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WADL

WADL (Channel 38) is an independent television station in Detroit, Michigan. It is owned by Adell Broadcasting, and is co-operated with the international religious broadcast outlet The Word Network.

Kevin Adell, the owner of Adell Broadcasting and WADL in Detroit.

WADL owner Kevin Adell to retire, lists all businesses for sale

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

Exclusive: Months after Mission Broadcasting announced it would not proceed with the purchase of WADL-TV, Detroit media mogul Kevin Adell says he is selling all of his business-related assets and plans to retire.

Fans of the San Francisco 49ers football team hold a sign with the logo of the CW Network during an event at Candlestick Park in 2009.

CW Network moving to Paramount stations in Miami, Detroit

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

The former CW station in Detroit will become an affiliate once again, while Miami gets a new home for CW shows and sports.

An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned WADL-TV in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)

Mission Broadcasting terminates deal to acquire Detroit’s WADL

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

The decision to dissolve the purchase agreement with Adell Broadcasting comes about a month after the FCC conditionally approved the deal.

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FCC Commissioner criticizes agency’s conditional approval of WADL deal

April 24, 2024

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the agency’s decision to conditionally approve Mission’s purchase of WADL exceeded its authority.

An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned WADL-TV in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)

Minority groups call for rallies in response to FCC inaction on WADL deal

April 15, 2024April 14, 2024

Faith-based community and the Rainbow Push Coalition have encouraged the FCC to approve the station’s sale to Mission Broadcasting.

Kevin Adell, the owner of Adell Broadcasting and WADL in Detroit. (Photo courtesy Adell Media)

Exclusive: WADL owner Adell says station’s sale to Mission likely dead

April 10, 2024April 4, 2024

Kevin Adell said he is not convinced the $75 million transfer of WADL to Mission will ever be approved by the FCC, drawing on concerns raised during his latest meeting with the agency.

Kevin Adell, the owner of Adell Broadcasting and WADL in Detroit. (Photo courtesy Adell Media)

WADL to hold fresh meeting with FCC as sale to Mission remains pending

March 26, 2024

It will be the fifth time Kevin Adell has met with FCC officials over the proposed sale to a Nexstar-controlled entity.

An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned WADL-TV in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)

WADL sale termination date pushed to June at FCC’s urging

March 25, 2024

Mission and Adell Broadcasting have agreed to extend a shot clock for a deal concerning Detroit TV station WADL at the urging of a top FCC official.

Kevin Adell, the owner of Adell Broadcasting and WADL in Detroit. (Photo courtesy Adell Media)

Clock is ticking for FCC to approve WADL sale to Mission, Adell says

March 18, 2024

WADL owner Adell Broadcasting said the sale faces an outside termination date of March 31; the FCC urged Adell and Mission to extend the deadline.

An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned WADL-TV in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)

Rev. Jesse Jackson urges FCC to approve WADL sale

March 1, 2024

In a letter sent to the FCC’s top commissioner, the activist said it was beyond time for the agency to act on the matter.

FCC Chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel appears in an undated handout photograph. (Image courtesy FCC, Graphic by The Desk)

Top FCC officials holds meeting on pending WADL sale

January 25, 2024

Top officials at the FCC met with key industry stakeholders over a proposed purchase of Detroit TV station WADL by Mission Broadcasting.

An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned WADL-TV in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)

Minority groups rally around WADL owner, urge FCC to approve sale to Mission

November 27, 2023

Exclusive: Two civil rights groups and the owner of WADL-TV have sent letters to the FCC urging the agency to approve the station’s sale to Mission Broadcasting.

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