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{{Short description|TV station in Medford, Oregon}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox television station
| callsign               = KMVU-DT
| city                   = Medford, Oregon
| logo                   = KMVU-DT_(2015).svg
| logo_size              = 200px
| image                  = MeTV KMVU.png
| image_size             = 175px
| branding               = Fox 26
| analog                 =
| digital                = 26 ([[UHF]])
| virtual                = 26
| subchannels            =
| translators            = ''see {{section link||Translators}}''
| affiliations           = {{ubl|'''26.1:''' [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]|'''26.2:''' [[MeTV]]|'''26.3:''' [[Ion Television]]}}
| network                =
| country                = United States
| founded                =
| airdate                = {{start date and age|1994|8|8|p=y}}
| last_airdate           =
| location               = [[Medford, Oregon|Medford]]–[[Klamath Falls, Oregon]]
| callsign_meaning       = {{ubl|Medford Vu (View)|-or-|Medford Rogue Valley UHF}}
| former_callsigns       = KMVU (1994–2009)
| former_channel_numbers = {{ubl|'''Analog:''' 26 (UHF, 1994–2009)|'''Digital:''' 27 (UHF, 2001–2009)}}
| owner                  = [[Imagicomm Communications]]
| licensee               = Imagicomm Medford, [[LLC]]
| sister_stations        = [[KFBI-LD]]
| former_affiliations    =
| erp                    = 16.2 [[kW]]
| haat                   = {{convert|441|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| class                  =
| facility_id            = 32958
| coordinates            = {{coord|42|17|53.4|N|122|44|57.1|W|type:landmark_scale:2000|display=inline, title}}
| licensing_authority    = [[FCC]]
| website                = {{URL|https://fox26medford.com/}}
}}
'''KMVU-DT''' (channel 26) is a [[television station]] in [[Medford, Oregon]], United States, affiliated with the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] network. It is owned by [[Imagicomm Communications]] alongside [[low-power broadcasting#Television|low-power]] dual [[MyNetworkTV]]/[[Telemundo]] affiliate [[KFBI-LD]] (channel 48). The two stations share studios on [[Crater Lake]] Avenue in Medford; KMVU-DT's transmitter is located atop Mount Baldy, near [[Phoenix, Oregon]].
==History==
The station was founded on August 8, 1994, by Bob and June Sheehan. The station's start-up was funded by Salmon River Communications under a leased management agreement between the Sheehans and Salmon River's [[CEO]], Robert J. Hamacher. Prior to the station's sign on, Medford residents could only receive Fox programming via the national [[Foxnet]] service. Hamaker appointed Peter Rogers as the station's original general manager in July 1994 after the transfer of control of the station from the Sheehans to Salmon River was approved by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC). Rogers came from [[KRON-TV]], [[San Francisco]]'s then-[[NBC]] affiliate, where he had established his credentials in television station programming, operations, production, and administration. Rogers managed KMVU from 1994 to 2004. Salmon River sold the station to [[Northwest Broadcasting]] in 1998.
