WMUR-TV was founded in 1954 by former governor of New Hampshire, Francis P. Murphy. The call letters of the station are derived from Murphy's name. Today, the station is owned by Hearst Television, a national multimedia company with operations serving nearly three dozen U.S cities. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, WMUR-TV provides comprehensive coverage of news in the state of New Hampshire. They offer local and national News, Sports, Weather updates, and even features on Entertainment and Health. Through its digital platform, wmur.com, WMUR-TV extends its coverage to a global audience beyond its broadcast reach. One interesting fact: WMUR-TV is the only commercial television station in New Hampshire that broadcasts local newscasts. Due to this, the station plays a significant role in New Hampshire's "first-in-the-nation" presidential primary. The station's influence in these primaries gives it a unique position within political news coverage in the United States.