NewsNation
NewsNation is a cable news channel owned by Nexstar Media Group. The channel was previously known as WGN America and WGN Superstation. The channel is based in Chicago, with additional studios in New York City.
John Ferracane to resign from Nexstar’s NewsNation
A Nexstar executive in charge of live programming at NewsNation is leaving the company after two years.
NewsNation to franchise The Hill brand for panel show
NewsNation will launch a political affairs panel show that franchises the brand name of its politics-centric website The Hill.
Charges dropped against arrested NewsNation reporter
Charges have been dropped against a NewsNation reporter who was arrested at a press conference in Ohio.
NewsNation reporter ‘hostile’ before arrest, official says
A NewsNation reporter was "hostile" with law enforcement prior to his arrest at a press conference on Wednesday, a government official says.
NewsNation reporter released from jail after arrest during briefing
Evan Lambert, a journalist for Nexstar's NewsNation, was arrested on allegations of disorderly conduct while he was delivering a live report during a press conference.
Elizabeth Vargas to host show for NewsNation
Elizabeth Vargas will host a new hour-long weekday news program for Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation
NewsNation falls behind CNBC for midterm coverage
Around 93,000 households watch NewsNation's coverage of the midterm election in prime-time, according to data reviewed by The Desk.
Chris Cuomo wants to change time slots, report says
Chris Cuomo has requested a new time slot in order to generate higher ratings at NewsNation, according to a report.
Nexstar stations pulled from Verizon Fios over fees
Nexstar pulled its TV stations from Verizon Fios systems on Saturday over a dispute on fees associated with carriage.
Chris Cuomo’s NewsNation show starts with low ratings
Chris Cuomo had one of the highest shows at CNN, but on Monday, he had one of the lowest-rated shows in all of cable.
NewsNation will take longer to build news programming, Nexstar execs say
Nexstar's startup cable news channel NewsNation is expected to continue offering non-news programs over the next few years.
Chris Cuomo tapped to host new show at Nexstar’s NewsNation
Former CNN news personality Chris Cuomo will host a new show on Nexstar's cable network NewsNation later this year.