Technically A Director 164 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I've never considered Gray to be especially heinous when taking over stations, so hopefully those who don't get re-hired get preference and assistance should they choose to go to other Gray properties. Either way, I hate it for their newsroom. They had such a solid operation, and it sucks to see it get picked apart like this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-248961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzstandby 31 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That was the way KDLT/KSFY was handled. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-248971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That’s shocking if KYES is going to air separate newscasts. Kind of thought that Gray would attempt the “News Now” route, so this is impressive. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-248979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Gray has filed the paperwork to acquire KUBD Ketchikan for $1. How come they're not getting KTNL Sitka & the LP, KXLJ in Juneau? Are they planning on getting it later, or is GCI planning on selling KTNL/KXLJ it to someone else? .......OR since Gray already acquired LPs KATH/KSCT, they may not really need KTNL/KXLJ? And if that's the case, are they're airing CBS programming on the subs of KATH & KSCT? Some unanswered questions. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 20 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Gray has filed the paperwork to acquire KUBD Ketchikan for $1. How come they're not getting KTNL Sitka & the LP, KXLJ in Juneau? Are they planning on getting it later, or is GCI planning on selling KTNL/KXLJ it to someone else? .......OR since Gray already acquired LPs KATH/KSCT, they may not really need KTNL/KXLJ? And if that's the case, are they're airing CBS programming on the subs of KATH & KSCT? Some unanswered questions. Upon review, Gray apparently has two CPs in Juneau for stations on channels 15 & 26, maybe Gray will light these up for CBS in Southeast Alaska. https://www.rabbitears.info/search.php?request=owner_search&owner=Gray+Television Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, JCB4TV said: Upon review, Gray apparently has two CPs in Juneau for stations on channels 15 & 26, maybe Gray will light these up for CBS in Southeast Alaska. https://www.rabbitears.info/search.php?request=owner_search&owner=Gray+Television There's no CP for 15. KCBJ-LP have a pending STA for RF 7 from Ketchikan, which hasn't been approved yet. And anyway, it's too early to tell if those signals will be used for that purpose, since both are currently off the air. Edited August 22, 2020 by CircleSeven Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsn8te 200 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Looks like KTVA’s Facebook page is being deleted at the end of the month. They’re redirecting followers to KTUU’s page. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1717 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Just wanted to quickly bump this thread and say that it looks like this logo will probably premiere on-air when the KTVA page is shut down. So, August 31st. Edited August 23, 2020 by ABC 7 Denver 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnuts6 91 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 looks better Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1717 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 45 minutes ago, CircleSeven said: Looks like they're going to be in Studio B... It's really a shame that KTVA's new newsroom and set are probably going to be ripped out after only 2 years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rollo Smokes 260 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 It's already happened. 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1717 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Big Rollo Smokes said: It's already happened. Given the date, I wonder if they moved that set over to KYES. Would be a waste, otherwise. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanews 113 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 1:10 PM, alaskanews said: KTUU is THE brand for broadcast news in AK, like 80+% of the market. Whatever happens with CBS5/KYES, I would not count on any branding change online or on air for KTUU. I stand corrected. The umbrella news brand will be "Alaska's News Source" - KTUU's longtime slogan. KTVA's old desk (which never had a logo) has now appeared on KTUU's set replacing the KTUU-branded desk. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 How about moving the KTVA set to KTUU?? Lord knows they need it. -- Matt Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Anchor David Goldman did a wonderful sign-off late last night of what was "KTVA 11 News". Vid courtesy of David Goldman's YT page. Also this morning, the KTVA site is now gone and the urls for both ktva.com & ktuu.com redirected to alaskasnewssource.com. 3 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSC1980 112 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliwxdude 254 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Huh, you'd have to think this a temporary look. Also surprised they didn't just use the existing license for Icon News to get away from the NBC chimes of The Tower. Weird and sad at the same time. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-249902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 10:19 PM, TheGuru said: I've never considered Gray to be especially heinous when taking over stations, so hopefully those who don't get re-hired get preference and assistance should they choose to go to other Gray properties. Either way, I hate it for their newsroom. They had such a solid operation, and it sucks to see it get picked apart like this. Tell that to all the people who got axed when they took over WDBJ, KSPR, etc. Bloodbath. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 10:52 AM, LTSC1980 said: I must say...even though I was expecting an overall downgrade in the brand quality, this is just BAD. And hearing those NBC chimes on a CBS station must be quite jarring to say the least. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan79 58 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 6 hours ago, TheRyan said: I must say...even though I was expecting an overall downgrade in the brand quality, this is just BAD. And hearing those NBC chimes on a CBS station must be quite jarring to say the least. KTUU is the higher ranked TV station. Will see how KYES will do under GRAY TV"S control. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rollo Smokes 260 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 What has become of the on-air remnant of KTVA? Is channel 11 running anything, or have they gone (temporarily) dark? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2896 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Big Rollo Smokes said: What has become of the on-air remnant of KTVA? Is channel 11 running anything, or have they gone (temporarily) dark? Glad you asked. Silent STA hit the FCC today. Its dependent translators also have silent STA requests filed. Quote KTVA(TV), Anchorage, AK (Fac. ID No. 49632) (“KTVA”), is off the air as of September 3, 2020. The licensee recently sold and conveyed certain programming and related assets to a third-party, including the station’s affiliation and programming agreements. Station personnel have also been substantially reduced as a result of this change. As such, KTVA is without a source of programming at this time. The licensee is currently evaluating long-term plans for the station so that KTVA may in the future return to service and continue to serve viewers in the Anchorage community. Accordingly, the licensee respectfully requests authority for KTVA to remain silent for a period of up to six months. A Form 314 was filed today, but not for a sale to a new TV buyer—instead to cover the merger of GCI with Liberty Broadband. That's gotta be a related development. Edited September 4, 2020 by Samantha Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polyiguana 22 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Here's the last morning signoff on KTVA, posted on anchor Liz Raines's YouTube: Anchor Liz Raines just married champion dog musher Matthew Failor, so I think she's being honest when she's not going anywhere, but the on-air opportunities in Alaska are going to be extremely slim. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/fashion/weddings/Musher-Matthew-Failor-marries-Liz-Raines-Alaska.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polyiguana 22 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Related, Coastal is hiring in Alaska for a photojournalist, paying the grand sum of $14.50 an hour. Maybe they need B-roll for the 120 seconds of local news they do before they run News Net. http://www.youralaskalink.com/site/employment.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/4/#findComment-250598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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