 The station was initially licensed as K14IF channel 14 in 1993.K14IF was owned by Clarabelle F. Boone; under her ownership, the station began its affiliation with the Home Shopping Network.On November 23, 1994, K14IF was sold to West LPTV, Inc.

On June 14, 1996, K14IF was sold to Silver King Communications (later USA broadcasting), the broadcasting arm of HSN.