WISN-TV
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| City | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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| Programming | |
| Affiliations | ABC |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Hearst Television |
| History | |
| Founded | October 27, 1954 |
Former call signs | WTVW (1954–1955) |
| CBS (1954–1961) | |
Call sign meaning | "Wisconsin" |
| Links | |
| Website | www.wisn.com |
WISN-TV is a television station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, affiliated with the ABC network. It is owned by Hearst Television, a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. The station's studios are located on North 19th Street on the west end of the Marquette University campus, and its transmitter is located in Lincoln Park in the northeastern part of Milwaukee.
History[edit | edit source]
WISN-TV first signed on the air on October 27, 1954, as WTVW. It was originally a CBS affiliate, but in 1961, it switched to ABC, a move that coincided with the network's rise in popularity. The station changed its call letters to WISN-TV in 1955, reflecting its connection to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which owned the station at the time.
Ownership[edit | edit source]
WISN-TV was originally owned by the Hearst Corporation, which acquired the station in 1981. Hearst Television, a division of the Hearst Corporation, continues to own and operate the station today.
Programming[edit | edit source]
WISN-TV broadcasts a variety of programming, including local news, weather, and sports. The station is known for its strong commitment to local news coverage, with several hours of news programming each day. It also airs popular ABC network shows such as Good Morning America, The Bachelor, and Grey's Anatomy.
Local News[edit | edit source]
The station's news department produces several newscasts each day, including morning, midday, evening, and late-night news programs. WISN-TV has been recognized for its investigative journalism and community-focused reporting.
Technical Information[edit | edit source]
WISN-TV broadcasts on digital channel 34 (UHF) and uses virtual channel 12. The station's digital signal is multiplexed, providing additional programming options for viewers.
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