Nexstar Television Stations Win 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News
KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas, and KHON-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii, Honored for “Overall Excellence”
IRVING, TX (June 2, 2026) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that 20 of its owned and operated television stations have earned a total of 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), including several stations that won multiple awards:
- KXAN-TV (NBC) in Austin, TX (DMA #32), and KHON-TV (FOX/CW) in Honolulu, HI (DMA #69), were honored for “Overall Excellence.” KXAN-TV also won awards in four other categories: “Digital,” “Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” “Excellence in Innovation,” and “Podcast.”
- KTVI-TV (FOX) in St. Louis, MO (DMA #24), won three Regional Murrows, including the awards for “Excellence in Writing,” “Continuing Coverage,” and “News Documentary.”
- WPRI-TV (CBS) in Providence, RI (DMA #53), was also recognized in three categories, including “News Documentary,” “Breaking News Coverage,” and “Investigative Reporting.”
- Winning two Regional Murrow Awards each were: WJZY-TV (FOX) in Charlotte, NC (DMA #21), WGNO-TV (ABC) in New Orleans, LA (DMA #50), WRIC-TV (ABC) in Richmond, VA (DMA #54), KHON-TV (FOX/CW) in Honolulu, HI (DMA #69), and KGET-TV (NBC/CW) in Bakersfield, CA (DMA #121).
“Edward R. Murrow’s legacy is a reminder that democracy depends on trusted journalists reporting from the communities they serve,” said Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook. “Our journalists carry that tradition forward every day. As local broadcasters fight for survival in a media landscape increasingly dominated by Big Tech and streaming giants, the need to preserve strong local journalism has never been greater.”
Ten Nexstar stations were each recognized with one Regional Murrow Award. They are: WFLA-TV (NBC) in Tampa, FL (DMA #11), KOIN-TV/KRCW-TV (CBS/CW) in Portland, OR (DMA #23), WTNH (ABC) in New Haven, CT (DMA #33), KFOR-TV (NBC) in Oklahoma City, OK (DMA #45), WGHP-TV (FOX) in Greensboro, NC (DMA #47), WHO-TV (NBC) in Des Moines, IA (DMA #67), WSYR-TV (ABC) in Syracuse, NY (DMA #87), KETK-TV (NBC) in Tyler, TX (DMA #107), KELO-TV (CBS/CW) in Sioux Falls, SD (DMA #112), and KSNT-TV (NBC) in Topeka, KS (DMA #141).
In addition, two stations owned by Mission Broadcasting, Inc., WPIX-TV (CW) in New York, NY (DMA #1), and KLRT-TV (FOX) in Little Rock, AR (DMA #59), were also recognized by RTDNA. WPIX-TV picked up one Regional Murrow Award, while KLRT-TV received two Regional Murrow Awards. Nexstar produces the news for both WPIX and KLRT.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. “These awards reflect the exceptional work and unwavering dedication of our teams across the country. At Nexstar, we remain committed to creating, producing, and distributing trusted news, sports, and entertainment content that informs, engages, and inspires millions every day. Thank you to RTDNA for this acknowledgement, and congratulations to our Regional Murrow Award-winning journalists and stations.”
Below is the complete list of the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards won by Nexstar and Mission Broadcasting television stations.
