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.
Charges dropped against arrested NewsNation reporter
Charges have been dropped against a NewsNation reporter who was arrested at a press conference in Ohio.
NewsNation reporter ‘hostile’ before arrest, official says
A NewsNation reporter was "hostile" with law enforcement prior to his arrest at a press conference on Wednesday, a government official says.
NewsNation reporter released from jail after arrest during briefing
Evan Lambert, a journalist for Nexstar's NewsNation, was arrested on allegations of disorderly conduct while he was delivering a live report during a press conference.
Nexstar stops live-streaming local newscasts
Local television stations owned or operated by Nexstar Media Group will no longer offer live streams of their local newscasts.
Elizabeth Vargas to host show for NewsNation
Elizabeth Vargas will host a new hour-long weekday news program for Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation
Some Nexstar-controlled stations go dark on Dish Network
Dish Network customers in more than two dozen regions have lost access to Nexstar-controlled Mission and White Knight broadcast stations.
Comcast, Nexstar reach agreement to avoid blackout
Comcast and Nexstar have reached a new agreement that restores WPIX and avoids a blackout of dozens of other channels.
Comcast files formal FCC complaint against Nexstar
Comcast has filed a formal complaint with the FCC, accusing Nexstar and MIssion Broadcasting of not holding good faith retransmission talks.
Nexstar warns Comcast could drop local stations
Nexstar's local TV stations are warning viewers that a potential carriage dispute with Comcast could leave them without their local ABC, NBC, CBS or Fox station.
Nexstar pulls WPIX from Comcast systems in New York area
An ongoing battle between Comcast and Nexstar reached a peak this week when WPIX was pulled from systems in the New York City area.
Cable, satellite fees help pump Nexstar’s revenue
Nearly half of Nexstar Media Group's revenue during its most-recent financial quarter came from fees charged to cable and satellite services.
NewsNation falls behind CNBC for midterm coverage
Around 93,000 households watch NewsNation's coverage of the midterm election in prime-time, according to data reviewed by The Desk.