Nexstar’s Local TV Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Content
KXAN-TV in Austin, TX, Recognized for “Digital”
WHO 13 in Des Moines, IA, Wins Award for “Hard News”
IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that KXAN-TV, the company’s television station in Austin, Texas (DMA #32), and WHO 13 in Des Moines, Iowa (DMA #67), have each earned a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). KXAN-TV was recognized in the “Digital” category and WHO 13 for “Hard News.”
Large Market Television: Digital – KXAN’s winning entry was a collection of investigative projects that combined reporting with digital storytelling, video, and other multimedia elements to hold the powerful accountable and give viewers a deeper understanding of important issues across Texas. The projects included:
- “Human Trafficking: Barriers to Justice”
- “Code 98: Texas’ Dropout Problem”
- “Texas Energy Crossroads”
- “Undocumented: Texas’ Immigration Impact in a New Trump Era”
- “Sold Out: SXSW Musician Pay Highlights Industry Struggle”
Small Market Television: Hard News – WHO 13 in Des Moines, Iowa, was honored for “Robin’s Voice,” a powerful story of Robin Leaper, who lost her ability to speak due to ALS after being diagnosed in 2023. Through advances in AI technology, Ms. Leaper regained her ability to communicate using a computer-generated version of her own voice, helping restore a vital sense of connection and dignity. https://youtu.be/cuMHu7pIkXo?si=Eho9UXwtB-2LSl4x
“We are grateful to the Radio Television Digital News Association for recognizing the outstanding work of our newsrooms,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. “Nexstar remains committed to investing in strong local journalism and providing the free, trusted news and information that viewers across America rely on and deserve. We are steadfast in our support of local news and the vital role it plays in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. Thank you again to RTDNA for the national Edward R. Murrow Awards.”
In addition to the national honors won today, Nexstar news operations at 20 of its owned and operated television stations earned a total of 34 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards earlier this year.
The RTDNA has been recognizing outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.
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