WRCB, Chattanooga's NBC affiliate, began broadcasting all local newscasts and local programming in high definition this weekend. The television station has been broadcasting NBC network programs, national syndicated programs, and commercials in HD for years. This final step allows the station to present its popular newscasts in full HD 16x9 widescreen.

The station has invested millions of dollars to bring viewers in the Tennessee Valley a superior picture quality. Engineers and project managers spent many weeks planning, installing, and training for the transition.

"It has involved much time, hard work and technical planning, but it was worth the wait," said WRCB President & General Manager Tom Tolar. "Now when viewers watch the station, our local newscasts will appear in the same HD quality as the rest of the network. There will be no reduction in picture quality."

More at WRCB-TV Channel 3.