Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group ($NXST) is one of the biggest operators of local broadcast television stations in the United States. In addition to more than 160 local stations, Nexstar Media Group operates NewsNation (formerly WGN America), LIN Digital, Zap2It and Antenna TV. The company shares ownership of the Food Network and Cooking Channel with Discovery Networks. Nexstar is based in Irving, Texas.
Appeals court tosses challenge to FCC’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The court found the FCC is under no statutory obligation to issue a speedy full commission vote on Nexstar's merger with TEGNA.
WPIX, NewsNation evacuated after nearby building buckles in New York City
A buckling building in New York City's Manhattan borough forced the evacuation of two television newsrooms on Tuesday.
TV affiliate groups to FCC: Broadcasters face increased pressure from networks, streaming services
The affiliate groups note local TV is often relied upon for local news in smaller markets, but the current distribution and fee model afflicting those stations makes local programming investments untenable over the long term.
TEGNA appoints four more executives to senior-level roles
The appointments of four long-time broadcast industry executives comes as TEGNA continues to operate as a Nexstar subsidiary due to ongoing litigation.
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Parties in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit propose July 2027 trial date
Expert witness lists and discovery evidence would be exchange by the parties and disclosed to the court between August 2026 and February 2027, per court records.
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State AGs say appeals court should uphold Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
The states argue the injunction is necessary to preserve a meaningful remedy if they ultimately succeed in blocking the merger.
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Defamation lawsuit against Nexstar will continue, final settlement conference ends without deal
The lack of a settlement makes it all but certain that a jury will hear one or both defamation cases, which stems from a memo sent to newsroom employees in 2023.
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Nexstar, FCC ask D.C. court to toss legal challenge over TEGNA acquisition
Both say challengers are attempting to appeal a Media Bureau order concerning Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA before a final decision is made by the full FCC commission.
Nexstar expands ’30 Days of Giving’ by committing $300,000 to non-profits
Nexstar is doubling the size of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
Adrienne Roark leaves TEGNA after one year as Chief Content Officer
After just one year on the job, Adrienne Roark is hanging up her hat at local television broadcaster TEGNA.
TEGNA executives resign as Nexstar works through legal case
A number of senior-level executives at TEGNA have resigned as the broadcaster's parent company Nexstar continues to battle an antitrust lawsuit.
Nexstar Chief Legal Officer Rachel Morgan departs company
Nexstar's top legal executive is departing the company for a new opportunity, according to a memo circulated to colleagues.
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