Nexstar Broadcasting Reaches New Distribution Deal With Dish Network

(RTTNews) - Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NXST) said that it has reached a new distribution agreement with DISH Network, L.L.C. (DISH) allowing the satellite television provider the right to continue to air Nexstar's programming.

The agreement covers Nexstar's broadcast platform inclusive of 60 network affiliated and local stations in 46 markets. On Monday, December 8, Nexstar granted DISH the third extension until 11:59 p.m. ET tonight to the companies' previous agreement.

Nexstar noted that DISH subscribers in its markets will have uninterrupted access to network content from NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV, The CW, and Telemundo, as well as local news and other programming produced specifically for local communities.