KPLC-TV
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
KPLC-TV is a television broadcasting station serving Southwest Louisiana from Lake Charles, providing local news, sports, and community programming. Since its start in 1954, it has grown through investments in transmission infrastructure, expanding its reach across the region. The station also maintains a strong online presence at kplctv.com, which has been among the most-visited local sites in the area. Over the years, the station has been part of larger media groups and undergone multiple ownership changes, with transitions that broadened its market reach. In 2004 it began digital broadcasting, aligning with industry shifts, and in 2005 its on-air and online coverage of Hurricane Rita highlighted its commitment to incident reporting. The operation is a mid-sized broadcaster based in Lake Charles that has earned industry recognitions, including Small Market Television Station of the Year in 2020, and has ranked among the top five Nielsen-rated stations nationally.