KMID-TV got its authorization with ABC network in 1982 when its association with NBC was replaced by KTPX-TV. KMID-TV was auctioned off along with its two side stations by Lorimar-Telepictures in 1987. Goltrin Comm. acquired the possession of KMID in accordance with KSPR-TV and KCPM-TV. Goltrin auctioned off all these outlets in 1988. After switching its possession to different companies, it was finally bought by Nexstar Broadcasting who is present owners in 2000.
KMID Local News Live:
KMID stop its evening transmission of the newscast in 2003 due to the poor rating in the area of Permian Basin and news night was reinstated on Sunday transmission in late 2006. Nexstar Media Group acquired the entire group on April 24, 2013, from Communications Corporation of America. Virtually duopoly with KMID under shared sales agreement with KPEJ, Nexstar decided to sell out the KPEJ to Marshall Broadcasting Group on June 6, 2014. Under federal rules and regulations, KMID shifted its analog transmission over VHF channel 2 on June 12, 2009, which was become the full-power television station in the United States.
News App:
This news application is powered by ABC Big 2 which has news updates locally and national based weather and sports news. KMID ABC 2 news team is providing newscasting headlines and bulletins during weekdays and weekends. You can watch news and videos of your choice and choice by a favorite news anchor. This application provides you the entire week’s weather details and lives alerts in case of severe weather conditions. Breaking news has an optional alert feature in this mobile app which keeps you updated via push notifications from the news team.
News Team:
The news team of KMID ABC 2 is having professional and energetic team members who are 24 hours ready to deliver news updates during transmission. Madalyn Bierster, Karsen Buschjost are the evening anchors of ABC 2 news. Morning anchors and reporters of KMID 2 have Caitlin Landers, Samantha Smerechniak, and Marc Thomas. Special contributions from Washington Correspondents are Alex Limon, Anna Wiernicki and Brie Jackson covered the main news from outside of Texas.
Madalyn Bierster
Caitlin Landers
Samantha Smerechniak
Marc Thomas
Alex Limon
Anna Wiernicki
Brie Jackson
Karsen Buschjost
Weather App:
Weather app from KMID ABC 2 brings you the more legible text designs and articles on its mobile app. The meteorologist team of the channel is delivering weather updates including reports of daily and weekly forecast reports which are available on this application. Heavy rainfalls and snow falling during winter prediction are also available and updated every minute during transmission. It can also deliver weather alerts in case of bad weather situations.
First Weather Alert:
Chief Meteorologist Chase Menendez has the responsibility from channel 2 to cover and report weather information with his team and generate such weather alerts if necessary. Ryan DePhillips is also working as a meteorologist with the weather forecasting team. Those first weather alerts are issued in many ways which include weather transmission and mobile applications. An interactive radar system provides clear images in high-definition results and mapping.
Live Streaming:
Live streaming servicing are covered national and local-based events and is captured by HD cameras from KMID ABC 2 team. Ben Peck as sports director and Cameron Stuart is the weekend sports anchor which fully covered the live transmission during matches and high school games. Direct streaming services can be availed by subscribing to the channel and monthly/yearly payments for full premium services. Cable connections and the digital antenna is the main source of getting this station services.
KMID ABC 2 is authorized of ABC network which is permitted to cover the areas of Midland, Texas, and also broadcasts in the region of Permian Basin. Nexstar Media Group possesses the station which also controls the transmissions of KPEJ-TV which is an authorized Fox network through mutual services accord with possessors Mission Broadcasting. The transmission facilities of KMID-TV are carried out from the region of Andrews County. KMID-TV is easily accessible for viewers across the market to watch on channel 3 and Grande Communications via cable carriers. KMID ABC 2 started its first-ever broadcast in 1953. It has been an ancient television outlet in the markets of Odessa and Midland. Initially, it used to broadcast from all major networks. However, it was mainly authorized with the NBC network at that time.
