KAGW-CD
A low-power Class A television station serving Wichita, Kansas, with a main channel affiliated with Cozi TV and additional digital multicast programming.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Overview
KAGW-CD is a low-power, Class A television station serving Wichita, Kansas, and surrounding parts of Sedgwick County. The station broadcasts on digital channel 26 and is owned by Great Plains Television. It operates alongside K30RF-D, with the two stations sharing offices on South Greenwood Street in Wichita. KAGW-CD's transmitter is located in rural northwestern Sedgwick County, north-northeast of Colwich. The station began broadcasting on June 6, 1998, under the call sign K53EO on UHF channel 53. Its earliest programming included America's Voice and ZDTV. In November 1998, the station became KTQW-LP, a call sign associated with the slogan “Total Quality Wichita.” For a period, it served as the only over-the-air affiliate of the cable and satellite service that developed into TechTV. TechTV programming occupied most of the broadcast day, while the station reserved several hours for locally produced material. By 2003, The Sportsman Channel had replaced TechTV programming on weekends. KAGW-CD's technical and regulatory profile changed during the 2000s. The station moved from channel 53 to UHF channel 49 in June 2004 and received Class A status, becoming KTQW-CA. In 2006, Knowledge LC sold the station to Great Plains Television Network, LLC. The Federal Communications Commission approved the transaction on December 14, 2006, and the sale closed on December 21. In January 2007, the station adopted the call sign KGPT-CA, reflecting the Kansas Great Plains Television Network identity. A major technical expansion occurred on August 6, 2013. The station moved to digital UHF channel 26, began operating from a newly constructed tower north-northeast of Colwich, and increased its effective radiated power to 15 kilowatts. The changes substantially expanded its coverage area compared with the earlier operation. The station subsequently used multiple digital subchannels to carry programming from several networks, with Cozi TV identified as the principal network on its main channel. It has also carried or produced locally oriented programs, including WichitaLiberty.TV and Ascension Café. In late 2020, the station became involved in an ownership-related legal proceeding. A Kansas court placed it into receivership after Urban Investment Broadcasting alleged that Great Plains Television had not satisfied the terms of a promissory note connected with the acquisition. Tyler Brown was appointed receiver. The call sign changed to KAGW-CD on July 1, 2021, and the station rebranded as KAGW 26 three days later. The KAGW identity was described as standing for “Keep America Great Wichita,” while the station's stated slogan used “Keep America Great Kansas,” a variation of the political phrase used in Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. KAGW-CD has also used television and online distribution for community and military-related programming. Its best-documented special was Yellow Ribbons From Home, broadcast on July 4, 2007. The program featured messages for U.S. military personnel and their families from relatives, Kansas political figures, Wichita's mayor, and country-music performers. The station streamed the program and later made it available on demand through its website, extending its reach to service members stationed outside the region.
History
KAGW-CD began service on June 6, 1998, as K53EO, a low-power station broadcasting on UHF channel 53 in the Wichita, Kansas, market. Its initial affiliations included America's Voice and ZDTV. On November 16, 1998, the station changed its call sign to KTQW-LP, reflecting the “Total Quality Wichita” slogan. It subsequently became the sole broadcast affiliate of the television service that evolved into TechTV, carrying that network for most of the broadcast day and filling the remaining hours with locally produced programs. The station's programming mix changed by 2003, when The Sportsman Channel replaced TechTV on weekends. A technical transition followed on June 10, 2004, when the station moved to UHF channel 49 and upgraded its license to Class A status. Its call sign consequently became KTQW-CA. Ownership changed in 2006. Knowledge LC sold the station to Great Plains Television Network, LLC. The FCC approved the transaction on December 14, 2006, and the transaction closed on December 21. On January 8, 2007, the station became KGPT-CA, aligning its call letters with the Kansas Great Plains Television Network identity. During this period, the station pursued greater technical coverage, including an application to raise effective radiated power from 4.8 to 13.91 kilowatts. On August 6, 2013, the station moved its digital operation to UHF channel 26. It also began transmitting from a newly built tower in rural northwestern Sedgwick County, north-northeast of Colwich, and raised effective radiated power to 15 kilowatts. The move expanded the station's service area and established the technical basis for its later KAGW 26 identity. KAGW-CD has used its digital capacity to carry multiple multicast networks. Cozi TV has been identified with the principal channel, while additional subchannels have carried programming from other networks. The station has also been associated with locally produced programs including WichitaLiberty.TV and Ascension Café. The station's most prominent documented community special was Yellow Ribbons From Home, broadcast on July 4, 2007. It presented recorded greetings to U.S. military personnel and their relatives, including messages from Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Kansas congressional representatives, former Senator Bob Dole, and Wichita mayor Carl Brewer. Country performers also contributed messages and performances. The program was streamed and later offered on demand through the station's website. On June 22, 2007, Governor Sebelius proclaimed July Yellow Ribbons From Home Month in connection with the broadcast. A legal dispute affected the station's ownership structure in December 2020. Following a claim by former owner Urban Investment Broadcasting that Great Plains Television had failed to meet obligations under a promissory note, a Kansas court ordered the station into receivership and appointed Tyler Brown as receiver. The station changed its call sign to KAGW-CD on July 1, 2021, and adopted the KAGW 26 branding on July 4. The name was explained as “Keep America Great Wichita,” although the station's slogan used “Keep America Great Kansas.” This identity referenced the “Keep America Great” slogan associated with Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign.
