Originally signed on the air on May 30, 1949 as WFBM-TV, a primary CBS affiliate on VHF channel 6. It was founded by the Consolidated Television and Radio Broadcasters subsidiary of the Bitner Group, owners of radio station WFBM (1260 AM, now WNDE),
McGraw-Hill changed the callsign to the current WRTV on June 2, 1972, shortly after their purchase of channel 6 was complete.
1974–1978
1976 version
1978–1989
Station ID (1987)
On June 1, 1979, WRTV swapped affiliations with ABC affiliate WTHR (VHF channel 13), as the high-rated network was looking for stronger stations to affiliate with.
This "Circle 6" is similar to what would Viasat 6 (Hungary) later use since 2008.
1989–2012
1989–1998
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Alternate version with ABC logo
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This "6" logo is similar to the one used by CBS affiliate WCPX-TV (now WKMG-TV) in Orlando, Florida.
1998–2012
1998–2007
Standalone version
2007–2012
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"6 News HD" logo (2008–2012)
Alternate 6 News logo (2006–2012)
On October 3, 2011, The McGraw-Hill Companies announced that it would sell its seven-station broadcasting division, including WRTV, to The E.W. Scripps Company for $212 million. The sale received FCC approval on November 29, 2011, and was formally consummated on December 30.
1KZTV is owned by SagamoreHill Broadcasting, but it is programmed and operated by Scripps under a Shared Services Agreement. 2KNIN-TV and WFLX are owned by Gray Television, but are programmed and operated by Scripps under Shared Services Agreements.
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