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.
NewsNation will take longer to build news programming, Nexstar execs say
Nexstar's startup cable news channel NewsNation is expected to continue offering non-news programs over the next few years.
Nexstar to acquire majority control of CW Network
Nexstar will acquire a 75 percent stake in the CW Network, assume operational control of it immediately, and shift programming toward reality shows.
Chris Cuomo tapped to host new show at Nexstar’s NewsNation
Former CNN news personality Chris Cuomo will host a new show on Nexstar's cable network NewsNation later this year.
Nexstar close to deal for CW Network
Nexstar Media Group is discussing a plan with Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery to acquire a majority stake in the CW Network.
Many Nexstar stations won’t carry “Rewind TV” at launch
Nexstar will officially debut its newest broadcast digital network next week — but millions of Americans won't be able to tune in right away.
John Oliver tricks local stations into running fake blanket segment
The trick, which was ultimately revealed on "Last Week Tonight," was part of a broader commentary on the practice of sponsored content.
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.