Nexstar to close Tribune Media deal on Thursday: memo
Chief Executive Peter Kern is also expected to depart the combined company shortly after the deal closes, according to the memo.
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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.
Tribune warns of blackout on Dish Network if agreement not reached
Tribune Media could be yanked from Dish Network’s satellite platform if both sides don’t reach a new contract by August 15.
KXTV losing digital-focused news director at end of month
Samantha Cohen, the news director at Sacramento’s ABC affiliate, will be leaving the station at the end of the month, according to numerous reports.
Newspapers sue Sacramento sheriff for refusing to release records
Two California newspapers have sued Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones for refusing to comply with a public records request.
Tribune preparing for “long battle” in dispute against Spectrum
Tribune Media is prepared to drag out its fight with Charter Communications over programming fees as long as necessary, an executive said in an interview this week.
Spectrum customers lose access to Tribune stations as carriage negotiations continue
Tribune Media has pulled several stations from Charter Communications-owned Spectrum TV following a temporary reprieve during negotiations over retransmission rights.
Tribune, Charter impasse over carriage could mean station blackout on January 1
Tribune is warning that many stations, including KTLA, PIX 11 and CW Portland, could be pulled from Spectrum TV after negotiations with Charter have not yielded a new contract.
Chris Burrous, former “Good Day Sacramento” reporter, dies at 43
Chris Burrous, the weekend morning news anchor at KTLA-TV, passed away Thursday evening, his employer announced on Twitter.
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.
