KMBC-TV

KMBC-TV is a television station licensed to Kansas City, Missouri, United States, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area as an affiliate of ABC. It is owned by Hearst Television. The station's studios are located on Winchester Avenue in the historic broadcast district in Midtown Kansas City, and its transmitter is located in the Blue Ridge section of Independence, Missouri.

KMBC-TV broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 9 (virtual channel 9.1).

Founded by Cook Paint and Varnish Company, KMBC-TV began broadcasting on September 27, 1953. It originally shared a CBS affiliation with WHB-TV (channel 4, now KCTV). In 1955, KMBC-TV became the primary ABC affiliate for the Kansas City area.

Over the years, KMBC-TV has been known for its strong local news coverage and community involvement. It produces a variety of local news programs, including morning, noon, evening, and late-night newscasts. The station's news team has received numerous awards for its reporting.

In addition to its ABC programming and local news, KMBC-TV also broadcasts syndicated programming. The station's website, kmbc.com, provides online news, weather, and sports information.