Nexstar Television Stations Win 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News
KXAN-TV in
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KXAN-TV (NBC) in
Austin, TX (DMA #32), and KHON-TV (FOX /CW) inHonolulu, 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.”
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KTVI-TV (
FOX ) inSt. Louis, MO (DMA #24), won three Regional Murrows, including the awards for “Excellence in Writing,” “Continuing Coverage,” and “News Documentary.”
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WPRI-TV (CBS) in
Providence, RI (DMA #53), was also recognized in three categories, including “News Documentary,” “Breaking News Coverage,” and “Investigative Reporting.”
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Winning two Regional Murrow Awards each were: WJZY-TV (
FOX ) inCharlotte, NC (DMA #21), WGNO-TV (ABC) inNew Orleans, LA (DMA #50), WRIC-TV (ABC) inRichmond, VA (DMA #54), KHON-TV (FOX /CW) inHonolulu, HI (DMA #69), and KGET-TV (NBC/CW) inBakersfield, 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
In addition, two stations owned by Mission Broadcasting, Inc., WPIX-TV (CW) in
“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.
REGION 1 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
Breaking News Coverage Martin Family Mystery KOIN/KRCW
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REGION 2 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Breaking News Coverage Hawaii Tsunami Warning KHON2
Excellence in Writing Off the Rails: The 1960 Hellish Roar of Death KGET
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Continuing Coverage The Scrivner Saga: Political Dynasty, Sexual Assault, Public Outrage KGET
Overall Excellence
KHON2 News: Working for KHON2
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REGION 4 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Today & Tomorrow on the Cheyenne River Reservation KELOLAND Media Group
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REGION 5 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
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Continuing Coverage
Troubled Tenure for KTVI-TV
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Excellence in Writing
Mike KTVI-TV
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News Documentary
Rebuilding KTVI-TV
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REGION 5 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Continuing Coverage Exposing a Controversial ICE Contract and Forcing Change KSNT 27 News
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tgevy7v4gxnj0nolcgxpk/MURROW-ENTRY.mp4 |
Hard News Robin's Voice WHO13
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REGION 6 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
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Digital KXAN Investigates | kxan.com KXAN
https://www.kxan.com/undocumented/
Excellence in Innovation
Undocumented: KXAN
https://www.kxan.com/undocumented/
Podcast Catalyst S7 Update: More Medical Examiners to the State KXAN
https://soundcloud.com/josh-hinkle-51052372/s7-update-more-medical |
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion What Remains KXAN
Newscast
KFOR-TV
Overall Excellence KXAN News KXAN
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REGION 6 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Hard News Delays and Dollars: The Old Jacksonville Expansion Project KETK-TV
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REGION 8 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
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Excellence in Video Alternative College Sports WJZY Queen City News
News Documentary Teaching the Holocaust WGHP-TV
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Investigative Reporting Little Town's Cash Cow WJZY Queen City News
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REGION 9 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
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Excellence in Writing Bill Wood: Write Away WGNO-TV
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Feature Reporting Clarion's Last Call WGNO-TV
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REGION 9 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Courage of a Slave FOX16
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Excellence in Writing Ashlei King FOX16
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LTwcyOiLTLq_kuakQyL84AKn7-9bTA6F/view |
REGION 10 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
Hard News Protection or Punishment: Jahrell’s Story WTNH
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REGION 10 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Breaking News Coverage Campus Tragedy WPRI 12
News Documentary
The Last Don of WPRI 12
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Investigative Reporting RITBA won't release Mt. Hope Bridge inspection report, citing security WPRI
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REGION 11 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
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Excellence in Video If Only We Had Five Hands WPIX-TV
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REGION 11 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Excellence in Writing Veterans Voices WSYR-TV
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REGION 12 TELEVISION | SMALL MARKET |
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Continuing Coverage NICU Nurse Charged WRIC
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Investigative Reporting Inside Red Onion WRIC
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REGION 13 TELEVISION | LARGE MARKET |
Excellence in Innovation WFLA News Now at 11:00 WFLA News Channel 8
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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.
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