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Nexstar To Televise New Year’s Eve Special: “Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026”

Exclusive National Telecast Will Feature Live Music, Special Guests, Fireworks and a Spectacular Drone Show  Broadcast Will Be Syndicated Across More Than 100 Nexstar-owned and Partner Stations, Live-Streamed Online, and Available on Connected TV Apps   Multiple Staging Areas Coast-to-Coast Including Times Square, Reunion Tower in Texas, Arizona’s Legendary Gila River Resorts and Casinos, and the Iconic […]

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Nexstar Seeks Approval of TEGNA Acquisition from Federal Communications Commission

Company Files Applications for FCC Consent to Transfer TEGNA’s Broadcast Licenses IRVING, TX (November 18, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that in connection with its pending acquisition of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), the companies have filed applications with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking consent to the transfer of the […]

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Classic TV Favorites “One Day at a Time” and “Sanford and Son” Join Antenna TV’s 2026 Lineup

NEW YORK, NY (November 12, 2025) – Antenna TV is adding two iconic sitcoms to its celebrated classic television roster in 2026. Beginning Thursday, January 1, viewers can tune in for back-to-back laughs as One Day at a Time and Sanford and Son join the network’s schedule. Created by Whitney Blake and Allan Manings, One […]

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WGN Radio Receives Three Silver Dome Awards from The Illinois Broadcasters Association

CHICAGO (November 11, 2025) – WGN Radio earned three awards at the 2025 Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Silver Dome Awards, including two honors for the WGN Radio newsroom. The awards, which recognize the top-tier in Illinois broadcasting, were announced on November 6 at a reception held at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago. IBA also recognized Dave […]

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KRQE News 13 Wins Eight Emmy® Awards at 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Regional Emmys

Albuquerque, NM — KRQE News 13 is proud to announce that the station has been honored with eight Emmy® Awards at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Regional Emmy® Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism, storytelling, and innovation across New Mexico. These awards reflect KRQE’s commitment to impactful journalism, accountability, and meaningful storytelling that serves the people […]

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Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 to Help Fight Hunger in West Virginia

Nexstar to Assist Organizations Helping Those Affected by SNAP Funding Issues IRVING, TX (November 5, 2025)—The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced it would contribute $25,000 each to two of West Virginia’s largest food banks, the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Food Bank, to help those individuals and families affected by the interruption […]

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Nexstar Media Group Extends Employment Agreement of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry A. Sook, Through March 2029

IRVING, Texas (October 30, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its Board of Directors extended the employment agreement of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry A. Sook, through March 31, 2029.   Mr. Sook is the Company’s third largest shareholder. Perry A. Sook founded Nexstar Media Group in […]

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Long-Time WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Bertrand Announces Retirement

CHICAGO (October 29, 2025) – WGN Radio today announced its afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand will be retiring from radio on November 13, 2025. A trusted voice in the newsroom, Bertrand recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary with WGN Radio this past June. He is known for his quick-witted commentary. He has hosted several shows and anchored […]

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Antenna TV Conjures Up a Witch-O-Ween Marathon This Halloween for “Bewitched”

Spooktackular TV marathon begins at 5am ET on October 31st October 6, 2025 – This Halloween, tune in to Antenna TV for The Bewitched Witch-O-Ween Marathon—a spellbinding celebration featuring TV’s most enchanting witch, Samantha Stephens, her ever-skeptical husband Darrin, and the unforgettable Endora in the classic sitcom Bewitched. As the sun sets and the cauldrons […]

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