KEVN-TV signed on the air on July 11, 1976, as ofABC affiliate.
1984–1986[]
SVG NEEDED
On June 24, 1984 KEVN-TV switched to theNBC network, which madeKOTA-TV switch back toABC.
1986–1996[]
SVG NEEDED
1996–2001[]
SVG NEEDED
In July 1996, Heritage Media purchased KEVN-TV and switched the network affiliations fromNBC toFox.
2001–2007[]
SVG NEEDED
2007–2016[]
KOTA-TV[]
2016–2021[]
On February 1, 2016, KEVN-TV assumed the callsign and intellectual assets of KOTA-TV, including the ABC affiliation following an asset realignment related toGray Television's merger with former KOTA ownerSchurz Communications that also resulted in the KEVN call letters, virtual channel 7 and programming (including theFox affiliation) to move to low-power stationKEVN-LD.
1Owned by Branson Visitors TV, Gray holds a 50.1% interest in the company. 2Owned bySchurz Communications, Gray operated KGHZ through anSSA. 3Gray operates this station owned byAmerican Spirit Media. 4Gray operates this station owned byTegna through anSSA. 5Gray operates this station owned byThe E. W. Scripps Company through anSSA. 6Gray operates this station owned by Tougaloo College. 7Joint venture withRyman Hospitality Properties. 8Gray operates this station owned bySagamoreHill Broadcasting through anSSA.
