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.
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.
Judge tosses DirecTV’s antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar Media
DirecTV failed to raise a valid antitrust claim against Nexstar concerning carriage fees paid for channels, the judge said.
Some Fox, ABC affiliates might be missing from new sports streaming service
The joint venture being developed by Fox, Disney's ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery might not offer every ABC and Fox station as once suggested.
Nexstar asks FCC to reduce $720,000 fine over Hawaiian Telcom spat
Nexstar Media Group is asking the FCC to eliminate or substantially lower a fine related to its contract negotiations with Hawaiian Telcom last year.
Nexstar brings down Texas TV tower at risk of collapse
Some residents were evacuated ahead of the tower's decommissioning, and classes were cancelled at a nearby school.
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 asks court to review FCC ownership limits
Nexstar is asking a federal court to review a decision by the FCC last December that upholds broadcast ownership limitations.
Nexstar loses $273 million on CW Network in 2023
The CW broadcast network earned just $250 million in revenue during Nexstar's first full calendar year as majority owner.
Nexstar Media sees net revenue drop 5.3 percent in 2023
The largest independent owner of television stations in the country saw its net revenue fall to $4.933 billion during 2023.
Man sets fire to cars at Nexstar Fox affiliate in San Diego
Police are searching for a person who set several cars on fire and burned a parking lot security system at the studios of KSWB in San Diego on Monday.
Gun report prompts evacuation at Nexstar’s WDCW
The threat was made by a new employee, who has since been fired.
Ashleigh Banfield signs new contract with NewsNation
The network characterized it as a "multi-year contract" that will keep Banfield's eponymous show on the channel for a while longer.