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Detroit

An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned WADL-TV in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)

DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission

Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.

The television studio and administrative offices of WADL-TV in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo via Google Street View)

WADL Detroit sold to Mission, possibly for CW move

Mission's stations are mostly-controlled by Nexstar Media Group, which is losing its CW affiliate in the Motor City.

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