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Nexstar explores sale of some newly-acquired Fox stations: source

May 14, 2020September 23, 2019

Nexstar is exploring the sale of four once-Tribune Fox affiliates to Fox Broadcasting Group, according to a source.

Nexstar formally closes on Tribune deal, sells off stations to Scripps, TEGNA

September 19, 2019

Nexstar Media Group formally acquired Tribune Media on Thursday, taking control of three dozen stations and selling off about a dozen more.

Nexstar to close Tribune Media deal on Thursday: memo

September 18, 2019

Chief Executive Peter Kern is also expected to depart the combined company shortly after the deal closes, according to the memo.

Nexstar, Tribune get FCC nod to merge; commissioner slams UHF discount

September 16, 2019

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 could sell WGN America as part of Tribune Media acquisition

December 14, 2018

What will happen to WGN America, one of the first superstations in the United States, after Nexstar acquires Tribune? No one is certain.

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