Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Pearl TV claims “major progress” on NextGen TV affordability, but announcement light on details
Questions remain over who Pearl TV is working with on the affordable box program and whether the organization can uphold its promise of $60 boxes in light of computer component shortages.
Missouri news groups sue Highway Patrol over crash records
The lawsuit alleges the Patrol began withholding names and other information in 2024 after decades of providing unredacted records.
Nexstar asks FCC to reject stay of national TV ownership cap repeal
Public interest groups, labor unions and cable operators have challenged the FCC's decision while seeking judicial review.
C-SPAN taps YouTube creators for Election Night coverage
The YouTube creators will host separate programs on C-SPAN 2 and C-SPAN 3, contributing to the network's commercial-free coverage on Election Night.
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Hearst Television hires TEGNA veteran Chris Plourde for distribution role
Plourde joins Hearst after 20 years at TEGNA, most recently as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.
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King County TV adopts automated audio descriptions for government meetings
The station produces four to six meetings weekly, totaling 10 to 12 hours of programming, and is working toward ADA Title II accessibility compliance.
Fire disrupts newscasts at California TV station
A local television station in California is back on the air after a small fire broke out at its studios earlier this week.
Police make arrest in Bakersfield TV station shootings
Police in California have arrested a woman in connection with at least two drive-by shootings outside a local television station.
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TEGNA appoints Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta, Macon TV stations
Thomas most-recently oversaw TEGNA's TV stations in parts of Florida; he previously worked at the broadcaster's Atlanta duopoly as their station manager.
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Sinclair brings the Heat with basketball games on local TV in Florida
Sinclair, Inc. has reached a deal with the Miami Heat basketball team to bring most of its live games to free broadcast TV in West Palm Beach this season.
NAB Legal Chief Rick Kaplan to step down in January
Shawn Donilon, currently Executive Vice President of Government Relations, will lead the combined operation as Chief Advocacy Officer.
Supreme Court blocks order forcing FCC ruling on political ad rates
The Supreme Court said federal law requires the FCC to resolve administrative challenges but does not establish a specific deadline for doing so.