It was built by and named for California-based Pappas Telecasting. KPTM affiliated with Fox in 1988, after Pappas originally sat out the network's launch, and began airing local newscasts in June 1990.
It was constructed by and designated to California-based Pappas Telecasting. KPTM joined Fox in 1988, following Pappas's initial refusal to participate in the network's inception, and started broadcasting local news in June 1990.