Fox Affiliate In Vermont Goes HD With News
There are now about 65 local stations offering high-def news.
By Swanni
The HD production also marked the first news program of any kind for the station, according to The Rutland Herald. And WFFF says it's the first in the area to offer high-def news.
"We will differentiate ourselves because we're the first in this market to be shot in High-Definition and broadcast in High-Definition, so it'll have this crisp, clean look that will stand out a great deal," WFFF news director Kathleen Harrington told the newspaper.
Known as Fox 44, the station is broadcasting from a new newsroom and 1,200 square-foot studio, according to the Rutland Herald.
For the first time since 2003, the newspaper writes, Vermont viewers will have three local TV stations that air local news programs. (Although WFFF is the only one producing the news in high-def.)
The Rutland Herald says the WFFF broadcast can be seen in all but two of Vermont's counties. (Bennington and Windham) and will also be available in some New York and New Hampshire markets.
There are now approximately 65 local stations offering local high-def newscasts.
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