wivt's evening newscasts began to be simulcast on wbgh in 2000 after that station's acquisition by ackerley. after the aforementioned tornado destroyed its newly renovated studios, the station temporarily relocated to the facilities of wskg-tv in vestal while rebuilding on ingraham hill. however, the upgrades proved unsustainable and cuts began to be made as a result. shortly before clear channel took over in june 2002, wivt eliminated its weekday morning and midday newscasts.