Cokie Roberts, veteran political broadcaster, dies at 75
She carved out her own space by landing scoops in the era before social media and playing well with both sides of the aisle while still holding the powerful to account.
Television
Articles involving the broadcast, pay and streaming television industry.
Alex Herbst, Texas meteorologist, dies at 26
“I met him briefly a few months ago when I was live at a remote and he was very kind to me,” Bonnie Hernandez, a radio personality, wrote on his Facebook page.
Nexstar, Tribune get FCC nod to merge; commissioner slams UHF discount
Nexstar Media Group is poised to become the biggest local broadcaster in the country after the FCC on Monday gave formal approval for its takeover of Tribune Broadcasting.
Tribune warns of blackout on Dish Network if agreement not reached
Tribune Media could be yanked from Dish Network’s satellite platform if both sides don’t reach a new contract by August 15.
Nexstar channels go dark on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse
The blackout impacts KRON-TV in San Francisco as well as channels in Bakersfield and Fresno.
Fake Santa Monica news site prompts real response from Angels over Tyler Skaggs death
A fake Santa Monica-oriented news website has pulled an article about pitcher Tyler Skaggs after claiming the player died from an overdose.
Nephew of FOX40’s Dennis Shanahan found after going dark during hike
Police are searching for Andrew Shanahan, the nephew of FOX40’s Dennis Shanahan, after officials say he went missing during a hike on Sunday.
AT&T makes $500,000 to not-for-profit broadcast streamer Locast
AT&T gave startup TV service Locast a $500,000 donation less than four weeks after announcing the provider would be offered on U-Verse & DirecTV.
Sacramento’s KXTV hires Jill Manuel to lead newsroom efforts
A Chicago-area media expert with previous television news experience has been tapped to lead the newsroom at Sacramento’s ABC10.
San Francisco ABC station helped Trump campaign build e-mail list
KGO-TV was one of several stations that reported on a so-called “digital birthday card” created by the GOP for Trump’s birthday.