In February 2019, [[Reuters]] reported that [[Apollo Global Management]] had agreed to acquire the entirety of Brian Brady's television portfolio, which it intends to merge with [[Cox Media Group]] (which Apollo is acquiring at the same time) and stations spun off from [[Nexstar Media Group]]'s purchase of [[Tribune Broadcasting]], once the purchases are approved by the FCC.<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/10/reuters-america-exclusive-apollo-nears-3-billion-deal-to-buy-cox-tv-stations-sources.html "EXCLUSIVE-Apollo nears $3 billion deal to buy Cox TV stations -sources"] from [[CNBC]] (February 10, 2019)</ref> In March 2019 filings with the FCC, Apollo confirmed that its newly-formed broadcasting group, Terrier Media, would acquire Northwest Broadcasting, with Brian Brady holding an unspecified minority interest in Terrier.<ref name="tvnc-saletoterrier">{{cite news |last1=Jessell |first1=Harry A. |title=Cox TV Valued At $3.1 Billion In Apollo Acquisition |url=https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/231448/cox-tv-valued-3-1-billion-apollo-acquisition/ |access-date=March 6, 2019 |work=TV News Check |date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> In June 2019, it was announced that Terrier Media would instead operate as Cox Media Group, as Apollo had reached a deal to also acquire Cox's radio and advertising businesses.<ref name="rbr-radiosaletoapollo">{{cite news |last1=Jacobson |first1=Adam |title=It's Official: Cox Radio, Gamut, CoxReps Going To Apollo |url=https://www.rbr.com/cox-media-group-radio-apollo/ |access-date=June 26, 2019 |work=Radio & Television Business Report |date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> The transaction was completed on December 17.<ref>[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cox-enterprises-announces-close-of-cox-media-group-sale-to-affiliates-of-apollo-global-management-300976507.html "Cox Enterprises Announces Close of Cox Media Group Sale to Affiliates of Apollo Global Management"], prnewswire.com, December 17, 2019, Retrieved December 17, 2019.</ref>
On March 29, 2022, Cox Media Group announced it would sell KMVU-DT, KFBI-LD and 16 other stations to Imagicomm Communications, an affiliate of the parent company of the [[INSP (TV channel)|INSP]] cable channel, for $488 million;<ref name="coxsales2022">{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/222357/cox-breaks-up-combined-radio-tv-cluster-in-tulsa-as-part-of-twelve-market-divestiture/|title=Cox Breaks Up Combined Radio/TV Cluster In Tulsa As Part Of Twelve Market Divestiture|first=Lance|last=Venta|work=RadioInsight|date=March 30, 2022|accessdate=March 30, 2022}}</ref> the sale was completed on August 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/cox-media-group-insp-close-deal-for-sale-of-cox-tv-stations-to-imagicomm|title=Cox Media Group, INSP Close Deal for Sale of Cox TV Stations to Imagicomm
|first=George|last=Winslow|website=TVTechnology|date=August 1, 2022|accessdate=August 2, 2022}}</ref>
==News operation==
In 2006, the station began broadcasting ''Fox 26 First at Ten'', a 10 o'clock local news program produced by KMVU competitor [[KOBI-TV]]. The newscast is currently anchored by Shellye Leggette, with meteorologist Matt Jordan handling weather.
On January 10, 2011, KMVU launched a new morning news program called ''Fox 26 Morning News Live at Seven''. The newscast was last anchored by Blakely McHugh and Kyle Aevermann.
Only a 10 p.m. newscast was produced and aired on the weekends. It was anchored by Madison Laberge and weather forecaster Nicole Constantino.
KMVU announced it would end local newscasts on December 29, 2023, with the 7 a.m. slot being replaced by ''[[The People's Court]]'' and the 10 p.m. half hour slot being replaced by ''[[Two and a Half Men]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 27, 2023 |title=KOBI, KOTI stations to add 10 p.m. primetime newscast to free COZI-TV |url=https://www.rv-times.com/localstate/kobi-koti-stations-to-add-10-p-m-primetime-newscast-to-free-cozi-tv/article_adb0ee2e-a4ea-11ee-a89b-7fe9be75750c.html |access-date=April 29, 2024 |newspaper=Rogue Valley Times |language=en}}</ref>
==Technical information==
===Subchannels===
The station's signal is [[multiplex (TV)|multiplexed]]:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Subchannels of KMVU-DT<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=KMVU|title=RabbitEars.Info|website=www.rabbitears.info}}</ref>
! [[Digital subchannel#United States|Channel]]
! [[Display resolution|Res.]]
