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.
Police obtain search warrant after Nexstar weatherman arrested for DUI
Police in Texas obtained a search warrant to compel a Nexstar weatherman to provide a blood sample after his DUI arrest.
Sinclair deal with Nexstar returns some CW affiliates to DirecTV
The renewed agreement between the two broadcasters allows Sinclair to negotiate carriage of its affiliates with streaming cable alternatives.
Nexstar closes purchase of KUSI-TV in San Diego
Nexstar has finalized its purchase of KUSI-TV, an independent station in San Diego that will serve as the new home of the CW later this year.
Nexstar quietly moves CW affiliation to Detroit’s WADL
Nexstar has quietly moved its CW Network programming to a low-rated TV station in Detroit that is at the center of a battle involving the FCC.
YouTube TV to drop CW Network programming in some areas
YouTube TV customers in four areas will lose access to CW Network shows due to affiliation changes, starting Friday.
Paramount will pull CW affiliation from 8 stations on Friday
Paramount will drop CW affiliations from eight of its TV stations on Friday, with network programming moving to other stations in each market.
Nexstar moves CW Network in Seattle, Pittsburgh and Oklahoma City
Nexstar says it will move CW shows to new TV stations in Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh and Seattle in September.
Nexstar picks former Turner station for CW Network in Atlanta
Nexstar will move its CW Network affiliation from WUPA to WPCH-TV in Atlanta, starting September 1.
Nexstar readies new CW Network affiliates in Pittsburgh, Seattle
Exclusive: Nexstar is set to reveal new affiliates for its CW Network programming in Seattle and Pittsburg, possibly as soon as next week.
Nexstar faces challenge of 14 broadcast licenses at FCC
The former owner of a Rhode Island TV station, now owned by Nexstar, alleges the company violated FCC rules regarding the disclosure of public inspection files.
KCRA-TV news producer dies in fatal fall at Folsom Lake
Kathryn "Katie" Hoedt fell after using an illegal rope swing at the California State Park, officials said.
Nexstar spat with DirecTV impacts local news during Hawaii fires
DirecTV customers impacted by the Maui fires are without two source of local news due to an ongoing dispute with Nexstar.