| Year | Average number of news hours per weekday |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.7 |
| 2004 | 3.6 |
| 2005 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 4.1 |
| 2007 | 4.1 |
| 2008 | 4.6 |
| 2009 | 5.0 |
| 2010 | 5.3 |
| 2011 | 5.5 |
| 2012 | 5.4 |
| 2013 | 5.3 |
Source: RTDNA/Hofstra University Surveys Note: Based on survey responses of news directors at all commercial local TV stations in 2013.
