The FCC just shredded local TV station ownership rules, despite questionable legality

This is great news for Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group.

FCC Removes Key Limit On Media Ownership, Raising Potential For Major Consolidation Of Broadcast TV Stations

The FCC's has voted to remove a 39% cap on media ownership, a decision that is likely to face a court challenge.

US agency ends 39% household cap on local TV station owners

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to rescind the ...

FCC ends 39% local TV station ownership cap

The FCC voted 2-1 to lift the cap in favor of a case-by-case approach. The FCC's Democrat said the proposal was illegal, ...

You can stream local TV channels for free — here's how

Through the use of antennas, streaming from apps like YouTube TV and Hulu, and free platforms like Tubi and PlutoTV, you can get local sports and news for free.

FCC Eliminates TV Station Ownership Cap in Win for Big Broadcasters

The FCC has formally moved to eliminate the longstanding national limit on the number of TV stations that a single entity can ...