Forum Communications Company has added CBS programming to its broadcast lineup in Bismarck and Minot. The shift became active at 6 a.m. today, August 1, 2026. This expansion provides viewers in Western North Dakota with an additional method to access CBS content while the company prepares for future growth in local news, weather, and sports reporting.
Josh Rohrer, vice president of broadcast at Forum Communications, stated that this partnership increases the company's capability to deliver entertainment and information to regional audiences. This move is part of a broader effort to reach more households across the state and improve regional media access.
For those watching via antenna, CBS content is available on channels KBMY 17.2 and KMCY 14.2. Viewers who use cable, satellite, or streaming services should consult their local channel guides as assignment numbers often change based on the provider. The primary stations, KBMY 17.1 and KMCY 14.1, remain dedicated to ABC programming without any changes to the current schedule.
Forum Communications remains a family-owned media organization with operations across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Minnesota. The company oversees multiple broadcast affiliations including ABC, NBC, and now CBS, alongside its print and digital news assets.