WDVM-TV was launched on January 3, 1970 as WHAG-TV. It was owned by Warren Adler, who also owned its sister radio station of the same callsign (AM 1410 and FM 96.7). Initially, it was an NBC affiliate, used for coverage where network-owned WRC-TV was unavailable.
In 1973, Warren Adler sold WHAG-TV to Sheldon and Samuel Magazine.
1976–1982[]
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In 1977, the Magazine brothers sold the station to local aviation pioneer Richard Henson in 1977. He would sell the station again, now to Great Trails Broadcasting, in 1981.
1982–1998[]
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1986–1998[]
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In 1998, Great Trails sold their broadcasting assets, including WHAG, to Quorum Boradcasting.
1998–2010[]
Nexstar Broadcasting Group acquired Quorum Broadcasting (and as a consequence WHAG) on December 31, 2001.
2010–2013[]
Designer:
Unknown
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Impact
Launched:
2010
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White 3D variant
2013–2016[]
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Logo with slogan "Your Local News Leader"
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HD logo with slogan "Your Local News Leader"
On February 19, 2016, NBC announced they would be ending their affiliation with WHAG, mainly due to perceived competition from WRC and lower ratings.
2016–2017[]
Designer:
Unknown
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Gotham
Launched:
July 1, 2016
On July 1 of that same year, WHAG became an independent station.
WDVM-TV[]
2017–2022[]
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Designer:
Unknown
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Launched:
July 1, 2017
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Logo with slogan "Your Local News Leader"
Logo with slogan "Sports Connection"
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On July 1, 2017, the station's call sign was changed to WDVM-TV.
2022–present[]
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Unknown
Launched:
July 8, 2022 (soft-launch) July 11, 2022
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On July 11, 2022, WDVM alongside sister station WDCW had their brand unified under the name "DC News Now". This logo was used on social media starting July 8th.
1Owns a 75% stake of the network, the other 12.5% stake is co-owned between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. 2Joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery, in which Nexstar owns 31% while Warner Bros. Discovery owns the remaining 69%. 3Nexstar operates these stations owned by Mission Broadcasting. 4Nexstar operates this station owned by Cunningham Broadcasting. 5Nexstar operates this station owned by White Knight Broadcasting through an SSA. 6Nexstar operates this station owned by Vaughan Media. 7Predecessor company of LIN Media. 8Nexstar operates this station owned by Londen Media Group.
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