Mission Broadcasting
FCC orders WPIX to be sold — either to Nexstar, or someone else
The FCC has ordered a clean sale of WPIX to Nexstar or an unrelated third party; a Nexstar executive said the company is willing to battle the order in court.
FCC fines Nexstar $1.2 million over WPIX control
The agency said Nexstar walked back certain promises made when it sought approval to merge with Tribune, and exerted too much control over WPIX when its license was transferred to Mission.
Rev. Jesse Jackson urges FCC to approve WADL sale
In a letter sent to the FCC's top commissioner, the activist said it was beyond time for the agency to act on the matter.
Nexstar vows to fight FCC fine over WPIX deal with Comcast
Nexstar Media Group has appealed a $150,000 fine imposed against it over contract negotiations with Comcast concerning carriage of WPIX-TV two years ago.
Top FCC officials holds meeting on pending WADL sale
Top officials at the FCC met with key industry stakeholders over a proposed purchase of Detroit TV station WADL by Mission Broadcasting.
Dish resolves carriage dispute with Mission Broadcasting
Dish Network has restored around three dozen local television stations licensed to Mission Broadcasting following a year-long dispute.
ATVA criticizes Nexstar’s takeover of Phoenix TV station
The ATVA says Nexstar's plan to take over a Phoenix TV station is further proof the company is willing to sidestep federal ownership rules.
Minority groups rally around WADL owner, urge FCC to approve sale to Mission
Exclusive: Two civil rights groups and the owner of WADL-TV have sent letters to the FCC urging the agency to approve the station's sale to Mission Broadcasting.
WADL owner Adell preparing lawsuit against Scripps over CW
Kevin Adell says he is prepared to sue Scripps for "tortious interference" after Scripps and Nexstar announced an affiliation deal for the CW Network in Detroit.
WADL sends cease-and-desist to Scripps over CW in Detroit
Station owner Kevin Adell says his company may commence legal action against Nexstar, Scripps if the CW Network move to WMYD is permanent.
Nexstar finds new home for CW Network in Detroit
CW Network shows and live sports will move to WMYD, a former independent station owned by Scripps.
WADL pulls CW Network programming, blames delay in selling station
The family that owns the station has been trying to sell it to Nexstar-controlled Mission Broadcasting for months, but protests brought to the FCC have held up the transaction.