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.
DirecTV presses ahead with antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar
DirecTV says it still has issues with Nexstar's use of so-called "sidecar" businesses to extract higher rates for local TV channels.
NewsNation gets Dan Abrams for several more years
NewsNation host Dan Abrams will stay at the upstart cable news channel under a new multi-year deal announced this week.
DirecTV, Nexstar finalize new channel carriage deal
DirecTV and Nexstar have finalized their carriage deal that brings more than 160 local stations back to the satellite and streaming platform.
DirecTV brings back Nexstar channels under “temporary” agreement
DirecTV will restore dozens of ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates owned by Nexstar to its satellite and streaming services under a "temporary" agreement reached this weekend.
Disney shoots down rumors ABC network, stations offered to Nexstar
A Disney spokesperson says reports that the company is talking with Nexstar about buying ABC are "unfounded."
Discussions continue between DirecTV, Nexstar, but no deal yet
Nexstar and DirecTV are holding regular discussions with the goal of resolving its carriage dispute, a Nexstar executive said on Wednesday.
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.