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.
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.
Nexstar accuses DirecTV of copyright infringement
Nexstar has accused DirecTV of illegally streaming CW Network programming for months, as the war between the two companies escalates.
Nexstar sees 17 percent dip in ad revenue during Q2 2023
Nexstar saw a significant decline in its political and overall advertising revenue during the second financial quarter of the year.
Photographer sues Nexstar Media Group over copyright infringement
The Louisiana-based photographer says at least two local news websites owned by Nexstar Media used her pictures without permission.
Dennis Miller to stay on as CW Network president through 2027
Nexstar has extended the contract of Dennis Miller, the president of its CW Network, through the next four years.
Good News Roundup for August 4, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission
Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.