KREX

Station Profile

Nexstar Broadcasting Group purchased KREX-TV, a CBS affiliate, from Hoak Media Corporation June 13, 2014. On May 22, 1954, broadcasting pioneer Rex Howell launched Western Colorado’s first TV station – KREX-TV. It was the only TV station on the Western Slope for 25 years carrying programming from ABC and NBC, while primarily the CBS affiliate. On January 20, 2008, a fire engulfed the station and KREX lost five decades of irreplaceable photographs, files and tapes of Western Colorado history. By August 10, 2009, KREX moved into the newly constructed media building with the original tower still next to the building. KREX 5 is proud to be Western Colorado’s first and still most watched TV station. Since the beginning, KREX 5 continues to strive for broadcasting excellence… ‘Coverage You Can Count On’

Market Profile

Grand Junction / Montrose, CO is in the 187th largest DMA in the United States, with a population of approximately 164,017 and 81,090 television households, as reported by Nielsen Media.

Cable/ADS penetration in the market is estimated to be 49% wired, 31% ADS. Grand Junction-Montrose is nestled between world class skiing in Aspen and Telluride, Colorado. Known for unmatched Rocky Mountain beauty, great wineries, and unmatched hiking and biking…Grand Junction-Montrose is indeed the High Desert class of the West.