KATC, LLC
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

KATC, LLC is a prominent broadcasting network serving the Acadiana region of Southwest Louisiana since its establishment in 1962. Originally launched as an affiliate of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), KATC marked its fiftieth anniversary in 2012. Today, the station reaches over 377,000 weekly viewers with a comprehensive lineup that includes local and national news, talk/shows, soap operas, sports, movies, children’s programming, and public affairs content on channel KATC-TV3. The channel is available across cable systems in key parishes including Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion. Known for its award-winning newscasts titled 'Acadiana's Newschannel,' which air at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m., KATC has received multiple Associated Press awards for Best Local Newscast in the Acadiana market. Technologically advanced, StormTeam’s Power Doppler 3000 is among the most potent radar systems on the Gulf Coast. Situated 75 feet high, this sophisticated system ensures safety by providing live updates about severe weather conditions. KATC-TV3 demonstrates its commitment to community engagement through the 'Safe Families' initiative. By collaborating with local law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other organizations, KATC disseminates critical information on health, crime, consumer protection, and weather safety. The station further promotes public awareness by organizing annual Safe Families events. Owned by the Evening Post Publishing Company, which commands media interests across multiple states and even in Argentina, KATC-TV3 is part of a well-established media conglomerate. Their diverse property holdings include television stations in Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Montana, and Texas; as well as newspapers across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas. Additionally, they own a Florida subsidiary that distributes newspaper features globally. Established under the Status: Florida.Models.Dos.FloridaCompanyStatus on August 23, 2012, KATC, LLC is headquartered at 5829 LABLELLE STREET, ORLANDO, FL, 32809. For more information or to order copies of newscasts, visit katc.com.