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, Tribune get FCC nod to merge; commissioner slams UHF discount
Nexstar Media Group is poised to become the biggest local broadcaster in the country after the FCC on Monday gave formal approval for its takeover of Tribune Broadcasting.
Nexstar channels go dark on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse
The blackout impacts KRON-TV in San Francisco as well as channels in Bakersfield and Fresno.
Nexstar could sell WGN America as part of Tribune Media acquisition
What will happen to WGN America, one of the first superstations in the United States, after Nexstar acquires Tribune? No one is certain.