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.
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.
CW Network launches first original FAST channel
The channel, available on the CW Network website, offers a marathon of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us"
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.
Nexstar says Hawaiian Telcom trying to re-write cable retrans rules
The largest broadcaster in America says the cable operator seeks to deprive them of certain legal rights.
WADL sale termination date pushed to June at FCC’s urging
Mission and Adell Broadcasting have agreed to extend a shot clock for a deal concerning Detroit TV station WADL at the urging of a top FCC official.
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.
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.