! [[Aspect ratio (image)|Aspect]]
! Short name
! Programming
|-
! scope = "row" | 26.1
| [[720p]] || rowspan=3| [[16:9]] || KMVU-HD || Main KMVU-DT programming / [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|-
! scope = "row" | 26.2
| rowspan=2| [[480i]] || MeTV || [[MeTV]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metv.com/affiliate/602|title=Where do I watch MeTV in Chicago - MeTV?|website=Me-TV Network}}</ref>
|-
! scope = "row" | 26.3
| ION || [[Ion Television]]
|}
===Analog-to-digital conversion===
KMVU shut down its analog signal, over [[UHF]] channel 26, on February 17, 2009, the original target date on which full-power television stations in the United States were to [[Digital television transition in the United States|transition from analog to digital broadcasts]] under federal mandate (which was later pushed back to June 12, 2009). The station's digital signal relocated from its pre-transition UHF channel 27 to channel 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1082A2.pdf |title=DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds |access-date=March 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829004251/http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1082A2.pdf |archive-date=August 29, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="FCCForm387">{{Cite web|url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101273508&formid=387&fac_num=32958|title=CDBS Print<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090205/NEWS/902050325|title=''Digital delay bill awaits Obama's signature; But most local network affiliates planned to make the switch on the initial Feb. 17 date if possible'', Greg Stiles, Mail Tribune, February 5, 2009.}}</ref>
===Translators===
*'''{{FCC-LMS-Facility|130825|3=K31GP-D}}''' [[Brookings, Oregon|Brookings]]
*'''{{FCC-LMS-Facility|168366|3=K34NO-D}}''' [[Grants Pass]]
*'''{{FCC-LMS-Facility|130086|3=K32LQ-D}}''' [[Yreka, CA]]
==Cable and satellite carriage disputes==
===Northland Cable TV (2007–2008)===
[[Image:Fox26medford.png|150px|thumb|right|Original FOX 26 logo]]
On May 6, 2007, KMVU was replaced by [[Chico, California]], Fox affiliate [[KCVU-TV]] on [[Northland Cable Television]] channel 13 in both [[Mount Shasta, California|Mt. Shasta]] and [[Yreka, California]]. This was after KMVU and Northland could not agree to remain on the cable system. Northland also carries KCVU's sister station [[KRVU-LD]] My 21 on cable channel 2. Northland was blocked from airing Fox network programming as a result.
On May 14, 2008, the FCC issued two Notices of Apparent Liability and Forfeitures to Northland. These were a result of failing to provide thirty days notice to KMVU and cable customers that KMVU would be moved to a different channel and dropped eventually. The two NALs totaled $40,000. According to standard procedure, Northland had thirty days to either pay the fine or ask for a reduction or cancellation.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web|url=http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1149A1.pdf|title=NAL|access-date=July 7, 2018|publisher=FCC}}</ref>
In November 2008, KMVU won the contract dispute with Northland Cable. KMVU returned to its previous channel on both Mt. Shasta and Yreka, forcing KCVU to be removed.
===DirecTV (2010–2012)===
KMVU underwent a carriage dispute with [[DirecTV]], similar to a dispute between [[Dish Network]] and KDRV.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fox26medford.com/Promos/DirecTv_statement.html|title=DIRECTV Press Release|access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110109094750/http://www.fox26medford.com/Promos/DirecTv_statement.html|archive-date=January 9, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> This dispute threatened to blackout the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs|2010–2011]] [[NFC Championship Game]] between the [[Green Bay Packers]] and the [[Chicago Bears]] on January 23, 2011. The [[2011 Pro Bowl]] and [[Super Bowl XLV]] were also at risk for blackouts. The dispute was temporarily resolved.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mailtribune.com/business/directv-rejects-northwest-broadcasting-s-offer|title=DirecTV rejects Northwest Broadcasting's offer|last=Stiles|first=Greg|date=January 20, 2011|website=Mail Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mailtribune.com/business/dish-network-kdrv-12-settle-dispute|title=DISH Network, KDRV-12 settle dispute|date=January 1, 2011|website=Mail Tribune}}</ref>
However, on August 13, 2012, DirecTV dropped KMVU from its service and line-up. This prompted station owner Northwest Broadcasting to issue a statement regarding the issue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wicz.com/directv/fox26/|title=DirecTV Dropping FOX 26|access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819121428/http://www.wicz.com/directv/fox26/|archive-date=August 19, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a result, KMVU has started airing promos asking viewers to find other alternatives to watch their station to make their feelings known about the controversy.
On October 25, 2012, KMVU returned to DirecTV.
=== Dish Network (2020–present) ===
On January 18, 2020, KMVU announced that a carriage dispute with Dish Network had led to a blackout after the previous carriage agreement had expired at 4 p.m. that day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fox26medford.com/fox-26-not-on-dish/|title=FOX26 not on DISH|date=January 18, 2020|website=fox26medford.com|language=en-US|access-date=February 2, 2020}}</ref> As of February 2, 2020, the dispute remained unresolved, leaving Dish customers' prospects of watching [[Super Bowl LV]] in doubt.
==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://fox26medford.com/}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070115110853/http://www.wsmb.org/Page.asp?NavID=15 History of Television in Southern Oregon]
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