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Local TV Sites Repost Year-Old College Football Guides for 2025 Kickoff

Wilkes-Barre and Beaumont pages feature identical 2024 primers that substitute for new, locally reported game coverage.

Overview

  • Between Sept. 12 and 14, multiple affiliate City Guide and sports pages republished near-identical college football feature packages.
  • Both The CW38 in Wilkes-Barre and KBTV/Fox4 Beaumont display guides marked “a year ago,” signaling reused 2024 content.
  • The syndicated bundle centers on evergreen explainers such as season storylines, tailgate foods, stadium histories, seating tips, rivalries, traditions, and players to watch.
  • The pages present primers rather than timely updates, offering no fresh local reporting, roster changes, or current game coverage.
  • The coordinated rollout reflects a network content strategy seen across CW, Fox, and MyTV affiliates that prioritizes reusable guides for seasonal engagement.