The following is a list of media in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States:
The only daily newspaper in Bismarck is the Bismarck Tribune. The paper was established in 1873 and is the oldest continuing business in the city. The Tribune is the official newspaper of the city of Bismarck, Burleigh County, and the state of North Dakota.[1] The daily newspapers of other major cities in North Dakota are also available at area newsstands.
There are five television stations based in Bismarck, and all of them have rebroadcasters in Minot, Williston, and Dickinson. The stations include:
| Channels | Call sign | Branding | Network | Owner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual | Physical | |||||
| 3 | 22 | KBME-TV | Prairie Public | PBS | Prairie Public Broadcasting | |
| 5 | 31 | KFYR-TV | KFYR-TV NBC North Dakota | Gray Television | ||
| 12 | 12 | KXMB-TV | KXMB CBS 12 KX Television | Nexstar Media Group | ||
| 17 | 17 | KBMY | KBMY 17 | ABC | Forum Communications | |
| 26 | 26 | KNDB | N/A | Heroes & Icons | Legacy Broadcasting | |
These are locally produced cable television stations carried on the Midcontinent Communications cable system in Bismarck:
| Cable Channel | Call sign/Name | Programming | City based in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Government Access | Government-access television operated by Dakota Media Access[2] | Bismarck | |
| 12 | Community Access | Public-access television operated by Dakota Media Access | Bismarck | |
| 14 | KWMK | The CW Plus operated by Midcontinent Communications | Bismarck | |
| 18 | Weather Radar with NOAA Service weather radio | Bismarck |
Bismarck is home to a number of radio stations. All of the commercial stations are owned by either Clear Channel Communications or Townsquare Media. Many of the lower frequency stations are broadcasters of national Christian radio networks. The local stations include: