Event Brief
FCC approves Nexstar's $6.2B merger with Tegna
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: The FCC has approved Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, creating the largest local TV station operator.
WHO: Federal Communications Commission
WHAT: approved Nexstar's merger with Tegna
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The merger aims to create the largest operator of local television stations.
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