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TV station working with police after Facebook “hacked” with child porn
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TV station working with police after Facebook “hacked” with child porn

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The NBC affiliate for South Ben says it contacted police after someone posted porn on their Facebook page.

FCC proposes fine against Gray over Alaska TV stations
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FCC proposes fine against Gray over Alaska TV stations

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Federal regulators are seeking a half-million dollar fine against Gray Television over its ownership of two television stations in Alaska.

Gray Television to purchase Meredith stations for $2.7 billion
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Gray Television to purchase Meredith stations for $2.7 billion

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Gray Television says it will acquire more than a dozen local television stations operated by Meredith Corporation in a deal valued at $2.7 billion.

Allen Media adds 7 more local TV stations into portfolio
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Allen Media adds 7 more local TV stations into portfolio

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Allen Media Group has added seven more local television stations to its portfolio.

Feds investigating fake checks that claim to be from small TV station
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Feds investigating fake checks that claim to be from small TV station

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Matthew Keys

For months, people across the country have reported receiving fake checks that purport to come from a station in Michigan.

Hurricane topples TV transmission tower, knocks station off air
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Hurricane topples TV transmission tower, knocks station off air

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Hurricane Laura toppled KPLC Channel 7’s transmission tower, knocking the station off the air and leaving its studio in disarray.

Mergers helped local stations stave off coronavirus business woes, report says
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Mergers helped local stations stave off coronavirus business woes, report says

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Consolidation coupled with a focus on re-transmission agreements have helped local stations weather the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bidding war heats up for Tegna television stations
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Bidding war heats up for Tegna television stations

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Matthew Keys

A pair of unsolicited offers made late last week could bring new ownership to a local television station near you.

Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel
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Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel

Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Haystack TV, a free streaming TV service that aggregates news stories from local and national organizations, has launched a dedicated Super Tuesday channel.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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