The KTLA Morning News went on as planned Saturday morning, but without news anchor Mark Mester behind the desk.
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 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.
KTLA has fired weekend morning news anchor Mark Mester after he criticized the station for its handling of the departure of a veteran broadcaster.
Several stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar are facing thousands of dollars in fines for violating rules regarding advertising aimed at children.
KTLA news anchor Mark Mester has hired an employment lawyer as questions swirl over his future at the station.
Weekend anchor Mark Mester was suspended for criticizing how KTLA handled the resignation of long-time anchor and reporter Lynette Romero.
Nexstar’s startup cable news channel NewsNation is expected to continue offering non-news programs over the next few years.
Nexstar will acquire a 75 percent stake in the CW Network, assume operational control of it immediately, and shift programming toward reality shows.
Former CNN news personality Chris Cuomo will host a new show on Nexstar’s cable network NewsNation later this year.
Nexstar Media Group is discussing a plan with Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery to acquire a majority stake in the CW Network.
Nexstar will officially debut its newest broadcast digital network next week — but millions of Americans won’t be able to tune in right away.
