Who-Tv 13

WHO-HD is the first FULL high-definition television station in Iowa. All Channel 13 Newscasts are in beautiful 1080i high definition.

Channel 13 News continues to be the innovative news leader in central Iowa producing the most live local news and entertainment. The technological leader, WHO-HD Channel 13 was the first commercial television station in Iowa to: use videotape, broadcast live from news events, employ live Doppler radar, broadcast in high-definition, produce high-definition local news segments, and first high definition syndicated programming.

WHO Radio was originally owned by Bankers Life of Des Moines. The station was eventually asked to choose call letters. “WHO” was chosen by the company’s manager in response to inquiries of “Who is this?” and “Who are we listening to?” In 1930, Colonel B. J. Palmer, noted for his progressive thinking, purchased WHO Radio and plans were made for expansion. In 1933, WHO was granted an increase in its operating power to 50,000 watts, making it one of the few stations in the country with such a vast coverage area. On April 26, 1954, WHO-TV was authorized to telecast on Channel 13 with maximum power. Since its beginning, the television station has been affiliated with the NBC network.

In 1996, The New York Times Company purchased WHO-TV 13 from Palmer Communications Inc. Today, WHO-HD Channel 13 is owned by Local TV LLC, a broadcast holding company created in 2007 to acquire nine heritage television stations in eight mid¬sized markets. In 2008, the company acquired eight large-market Fox Affiliates previously owned by News Corporation. Local TV is owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners, management and a consortium of bankers and high yield lenders.