KARN-TV

(channel 22) is a television station in Paleto Bay, San Andreas, United States, affiliated with ABC. It is owned by JD Broadcasting Properties alongside low-power CW affilate KBCY-LD (channel 15). KARN-TV is branded as "ABC 7", in reference to its cable location on most cable systems in the market. KARN-TV maintain studios on West Paleto Boulevard in downtown Paleto Bay, while their transmitter is located in Mount Chiliad.
==History==
The station first signed on the air on August 12, 1968 as the area's fourth television station. Before KARN's existence, ABC programming in the market was split between the off-hour clearances on NBC station KNBP-TV (channel 12) and CBS affiliate KBM-TV (channel 18). KARN-TV has been the ABC affiliate since its inception.
KARN-TV channel 22, based in Paleto Bay, San Andreas, has a rich history that dates back to its founding by Charles Gerald Karn. Mr. Karn, an ambitious entrepreneur and broadcasting enthusiast, relocated from Baltimore to Paleto Bay with the vision of establishing his own television station. With great determination, he embarked on his broadcasting career and successfully launched KARN-TV.
On April 4, 1975, after years of hard work and dedication, Charles Gerald Karn made the decision to divest his beloved station. The Dallas, Texas-based A. H. Belo Corporation, a prominent media company, recognized the potential of KARN-TV and acquired it for a substantial sum of $83 million. This acquisition marked a turning point in the station's history and opened up new opportunities for growth and development.
Under the ownership of Belo Corporation, KARN-TV thrived as an affiliate of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). It provided the residents of Paleto Bay and the surrounding regions with quality programming, news, and entertainment. The station became a trusted source of information and a cherished part of the community.
However, on September 12, 1989, Belo Corporation decided to sell KARN-TV to the Dweyer Communications Company. The sale transaction amounted to a staggering $173 million, reflecting the station's increased value and success over the years. Dweyer Communications Company, subsequently rebranded as JD Broadcasting Properties in 1995, recognized the immense potential of KARN-TV and the importance of its presence in the San Andreas broadcasting landscape.
Under the ownership of JD Broadcasting Properties, KARN-TV continued to flourish and maintain its status as an essential source of news, entertainment, and community engagement. The station underwent technological advancements and programmatic innovations to keep pace with the evolving media landscape. Throughout the years, KARN-TV remained a reliable ABC affiliate, delivering top-notch content and serving as a platform for local talent and events.
Today, JD Broadcasting Properties continues to own and operate KARN-TV Channel 22. The station remains committed to providing quality programming, delivering the latest news, and serving the community of Paleto Bay and its surrounding areas. With a legacy that spans several decades, KARN-TV has solidified its position as a cherished institution in the broadcasting industry, thanks to the vision of its founder, Charles Gerald Karn, and the dedication of its subsequent owners.
On February 24, 2023, KARN-TV went onto an expansion to its newscasts and rebranded its newscast called "Paleto Bay News Now", to commemorate the station's 55th anniversary. As part of the expansion, KARN added a 4:00pm timeslot, replacing Wheel of Fortune. Wheel moved to the 7:30pm schedule; KARN-TV added a 7:00pm timeslot for KBCY-LD, and a 10:30pm timeslot as well.
==Gallery==
<tabber>
Logos=
KARN 22 1968.svg|1968–1970
KARN-TV (1970s-1980s).svg|1970–1982
KARN 1982.svg|1982–1985
KARN 82 standalone.svg|Standalone numeral
KARN 22 standalone.svg|1985–1990
KARN 85 alt.svg|Alternative version
KARN 85 alt 1.svg|Vertical version
KARN 22 Cable 7 1990.svg|1990–1997
KARN Newswatch 1990.svg|KARN Newswatch 1990–1995
KARN EWN 1995.svg|1995–1997
KARN Circle 7 1990.svg|1990–present
KARN 1997.svg|1997–2007; 1997–2005
KARN 2005.svg|2005–2007
KARN 2007.svg|2007–present; 2007–2013, in tandem for the 2007 ABC logo
KARN 2007 1.png|2007–2013
KARN 2013.svg|2013–2023
KARN 50 years logo 2018.svg|50th anniversary logo (2018)
KARN alt.svg|Alternative logo
KARN 55 2023.svg|55 years logo (2023)
PBNN.svg|2023–2024
|-|
Miscellaneous (station IDs, news opens and screenshots)=
KARN YLI ID 1985.png|You'll Love It, on 22! (1985–1986)
KARN-TV Together (1986-1987).png|"Together on 22" (1986–1987)
KARN-TV Something's Happening (1987-1988).png|Something's Happening on 22 (1987–1988)
KARN SH ID 1988.png|Something's Happening on 22 (1988–1989)
KARN SH ID 1989.png|Something's Happening on 22 (1989–1990)
KARN ID 1990.png|Paleto Bay's Watching KARN 22, Cable 7 (1990–1991)
KARN 6pm open (1990).png|6pm open from 1990–1995
KARN IMBABC ID 1992.png|It Must Be KARN 22, Cable 7 (1992–1993)
KARN ID 1993.png|Watched by more Central San Andreans, KARN 22, Cable 7, ABC. (1993–1996)
KARN 6pm open (1995).png|6pm open from 1995–1997
KARN 5pm news open 2000.png|2000–2005
KARN 11pm open 2005.png|2005–2007
KARN ID 2001.png|ID from 2001
KARN ID 2005.png|ID from 2005
KARN ID 2007.png|
KARN ID 2007 1.png
KARN ID 2007 2.png
KARN ID 2008.png|ID from 2008
KARN ID 2011.png|ID from 2011
KARN ID 2013.png|ID from 2013
KARN ID 2018.png|ID from 2018
KARN ID 2023.png|ID from 2023
KARN-TV Report 1.png|A screen grab during KARN's 4pm newscast
KARN screenshot Sep 2015.png|Graphics (2013–2015, taken September 28, 2015), news close
KARN morning open (2017).png|Morning news open from 2017 with 2015–2017 graphics
PBNN open.png|Paleto Bay News Now 11pm open (February 2023–January 2024)
PBNN noon open 2024.png|Paleto Bay News Now noon open (January 2024–present)
PBNN report 1.png
PBNN report 2.png
KARN OSB.svg|On-screen bug (2023)
</tabber>
Category:Channel 22
Category:Paleto Bay
Category:San Andreas
Category:ABC network affiliates
Category:Former Belo stations
Category:Former Univision affiliates
Category:Television channels and stations established in 1968