Mission Broadcasting
FCC approves sale of WADL to Mission with conditions
The FCC has conditionally approved Mission Broadcasting's purchase of WADL-TV in Detroit, according to an order obtained by The Desk on Tuesday.
Nexstar appeals FCC’s $1.2 million fine over WPIX control
The broadcaster says the agency acted outside the scope of its authority and broke with long-standing precedent concerning local marketing agreements.
Minority groups call for rallies in response to FCC inaction on WADL deal
Faith-based community and the Rainbow Push Coalition have encouraged the FCC to approve the station's sale to Mission Broadcasting.
Exclusive: WADL owner Adell says station’s sale to Mission likely dead
Kevin Adell said he is not convinced the $75 million transfer of WADL to Mission will ever be approved by the FCC, drawing on concerns raised during his latest meeting with the agency.
WADL to hold fresh meeting with FCC as sale to Mission remains pending
It will be the fifth time Kevin Adell has met with FCC officials over the proposed sale to a Nexstar-controlled entity.
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.