The Independent TV Years

For years, the Las Vegas valley turned to KTUD 25 for a mix of popular network shows and homegrown local coverage. As the broadcast landscape shifted, the station leaned fully into its independent identity. Freed to program for its own audience, Vegas TV doubled down on what set it apart: trusted local news, community features, and a relaxed entertainment lineup chosen for the valley rather than dictated from afar. Going independent let the station put Las Vegas first in every hour of the day. It meant more room for neighborhood stories, local events, and the kind of programming that feels like it belongs to the city. Those years shaped the station Vegas TV is today — proudly local, community-minded, and built around the people it serves.