Channel 8 to be Pulled from North Haven TV Lineup?

For the thousands of viewers who watched the Academy Awards Sunday night, finding Channel 8 on their cable lineup was easy. But, that could change beginning Wednesday if a dispute between the ABC affiliate at Cox Communications isn't resolved.

Both companies have posted information about the stand-off which stems from a contract disagreement over programming costs.

WTNH has posted their position on their website about the situation which it calls a "retransmission dispute."

Cox Communications states on its website that the owner of WTNH, LIN TV Corporation, "is demanding a huge increase in programming costs."

Cox also provides cable services to Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, Southington and other north-central Connecticut towns.