KIMO
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| Anchorage, Alaska | |
| Branding | ABC Alaska News |
| Slogan | Alaska's Superstation |
| Channels | 13 (VHF) analog, 12 (VHF) digital |
| Affiliations | ABC The CW (on digital) |
| Owner | Smith Media, LLC |
| Founded | October 31, 1967 |
| Call letters meaning | EsKIMO |
| Website | aksuperstation.com |
KIMO (Channel 13) in Anchorage is part of a trio of ABC and digital CW affiliates covering the "The Last Frontier" under the "Alaska's Superstation" banner, with KATN and KJUD. It is owned by Smith Media.
[edit] History
KIMO, the flagship station, signed on the air on October 31, 1967, and was the third television station in Anchorage, after KTVA and KTUU. Its transmitter is located in Knik, Alaska.
The station once had the top local newscasts in Anchorage from 1977 until 1986, when they were surpassed by KTUU.
"Alaska's Superstation" was created in 1995.
[edit] External links
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