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Sinclair Pitches Scripps Merger as Local TV Looks to Consolidate

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By Christopher Palmeri

November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM UTC

Sinclair Inc. acquired a stake in EW Scripps Co. and said it’s pursuing an acquisition of the fellow local-TV station owner.

Sinclair purchased an 8.2% stake in the company’s Class A shares for about $15.6 million, according to a filing Monday. Scripps shares were up 24% at the start of trading.