KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas, and KHON-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii, Honored for “Overall Excellence”

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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.

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.

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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Contacts:

MEDIA CONTACT:
Gary Weitman
EVP and Chief Communications Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
972/373-8800 (office) or gweitman@nexstar.tv

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Joe Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman
JCIR
212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com

Source: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.