- 2021
KAGW-CD identity introduced
[1]The station adopts the KAGW-CD call sign on July 1 and begins using the KAGW 26 brand on July 4.
- 2020
Court-ordered receivership
[1]A Kansas court places the station into receivership following an ownership-related promissory-note dispute.
- 2013
Digital move to channel 26
[1]The station moves to UHF channel 26, begins operation from a new tower near Colwich, and increases effective radiated power to 15 kilowatts.
- 2007
Station becomes KGPT-CA
[1]The call sign changes to KGPT-CA on January 8 to reflect the Kansas Great Plains Television Network identity.
- 2006
Great Plains Television acquisition
[1]Knowledge LC sells the station to Great Plains Television Network, LLC; the FCC approves the sale in December and the transaction closes later that month.
- 2004
Channel and license transition
[1]The station moves to UHF channel 49 and receives Class A status, becoming KTQW-CA.
- 2003
Weekend programming changes
[1]The Sportsman Channel replaces TechTV programming on weekends.
- 1998
K53EO begins broadcasting
[1]The station signs on June 6 as K53EO on UHF channel 53, initially carrying America's Voice and ZDTV programming.
- 1998
Call sign changes to KTQW-LP
[1]The station adopts the KTQW-LP call sign on November 16, associated with the “Total Quality Wichita” slogan.
Products and positioning
A Wichita-area over-the-air television outlet combining national digital multicast networks with selected local programming and community-oriented specials.
Digital multicast television network
Cozi TV
Cozi TV is identified as the network carried on KAGW-CD's principal digital channel. Its presence gives the station a nationally supplied entertainment schedule within the Wichita market, alongside the station's other multicast offerings.
Television broadcasting
Digital multicast subchannels
KAGW-CD uses its digital television signal to distribute programming from multiple networks. The available reference material identifies eight network services in the station's digital multiplex, although it does not provide a complete current subchannel list.
Locally produced television program
WichitaLiberty.TV
WichitaLiberty.TV is one of the locally produced programs associated with the station. The available reference material does not specify its full production period, format, or current availability.
Locally produced television program
Ascension Café
Ascension Café is another locally produced program previously carried by the station. Further details about its subject matter, production dates, and present status are not established in the supplied sources.
Community television special · 2007
Yellow Ribbons From Home
A July 4, 2007 special honoring U.S. military personnel and their families. It combined family video greetings, messages from Kansas and Wichita public officials, and contributions from country-music performers. The station also streamed the special and made it available on demand.
Marketing campaigns
- 2021KAGW 26 rebranding
Wichita · Kansas
Following the KAGW-CD call-sign change, the station adopted the KAGW 26 identity and a “Keep America Great” themed slogan.
Outcome. The new branding was introduced on July 4, 2021. The station described the name as “Keep America Great Wichita” and used “Keep America Great Kansas” as its slogan.
- 2007Yellow Ribbons From Home
Wichita · Kansas · Online
A community and military-support broadcast presented greetings to deployed U.S. military personnel and their families. Participants included Kansas officials, Wichita's mayor, members of Congress, former Senator Bob Dole, and country-music artists.
Outcome. The program aired on July 4, 2007, was streamed online, and was later offered on demand. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius proclaimed July Yellow Ribbons From Home Month.
Brand decisions
2020
Court-ordered receivershipOtherBackground
Urban Investment Broadcasting sued Great Plains Television, alleging that the station owner had not fulfilled obligations under a promissory note used to acquire the station.
Action taken
A Kansas court placed the station into receivership and appointed Tyler Brown as receiver.
Aftermath
The station later changed its call sign to KAGW-CD in July 2021 and adopted KAGW 26 branding.
2013
Digital transmission expansionGeneration changeBackground
The station sought a stronger and broader digital signal for the Wichita area.
Action taken
On August 6, the station moved to UHF channel 26, began transmitting from a new tower near Colwich, and raised effective radiated power to 15 kilowatts.
Aftermath
The change substantially increased the station's coverage area.
2006
Sale to Great Plains Television NetworkM&ABackground
Knowledge LC sold the station to Great Plains Television Network, LLC.
Action taken
The FCC approved the transaction on December 14, 2006, and the sale closed on December 21.
Aftermath
The station changed its call sign to KGPT-CA in January 2007 to align with the acquiring company's Kansas Great Plains identity.
Recent events
- 2021
Station adopts the KAGW-CD call sign[1]
Other
The station changed its call sign from KGPT-CA to KAGW-CD on July 1, 2021.
- 2021
KAGW 26 branding introduced[1]
Campaign · Other
On July 4, 2021, the station rebranded on air as KAGW 26 and used a “Keep America Great” themed identity.
- 2020
KAGW-CD enters court-ordered receivership[1]
Lawsuit · Other
A Kansas court placed the station into receivership after Urban Investment Broadcasting alleged that Great Plains Television had failed to comply with the terms of a promissory note used in the acquisition of the station. Tyler Brown was appointed receiver.
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