We are part of Gray Television of Twin Falls. We own and operate 3 local TV stations: KMVT CBS, KTWT FOX 14 and Southern Idaho's CW.
The station moved to its present location in 1986 from its original site at the corner of Eastland Drive and Elizabeth Boulevard in Twin Falls, Idaho. At this original location, radio station KLIX first sent a signal to the Magic Valley in December, 1946. It was the third radio station in a town of 17,000. In 1955, station President Frank C. Carman announced the company would operate a television station along side of KLIX radio.
KLIX-TV went on the air on June 1, 1955, with approximately 40 employees sharing the duties of selling and operating both the radio and television stations.
In 1957, Abe Glasmann of Ogden, Utah, purchased KUTV in Salt Lake City and KLIX. The radio station was sold, retaining the call letters KLIX. The television station remained the property of the Glasmann group, with the call letters KMVT, an acronym for Magic Valley Television.
In 1965, KMVT became the first station in Idaho to originate local programming in color. At that time, only a small percentage of network programs were broadcast in color. Live studio color capabilities from KMVT followed a few years later.
In 1970, the station was sold to KMSO-TV, Inc., which was owned by Western Broadcasting Company of Missoula, Montana. After approval by the FCC, KMVT was owned and operated by Dale G. Moore of Missoula until February 28, 1984. At that time, control of KMVT Broadcasting, Inc., passed to the Chapman S. Root 1982 Living Trust.
As the only true local TV broadcaster in Southern Idaho, KMVT CBS 11 and KSVT FOX 14 take seriously their obligation to broadcast in the public interest by focusing attention on quality entertainment and local news coverage.
In April of 2012, Neuhoff Communications made the investment necessary to enable new broadcasts in high-definition.
July 1, 2015 we became a part of the Gray TV family and our goal is to remain the dominant TV broadcaster in Southern Idaho by maintaining high audience ratings, solid news credibility and service to and within our communities.
Our news team is “Putting You First.” Here is a look at recent awards:
Idaho State Broadcasting Association 2019
Tom Frank has been with KMVT since the mid-1970s. He’s worn a number of hats, seen many changes in the broadcast industry and even been part of making history. He is currently the creative services director and recently received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award.
He is a staple in the community and at KMVT.
You can read about some of the highlights of his time at KMVT in this article: “KMVT employee wins lifetime achievement award.”
Thanks, Tom, for all you do!
Kelsey Souto did a Veteran’s Day Special called “Healing Heroes.”
She outlines the daily battle fought by military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and the urgent task to curb veteran su***de. She sees what veterans and veteran groups are doing to help the lives of those who’ve put so much on the line for their families and their country.
“Men and women heading to war, then returning to their families a shell of who they once were, sometimes trying to fight dangerous days that continue to haunt their minds.”
Elenee Dao attended one Burley group’s event to remember those who’ve lost their life to an overdose. This was on Black Balloon Day.
Addiction is a struggle for a number in the Magic Valley community. One Burley group hopes to help others along the road to recovery.
She talks about the somber moment the names of those who have died were read aloud.
"Let's get awareness out there. Let's bring this recovery and hope to Mini-Cassia area," said Marcy Bruderer, the director of the Mini-Cassia Transitional Living Center.
Idaho Press Club Awards for 2019
Garrett Hottle-1st Place - Weathercast
Brittany Cooper-1st Place - Sportscast
Brittany Cooper-1st Place - Election Reporting
Brian Neudorff-2nd Place - Weathercast
Brittany Cooper-2nd Place - Sports News Story
Garret Hottle-2nd Place - General News Report
Ricardo Coronado-3rd Place - Education Reporting
Rachael Fabbi-3rd Place - Rookie of the year
Kelsey Souto-3rd Place - General News Report
