References analysis of the Wikipedia article "WMTV" in the English version

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"Two More Ask TV Licenses In Madison". The Capital Times. August 22, 1952. pp. 1, 2. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Merge 2 Bids for TV Channel 33". The Capital Times. December 29, 1952. pp. 1, 2. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"FCC Grants WMFM Television Channel 33". Wisconsin State Journal. January 24, 1953. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Station WMTV Begins Testing at 5 P.M. Today". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. July 8, 1953. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV Dedication Program Telecast Tonight at 7 P. M." Wisconsin State Journal. July 19, 1953. p. 5:4. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WKOW-TV Starts Telecasting". Wisconsin State Journal. July 9, 1953. p. 2:1. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV to Carry Shows of 3 Major Networks". Wisconsin State Journal. April 9, 1953. p. 2:5. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV Creates New Landmark". Wisconsin State Journal. July 12, 1953. p. 2:5. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Wineke, William R. (February 3, 1998). "Shaping a city: African Americans have played large role in Madison history". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1C. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

"WKOW-TV Joins ABC Network". Wisconsin State Journal. September 8, 1956. p. 11. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Badger Broadcast Co. May Purchase Interest In WMTV". The Capital Times. March 7, 1956. p. 1. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Madison TV Co. File Papers of Incorporation". Wisconsin State Journal. May 9, 1956. p. 2:4. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Plan to Buy WMTV Is Discontinued". The Capital Times. August 21, 1956. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Miami Group Buys WMTV: FCC Approval of Sale Expected". Wisconsin State Journal. May 29, 1957. pp. 1, 2. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV Price Is $350,000". The Capital Times. June 29, 1957. p. 5. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Pact Subject to FCC Consent: Group Agrees to Purchase WMTV". The Capital Times. March 5, 1958. pp. 1, 4. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Purchase of WMTV Approved". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. April 3, 1958. p. 1, 4. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV Is Given Authority to File For Channel 15". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. April 6, 1961. p. 16. Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV Starts on Channel 15". Wisconsin State Journal. October 26, 1961. p. 2:5. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Valley Corp. Buys Madison TV Station". The Daily Tribune. December 13, 1962. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV's Sale by Lee Group Is Approved". Wisconsin State Journal. May 16, 1963. p. 16. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Richard Dudley Is TV Firm Officer; Replaces Late George T. Frechette". The Daily Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. September 30, 1963. p. 1. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"WMTV Boosts Output Power". The Capital Times. September 11, 1965. p. 3. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"TV Corporation Has New Name". Wausau Daily Herald. Wausau, Wisconsin. January 9, 1967. p. 7. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"An Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1533". Wisconsin State Journal. September 3, 1963. p. 2:5. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

"Legal Notice". Wisconsin State Journal. October 13, 1965. p. 2:3. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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Carr, Debra (December 26, 1980). "Nielsen Company surveys market: WMTV news ranked top in Dane County". The Capital Times. p. 79. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Carr, Debra (January 16, 1984). "Local TV news shows vie for lead in ratings". The Capital Times. p. 35. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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Egerton, Brooks (August 26, 1985). "WMTV's Paula Dilworth takes Vegas job". The Capital Times. pp. 21, 23. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Egerton, Brooks (September 7, 1985). "In swirl of changing faces: 15's Leonard takes the heat". The Capital Times. p. 7. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Storch, Charles (October 16, 1987). "Adams agrees to buy 5 Wesray TV stations". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. p. 3:4. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Riddle, Jennifer (June 12, 1991). "Ch. 15 owner defaults on $283 million". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 6B. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Wendling, Patrice (August 29, 1991). "WISC-TV ratings coup impressive". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. pp. 1D, 8D. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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Alesia, Tom (September 5, 1996). "Olympics help NBC 15 win the gold in TV ratings". The Capital Times. p. Rhythm 8. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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Rickert, Chris (February 15, 2009). "Channel 15 to turn off analog Monday". Wisconsin State Journal. p. D3. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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