2007–2021 Word of God Fellowship
Salem–Portland, ORKPXG-TV22.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Pittsburgh, PAWINP-TV16.3 2013–2021 Ion Media Networks
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PAWQPX-TV64.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Providence, RIWLWC-TV28.1 2017–2021 Ion Media Networks
Columbia, SCWZRB47.3 2013–2021 Ion Media Networks
Cookeville–Nashville, TNWNPX-TV28.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Jellico–Knoxville, TNWPXK-TV54.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Memphis, TNWPXX-TV50.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Arlington–Dallas, TXKPXD-TV68.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Conroe–Houston, TXKPXB-TV49.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Uvalde–San Antonio, TXKPXL-TV26.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Provo–Salt Lake City, UTKUPX-TV16.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Manassas, VA–Washington, DCWPXW-TV66.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Norfolk, VAWPXV-TV49.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Roanoke, VAWPXR-TV38.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Bellevue–Seattle, WAKWPX-TV33.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Spokane, WAKGPX-TV34.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Charleston, WVWLPX-TV29.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Martinsburg, WVWWPX-TV60.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Antigo–Wausau, WIWTPX-TV46.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks
Janesville–Madison, WIWIFS57.1 2019–2021 Byrne Acquisition Group, LLC
Kenosha–Milwaukee, WIWPXE-TV55.3 2007–2021 Ion Media Networks

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stations for Network - Ion Life . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151124110442/http://www.rabbitears.info/search.php?request=network_search&network=Ion+Life . November 24, 2015 . November 21, 2015 . RabbitEars.
  2. Web site: ION Media Networks - Main Page . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151219190444/http://www.ionmedianetworks.com/ . December 19, 2015 . November 21, 2015 . Ion Media Networks.
  3. Web site: Scripps Migrates of Multicast Networks with ION Stations.
  4. News: Angela Mueller . December 11, 2013 . Judge approves creditors' proposal in Roberts Broadcasting bankruptcy . St. Louis Business Journal . . December 11, 2013.
  5. News: Lisa Brown . December 11, 2013 . Roberts' TV stations to be sold . . . December 11, 2013.