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 launch new retro digital television network
Nexstar will launch a new broadcast network full of repeat programs from the 1980s and 1990s.
Nexstar quickly fills news director spot at KTXL
A former CNBC producer has been hired to lead the newsroom at Sacramento's Fox affiliate KTXL.
Woman arrested for starting fire outside California TV station
A California woman was arrested this week for starting a large fire outside of a local television station.
Latest Nexstar resignation delays plan for “NewsNation” morning show
Nexstar has big plans to launch a morning news show on its flagship cable channel NewsNation — but first, it must find a person willing to lead its newsroom.
Another news executive departs NewsNation, exposing further rifts at Nexstar’s news channel
Jennifer Lyons is the latest person to depart the company as newsroom staffers continue to express concerns over NewsNation's direction.
Nexstar’s NewsNation accused by former staffers of right-wing tilt
Current and former Nexstar have accused NewsNation of catering to conservative viewpoints, with the news block charged with giving a platform to conspiracy theories.
Nexstar relaunches WGN America as NewsNation
Cable channel WGN America has relaunched as NewsNation as Nexstar seeks to offer a news channel focused on substance over political bickering.
Nexstar broadcast president to retire later this year
The retirement caps a three-decade career for Timothy C. Busch, much of it spent with the local broadcast company.
WGN America lands on two more streaming services
WGN America has been added to YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV after securing an agreement with Vidgo last week.
Vidgo begins offering WGN America to subscribers
Nexstar Media Group's national cable channel WGN America is now available to Vidgo customers.
Ashleigh Banfield talk show will replace 3rd hour of WGN America’s “NewsNation”
Cable news veteran Ashleigh Banfield will host a late-night talk program on WGN America, replacing the third hour of the cable channel's nightly news show.
Dish, Nexstar reach agreement to restore local stations
Dish Network and Nexstar have reached an agreement that will allow the TV service to restore 160 local channels in 115 markets.