REGION 1 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Breaking News Coverage
Martin Family Mystery
KOIN/KRCW
Portland, OR
https://youtu.be/VCt1p8Q2MJk
REGION 2 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Breaking News Coverage
Hawaii Tsunami Warning
KHON2
Honolulu, HI
https://youtu.be/Qy8oOSCFJtA
Continuing Coverage
The Scrivner Saga: Political Dynasty, Sexual Assault, Public Outrage
KGET
Bakersfield, CA
https://youtu.be/yEHgXnBHPqU
Excellence in Writing
Off the Rails: The 1960 Hellish Roar of Death
KGET
Bakersfield, CA
https://youtu.be/UvuYKNhQ3lE
Overall Excellence
KHON2 News: Working for Hawaii
KHON2
Honolulu, HI
https://youtu.be/lfPilRciqDc
REGION 4 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Today & Tomorrow on the Cheyenne River Reservation
KELOLAND Media Group
Sioux Falls, SD
https://youtu.be/TxD-9mrokzs
REGION 5 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Continuing Coverage
Troubled Tenure for St. Louis Sheriff
KTVI-TV
St. Louis, MO
https://youtu.be/4DVoq-7nurc
Excellence in Writing
Mike Colombo
KTVI-TV
St. Louis, MO
https://vimeo.com/1156059595
News Documentary
Rebuilding St. Louis
KTVI-TV
St. Louis, MO
https://youtu.be/Ss5PnQAlp64
REGION 5 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Continuing Coverage
Exposing a Controversial ICE Contract and Forcing Change
KSNT 27 News
Topeka, KS
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tgevy7v4gxnj0nolcgxpk/MURROW-ENTRY.mp4
Hard News
Robin’s Voice
WHO13
Des Moines, IA
https://youtu.be/cuMHu7pIkXo
REGION 6 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Digital
KXAN Investigates | kxan.com
KXAN
Austin, TX
https://www.kxan.com/undocumented/
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What Remains
KXAN
Austin, TX
https://youtu.be/oUxK8PQYFA0
Excellence in Innovation
Undocumented: Texas’ Immigration Impact in a New Trump Era
KXAN
Austin, TX
https://www.kxan.com/undocumented/
Newscast
Oklahoma’s News 4 @ 6pm
KFOR-TV
Oklahoma City, OK
https://vimeo.com/1151623705
Podcast
Catalyst S7 Update: More Medical Examiners to the State
KXAN
Austin, TX
https://soundcloud.com/josh-hinkle-51052372/s7-update-more-medical
Overall Excellence
KXAN News
KXAN
Austin, TX
https://youtu.be/M6RymYeTcIc
REGION 6 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Hard News
Delays and Dollars: The Old Jacksonville Expansion Project
KETK-TV
Tyler, TX
https://youtu.be/NALYcF0YD3Y
REGION 8 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Excellence in Video
Alternative College Sports
WJZY Queen City News
Charlotte, NC
https://youtu.be/j6WFFCGnVQE
Investigative Reporting
Little Town’s Cash Cow
WJZY Queen City News
Charlotte, NC
https://youtu.be/qJAT5C2s0s8
News Documentary
Teaching the Holocaust
WGHP-TV
Greensboro, NC
https://youtu.be/sQZRZDl8B74
REGION 9 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Excellence in Writing
Bill Wood: Write Away
WGNO-TV
New Orleans, LA
https://youtu.be/OXmzr9jvlM8
Feature Reporting
Clarion’s Last Call
WGNO-TV
New Orleans, LA
https://youtu.be/TeBzNT8BQ3w
REGION 9 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Courage of a Slave
FOX16
Little Rock, AR
https://www.fox16.com/news/special-reports/historic-little-rock-church-beloved-by-community-members-built-on-the-dream-of-a-former-slave/
Excellence in Writing
Ashlei King
FOX16
Little Rock, AR
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LTwcyOiLTLq_kuakQyL84AKn7-9bTA6F/view
REGION 10 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Hard News
Protection or Punishment: Jahrell’s Story
WTNH
New Haven, CT
https://youtu.be/Af41dXfCfFw
REGION 10 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Breaking News Coverage
Campus Tragedy
WPRI 12
Providence, RI
https://youtu.be/diRY8tObs-Q
Investigative Reporting
RITBA won’t release Mt. Hope Bridge inspection report, citing security
WPRI 12
Providence, RI
https://youtu.be/yl0shaaI3s4
News Documentary
The Last Don of Providence
WPRI 12
Providence, RI
https://youtu.be/r8Cw_7MBcEk
REGION 11 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Excellence in Video
If Only We Had Five Hands
WPIX-TV
New York, NY
https://youtu.be/smrkPVzmWVk
REGION 11 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Excellence in Writing
Veterans Voices
WSYR-TV
Syracuse, NY
https://youtu.be/CRRbGurvnEQ
REGION 12 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET
Continuing Coverage
NICU Nurse Charged
WRIC
Richmond, VA
https://youtu.be/eQ0wohd63G4
Investigative Reporting
Inside Red Onion
WRIC
Richmond, VA
https://youtu.be/0iMjGR5eOTw
REGION 13 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET
Excellence in Innovation
WFLA News Now at 11:00
WFLA News Channel 8
Tampa, FL
https://youtu.be/eKuZpZRI1qs
The RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism at the local and national level with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Regional winners are automatically considered for a National Edward R. Murrow Award, which will be announced in August.
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