On February 1, 1998, KCTU became the first commercial television station in the world to stream its programming online 24 hours a day to reach more viewers. In 2001, KCTU affiliated with Pax TV (now Ion Television).
KCTU pioneered online broadcasting on February 1, 1998, by transmitting its entire schedule 24/7 to increase viewership. Two years later, in 2001, KCTU formed a partnership with Pax TV, which is now known as Ion Television.