Hawkeye Pact Sees Sinclair Yield To Hearst On Local News

Radio & Television Business Report

Author: Adam Jacobson
January 12, 2026 4:47 am

Brian Sather, President/GM of the Hearst Television property serving Central Iowa, is excited about the launch of a new 9pm newscast one can view in the Des Moines DMA. Yet, this new offering can’t be seen on a Hearst-owned station. Rather, it will air on a crosstown station owned by Sinclair Inc.

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