KOVR, Television station in Sacramento, United States.
KOVR is a television station based in West Sacramento that broadcasts CBS programming and local news on channel 13 to viewers across Northern California. The station reaches audiences through cable television, UHF digital broadcast on channel 25, and streaming services including CBSN Sacramento.
The station first began broadcasting from Mount Diablo in September 1954 before relocating its transmitter to Butte Mountain in 1957. That move secured an ABC affiliation, which expanded the programming available to the region.
KOVR produces daily newscasts that keep Sacramento residents informed about local events, weather, and community news through traditional broadcast and online platforms. The station has become a regular source of neighborhood information for viewers across the region.
Programming is available through cable television, digital broadcast, and online streaming services, giving viewers multiple ways to tune in depending on their setup. These different options mean you can watch content through your preferred method.
The station follows an unusual broadcast schedule that airs CBS content one hour ahead of other West Coast stations. This means evening news airs at 10 PM, a timing that is distinctive to this region.
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