Local TV news ratings were shaken up
The May television sweeps reflect a market in transition, with upstart stations KVVU-TV, Channel 5 and KTNV-TV, Channel 13 moving in front in key time slots.
For the first time in many years, longtime market powers KSNV-TV, Channel 3 and KLAS-TV, Channel 8 did not finish first in a major newscast time period in demographic ratings, adults 25-54, the key selling demo for advertisers.
Both stations have changed hands since late last year.
Nielsen’s May ratings show Fox Network affiliate KVVU and ABC’s KTNV tied for first in the 5 p.m. newscast in the adults 25-54 demographic.
NBC affiliate KSNV was third with a 1.1 demo rating. CBS’ KLAS had a 1.0.
KTNV, recently purchased by Scripps, led the 6 p.m. time slot, with a 1.4 demo rating. KLAS was second at 1.3. KVVU and KSNV were tied at 1.0.
The 11 p.m. competition was tight, with KVVU in first at 2.0 and KSNV second at 1.9. KTNV was a tick back at 1.8, and KLAS had a 1.6.
Fox5 dominates the 6 a.m. newscast with a 2.9. KSNV was second at 1.8. KLAS came in at 1.2 and KTNV at .8.
KTNV won the midday demo ratings at 1.1, with KLAS second at .7 and KSNV third at .3.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
William McBeath, president and CEO of The Cosmopolitan, switches from whale hunting to elk hunting on Monday’s episode of “RMEF Team Elk” on the Outdoor Channel. McBeath and longtime friend George Berry return to Northern Nevada to hunt elk.
SIGHTINGS
UNLV star Chris Wood, with teammates, friends and Rebels boosters at Fizz Lounge at Caesars Palace for his NBA Draft watch party. … At Surrender (Encore at Wynn) on Wednesday after the NHL Awards show at the MGM Grand: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, who took home four awards: The Hart Memorial Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award and the William M. Jennings Trophy. Also there: former NFL star Clinton Portis and soccer star Mesut Özil of Arsenal in the Premier League; Malcolm Subban of the Boston Bruins, Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames, Jaromír Jágr of the Florida Panthers and Jirí Hudler, captain of the Calgary Flames. … Country star Reba McEntire, dining at Carmine’s (Forum Shops at Caesars) for the third time in recent weeks with family and friends. … Hudler, celebrating his big night after winning the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy at the NHL Awards Show at the MGM Grand Garden. Also at Crush: Ryan Getzlaf, captain of the Anaheim Ducks. … At Light Nightclub at Mandalay Bay on Wednesday: NHL Awards host Rob Riggle, singer Chris Daughtry and Erik Karlsson, captain of the Ottowa Senators, the James Norris Trophy winner. Also there: former NHL standouts Daniel Alfredsson and Anson Carter. … Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, dining with his wife and two children at Morels Steakhouse & Bistro (Palazzo) on Wednesday night. … Shaquille O’Neal will be hosting a corporate party at Chateau Nightclub and Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. … “Counting Cars” castmates Horny Mike, Ryan Evans and Rock n Roli, joining about 100 fans at the D hotel-casino for the Season 6 premiere of the History Channel’s set-in-Vegas reality show.
THE PUNCH LINE
“Scientists believe the first modern Europeans mated with Neanderthals. This is the best evidence yet of beer goggles.” — Conan O’Brien
Norm Clarke’s column appears Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He can be reached at 702-383-0244 or email him at norm@reviewjournal.com. Find more online at www.normclarke.com. Follow Norm on Twitter: @Norm_Clarke
