Journal Renews Four ABC Affiliations

The broadcaster reups with ABC in Boise Idaho; Las Vegas; Twin Falls, Idaho; and Tucson, Ariz.

By TVNewsCheck | November 28, 2011 | 11:53 a.m. ET.

Journal Broadcast Group, owner/operator of 14 television stations, announced a long-term renewal of affiliation agreements with the ABC Television Network for its KIVI Boise, Idaho; KTNV Las Vegas; KSAW-LP Twin Falls, Idaho; and KGUN Tucson, Ariz.

“We are very pleased to continue our strong relationship with the ABC Television Network as we serve our local audiences in Las Vegas, Tucson, Twin Falls and Boise,” said Steven J. Smith, chairman-CEO of Journal Communications, the parent company of Journal Broadcast Group. “ABC is a terrific partner for us in these markets.”

“We are pleased to renew our affiliation with Journal Broadcast Group,” said John Rouse, senior vice president, affiliate relations for the ABC Television Network. “Journal’s four ABC-affiliated stations have a proven track record for providing viewers with outstanding local programming and community service which is well complimented by the news, entertainment and sports offerings supplied by the ABC Network.”

Journal Broadcast Group has had affiliation agreements with ABC going back to 1979.