DISH May Drop KOLO TV Channel in Reno

Customers could lose access to popular shows like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune if deal not reached by March 10 deadline.

Mar. 9, 2026 at 12:50am

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DISH Network customers in the Reno, Nevada area may lose access to local ABC affiliate KOLO-TV on March 10 at 4 p.m. unless DISH and the station can reach a renewal agreement before the deadline. This would mean DISH customers would no longer be able to watch KOLO's news, as well as popular syndicated shows like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.

Why it matters

DISH has a history of disrupting access to local TV stations in contract disputes, leaving viewers without their preferred channels and programming. This could impact a significant number of DISH customers in the Reno area who rely on KOLO for news, entertainment, and other local content.

The details

DISH Network and KOLO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Reno, Nevada, are in negotiations over a contract renewal. If an agreement is not reached by March 10 at 4 p.m., DISH will remove KOLO from its lineup, meaning DISH customers will no longer have access to the station's news, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and other programming.

  • DISH will pull KOLO from its lineup on March 10, 2026 at 4 p.m. if a renewal agreement is not reached.

The players

DISH Network

A major satellite television provider in the United States.

KOLO-TV

The ABC television affiliate serving the Reno, Nevada market.

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What’s next

DISH and KOLO have until March 10 at 4 p.m. to reach a renewal agreement before DISH removes the channel from its lineup.

The takeaway

This contract dispute between DISH and KOLO highlights the ongoing challenges viewers face as pay-TV providers and local stations negotiate carriage agreements, potentially leaving customers without access to important local news and entertainment programming.