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KXLH-LD

KXLH-LD is a low-power CBS-affiliated television station serving Helena, Montana, and the surrounding area.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

KXLH-LD is a low-power television station licensed to Helena, Montana, in the United States. It operates as the CBS affiliate for the Helena market and has been providing continuous news, sports, and weather coverage since 2000. The station is based at 100 W Lyndale Ave. in Helena and maintains a local newsroom with reporters, anchors, and meteorologists covering Montana state and regional stories. As a low-power station, KXLH-LD reaches viewers primarily through cable and satellite distribution as well as over-the-air within the Helena area. Its website, kxlh.com, serves as a digital news platform offering articles, video, weather forecasts, and sports updates. The site features reporting from the KXLH news team and carries content from the Montana Television Network (MTN News), a consortium of stations across Montana. KXLH's news coverage focuses on Helena-area government, education, public safety, and community events, alongside statewide topics such as Montana State University enrollment, legislative debates, and weather affecting the region. The station's branding emphasizes its role as a local source for continuous news, sports, and weather information.

History

KXLH-LD began operations in 2000 as a low-power television station in Helena, Montana. It was established to serve the Helena market as a CBS affiliate, providing local news, sports, and weather programming. The station is located at 100 W Lyndale Ave. in Helena and has maintained a local news presence since its launch. Over the years, KXLH has expanded its digital footprint through kxlh.com, offering news articles, video reports, and weather updates. The station is part of the Montana Television Network (MTN News), which shares content among stations across Montana, allowing KXLH to cover statewide stories while focusing on Helena-area news. The station's news team has included reporters and anchors such as Tim McGonigal, Ryan Dennis, Jonathon Ambarian, Tom Wylie, and Brianna Juneau. Its news directors have included Jessica Nelson and Hallie Chouinard. KXLH continues to operate as a CBS affiliate and local news source for the Helena community.

  • 2000

    KXLH begins broadcasting as a low-power CBS affiliate in Helena, Montana.

Products and positioning

Local CBS affiliate providing continuous news, sports, and weather for Helena, Montana.

  • Local news broadcasts

    Continuous news coverage for Helena and Montana.

  • Weather forecasts

    Local and regional weather updates.

  • Sports coverage

    Coverage of Montana sports, including college football.

  • kxlh.com

    Digital news platform with articles and video.

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