TV Stations

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

April 17, 2026 | Associated Press

In an emergency temporary restraining order, the judge noted the merger would make Nexstar the owner of two or even three of the “Big Four” local affiliates in at least 30 local television markets — including Indianapolis.

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Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna

April 10, 2026 | Associated Press

Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV sued to block the merger between the local television giants, arguing that it would raise consumer prices and harm local journalism.

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Layoffs at WRTV exceed 50 staff members as new owner pledges more news

April 1, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

DuJuan McCoy, owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, told IBJ that Tuesday’s personnel cuts did not affect all WRTV employees, but declined to say how many were retained.

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UPDATE: Circle City Broadcasting sheds employees after closing WRTV acquisition

April 1, 2026 | IBJ Staff

The closure of the $83M deal appears to mean a major personnel shakeup at WRTV, with numerous people losing their jobs, possibly most of the staff, according to reports.

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FCC green lights merger of TV station rivals; local station will be divested

March 19, 2026 | The Washington Post and IBJ Staff

As part of the merger, Nexstar is expected to divest six TV stations, including one in Indianapolis.

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FCC clears way for WISH-TV owner to acquire ABC affiliate WRTV

March 2, 2026 | Lesley Weidenbener

The federal regulatory agency said that Circle City Broadcasting’s ownership of three stations would not harm competition and could, in fact, bolster it.

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Scripps adopts poison pill after takeover bid by Sinclair

November 26, 2025 | Bloomberg News

The board said it took the action in an effort to ensure all shareholders get the best deal and protect them from “coercive tactics

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Sinclair bids for rival TV broadcaster Scripps at $7 a share

November 24, 2025 | Bloomberg News

The unsolicited bid from one of the largest U.S. TV broadcasters values Scripps at $538 million.

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Scott Sander exits WISH-TV anchor role after 20 years

November 5, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

“News 8 Daybreak” co-anchor and Carmel High School alum Scott Sander made his final on-air appearance Wednesday on WISH-TV Channel 8.

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Owner of WISH-TV announces $83M acquisition of WRTV-TV

October 28, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting LLC will add ABC affiliate WRTV-TV Channel 6 to its portfolio of WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23.

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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

October 7, 2025 | Associated Press

Seasons 2 through 31 of the Ross’ beloved show, “The Joy of Painting,” were filmed and produced at WIPB-TV studios in Muncie, Indiana.

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WISH-TV news director among more than 20 cuts at Indianapolis station

September 9, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Meanwhile, Circle City Broadcasting announced two personnel moves on Tuesday, including a new news director and assistant news director at WISH-TV.

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Revised noncompete clause cited in exit of 20 WISH-TV employees

September 8, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Former employees say they believe Circle City Broadcasting presented the noncompete addendum because of recent litigation.

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The $6.2B deal that could reshape local TV in Indianapolis and across America

August 21, 2025 | The Washington Post

TV watchers in Indianapolis might soon flip through the local news channels and find three of them owned and their broadcasts produced by the same company.

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WTHR names new president, general manager

August 18, 2025 | IBJ Staff

The new general manager succeeds Michael Brouder, who had helmed the station since 2019.

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Chuck Lofton highlights commitment to community as he departs TV

June 5, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The news broadcast studio at WTHR-TV Channel 13 was renamed “Chuck Lofton Studio” in honor of the meteorologist, whose four-decade career in Indianapolis wraps this week.

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Anchor Marc Mullins to exit WRTV as part of staff cuts

March 18, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

E.W. Scripps, parent company of WRTV-TV Channel 6, is reportedly trimming positions at several of its 62 TV stations.

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After 40 years at WTHR, Chuck Lofton announces retirement plans

January 16, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

“I feel the time is right,” Lofton said during Thursday’s episode of “Sunrise.”

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Kevin Gregory to retire after 35 years of WRTV weather forecasts

January 10, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Kevin Gregory, who joined the WRTV-TV Channel 6 staff in 1989, is set to wrap up his career at the ABC affiliate. It will be the first time since 1972 that no member of the Gregory family will deliver weather forecasts on Indianapolis TV.

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WTHR-TV anchor Gina Glaros announces exit

September 23, 2024 | Dave Lindquist

WTHR hired Carmel High School alum Gina Glaros in 2021. She previously worked for stations in Terre Haute, Fort Wayne and Louisville.

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