ABC News Radio

ABC News Radio serves as the radio branch of ABC News, which is part of the ABC Television Network in the United States. Previously known as ABC Radio News, it provides hourly newscasts to its affiliates through Skyview Networks. ABC News Radio holds the title of the largest commercial radio news organization in the country. On November 22, 1963, ABC Radio made history by delivering the first broadcast report regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The tragic event occurred in Dallas, Texas, at 18:30 UTC, and Don Gardiner was the one who anchored the first bulletin just six minutes later at 18:36:50 UTC, ahead of all other radio and television networks.