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Nexstar to Acquire Tegna in $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal, Citing Trump-Backed Initiatives

The deal will give the former 265 television stations in 44 states and D.C., representing 80% of U.S. television households ...

Nexstar Media Group Inc. agrees to acquire 10TV, 97.1 The Fan owner Tegna

With the announced sale of 10TV, two companies may own Central Ohio's four commercial television stations by the end of 2026.

Nexstar agrees to buy Tegna for $6.2 billion, a massive consolidation of local TV stations

The biggest owner of US TV stations is trying to get even bigger, believing the Trump administration will allow it to do so.
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Nexstar’s takeover of Tegna would require an overhaul of FCC ownership rules

Nexstar says its $6.2 billion takeover of Tegna is expected to close in the second half of 2026 — timing that would align ...

Nexstar to buy rival Tegna for $6.2B — creating nationwide local TV giant

Nexstar beat out rival Sinclair, which was offering between $25 and $30 per share, significantly above Nexstar's winning bid.

Nexstar's $3.5B Power Grab: The Local TV Takeover That Could Rewrite Broadcast History

A blockbuster deal, a fallen rival, and a shot at dominating 80% of American screens--if regulators don't blink.

A tug-of-war to buy DC’s channel 9 owner emerges

Tysons, Virginia-based broadcaster Tegna, whose 64 stations include WUSA Channel 9 in D.C., agreed to be acquired by larger local TV station owner Nexstar.

No. 1 owner of TV stations in US buying rival for $6.2 billion: What does it mean for Alabama?

America’s largest owner of television stations announced a blockbuster deal to acquire a rival. Nexstar is buying Tegna for $6.2 billion in a deal that promises to reshape the television industry, ...