NBC5

NBC5 refers to a group of NBC-affiliated television stations in the United States. The most prominent of these is WVIT, licensed to New Britain, Connecticut, and serving the Hartford-New Haven market. WVIT is owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. It operates as a full-service NBC affiliate, broadcasting local news, syndicated programming, and NBC network shows. The station's news department produces a variety of newscasts throughout the day, covering local events, politics, and community issues.

Other stations that may be referred to as "NBC5" exist in different markets. For example, WPTZ in Burlington, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, is also an NBC affiliate and is sometimes colloquially known as NBC5. Similarly, KPLC in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is an NBC affiliate and uses the branding "NBC 5." The specific station referred to as "NBC5" often depends on the geographical location of the viewer or the context of the conversation. These stations share the common characteristic of being the local NBC broadcast partner in their respective regions.