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 to move CW Network programming to KQCA in Sacramento
Starting September 1, CW Network shows will air on KQCA-TV (Channel 58), the Hearst-owned station that currently offers MyNetwork programming.
Cable TV group opposes ‘all-in’ pricing proposal at FCC, citing high bills
A consortium representing small and rural cable operators claims customers will be "troubled" to learn the real cost of their television service.
Nexstar calls Nielsen measuring tools ‘inadequate,’ seeks alternative
The largest owner of local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC broadcast stations is done with Nielsen.
CW Network to start airing NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025
The CW Network has inked a deal to begin offering NASCAR's Xfinity Series stock car races, starting in 2025.
Nexstar weatherman hires attorney after DUI arrest
Semi-retired forecaster Jim Spencer has hired an Austin-based criminal defens attorney following a car crash and DUI arrest in July.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.
Hawaiian Telcom reaches deal with Nexstar after FCC complaint
Despite the agreement, Hawaiian Telcom says it will not drop its FCC complaint against Nexstar Media Group.
Nexstar weatherman arrested for DUI after crashing Lexus in Texas
KXAN weatherman Jimmy Spencer was arrested after police said he crashed his Lexus into a barricade.
Hawaiian Telcom says Nexstar ordered it to withdraw FCC complaint
The demand came after Nexstar and Hawaiian Telcom had reached a tentative agreement to restore two broadcast channels and NewsNation to the cable service.
DirecTV says Nexstar forcing Sinclair to withhold CW Network programming
DirecTV has accused Nexstar Media Group of forcing another broadcaster to black out its CW Network programming on its streaming platform.
A quick guide to the dispute between DirecTV and Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar and DirecTV have been locked into a weeks-long dispute over fees for local ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and CW stations on DirecTV satellite and streaming.
Hawaiian Telcom files complaint against Nexstar
The complaint submitted to the FCC says Nexstar is not negotiating in good faith toward a new carriage agreement for several stations.