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.
Chris Cuomo wants to change time slots, report says
Chris Cuomo has requested a new time slot in order to generate higher ratings at NewsNation, according to a report.
Nexstar, Verizon reach agreement to restore local channels
Nexstar and Verizon Fios reached an agreement this week that restored around a dozen local channels in the northeastern part of the country.
Nexstar says Verizon is lying about Fios carriage dispute
A Nexstar spokesperson said Verizon is misleading customers about an ongoing carriage dispute.
Nexstar stations pulled from Verizon Fios over fees
Nexstar pulled its TV stations from Verizon Fios systems on Saturday over a dispute on fees associated with carriage.
Nexstar seeks higher fees from Verizon for channels
Verizon Fios says Nexstar is holding 15 local channels and NewsNation hostage unless the service agrees to a 64 percent fee increase.
Cuomo’s show on NewsNation sees slightly better ratings
Chris Cuomo's NewsNation program saw slightly better ratings on Tuesday, but it still lags far behind its closest cable news competitors.
Chris Cuomo’s NewsNation show starts with low ratings
Chris Cuomo had one of the highest shows at CNN, but on Monday, he had one of the lowest-rated shows in all of cable.
KTLA Morning News moves on without Mark Mester
The KTLA Morning News went on as planned Saturday morning, but without news anchor Mark Mester behind the desk.
KTLA fires weekend anchor Mark Mester over Saturday broadcast
KTLA has fired weekend morning news anchor Mark Mester after he criticized the station for its handling of the departure of a veteran broadcaster.
Sinclair, Nexstar stations face fines for breaking advertising rule
Several stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar are facing thousands of dollars in fines for violating rules regarding advertising aimed at children.
Los Angeles news anchor gets lawyer after suspension
KTLA news anchor Mark Mester has hired an employment lawyer as questions swirl over his future at the station.
Drama erupts at Los Angeles station over resignation of anchor
Weekend anchor Mark Mester was suspended for criticizing how KTLA handled the resignation of long-time anchor and reporter Lynette Romero.