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WJET-TV company history timeline

1966

WJET-TV signed on as the third station in Erie during the 6 p.m. hour on April 2, 1966.

1998

In January 1998, Nexstar acquired WJET-TV. Later that year, it began performing non-programming functions for Mission Broadcasting-owned WFXP as was standard for most Nexstar stations.

2006

On April 3, 2006, the station celebrated its 40th anniversary.

2008

WJET's broadcasts became digital-only, effective June 12, 2009. It began airing its digital signal on UHF channel 58 in high definition in 2008.

2009

WJET's broadcasts became digital-only, effective June 12, 2009.

2016

The station celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2016.

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