Nexstar, the largest US TV station owner, is set to own three local news channels in Indianapolis under a proposed merger. The company already owns CBS 4 and Fox 59. A deal to acquire smaller rival Tegna would also make it the owner of NBC affiliate WTHR.
Many readers are concerned about the potential impact on local news coverage, particularly in cities like Indianapolis. They fear that reduced diversity of viewpoints and less meaningful local news could be a result of the merger.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/21/local-tv-merger-fcc-nexstar-tegna