List of stations owned and operated by Ion Media explained

See main article: Ion Media. The following is a list of television stations owned by the Ion Media unit of Katz Broadcasting (d/b/a Scripps Networks), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the E. W. Scripps Company since January 7, 2021.[1] [2] This list also includes radio and television stations formerly owned by corporate antecedent Paxson Communications and the company's founder, Lowell "Bud" Paxson.

An orange background indicates a station owned by Ion Media but carries a different Katz Broadcasting network on their primary channel.

Owned-and-operated stations

City of license / MarketStationChannelYear of affiliationOwned since
Antigo–Wausau, WIWTPX-TV46 2001 2001
Archer Lodge–Raleigh–Durham, NCWFPX-TV62 2021 1998
Arlington–Dallas–Fort Worth, TXKPXD-TV68 1998 1996
Bellevue–Seattle–Tacoma, WAKWPX-TV33 1998 1998
Boston, MAWBPX-TV68 1999 1999
Bradenton–Tampa–St. Petersburg, FLWXPX-TV66 1998 1994
Brunswick, GA–Jacksonville, FLWPXC-TV21 2000 2000
Cedar Rapids–Waterloo–Iowa City, IAKPXR-TV48 1998 1997
Charleston–Huntington, WVWLPX-TV29 1998 1998
Chicago, ILWCPX-TV38 1998 1998
Columbia, SCWZRB47 2017 2017
Concord–Manchester, NHWPXG-TV21 1999 1999
Conroe–Houston, TXKPXB-TV49 1998 1995
East St. Louis, IL–St. Louis, MOWRBU46 2014 2014
Franklin–Nashville, TNWNPX-TV28 1998 1998
Greenville–New Bern, NCWEPX-TV38 1998 1998
Inglewood–Los Angeles, CAKILM64 2021 2018
Jacksonville, NCWPXU-TV35 1999 1999
Jellico–Knoxville, TNWPXK-TV54 1998 1993
Kenosha–Milwaukee, WIWPXE-TV55 1998 1995
Laughlin–Las Vegas, NVKMCC34 2020 2020
Lewiston–Portland, MEWIPL35 2018 2018
London–Columbus, OHWSFJ-TV51 2021 2018
Manassas, VA–Washington, DCWPXW-TV66 1998 1997
Martinsburg, WV–Hagerstown, MDWWPX-TV60 1998 1994
Melbourne–Orlando–Daytona Beach, FLWOPX-TV56 1998 1998
Miami–Fort Lauderdale, FLWPXM-TV35 1998 1997
New Orleans, LAWPXL-TV49 2008 2008
New York, NYWPXN-TV31 1998 1997
Newport–Providence, RIWPXQ-TV69 1998 1996
Newton–Des Moines, IAKFPX-TV39 1998 1998
Okmulgee–Tulsa, OKKTPX-TV44 1998 1997
Pittsburgh, PAWINP-TV16 2011 2011
Provo–Salt Lake City, UTKUPX-TV16 1999 1999
Richmond, IN–Springfield–Dayton, OHWKOI-TV43 2018 2018
Roanoke–Lynchburg, VAWPXR-TV38 1998 1997
Rocky Mount–Raleigh–Durham, NCWRPX-TV47 1998 1998
Rome–Atlanta, GAWPXA-TV14 1998 1996
Sacramento, CAKSPX-TV29 1998 1998
Salem–Portland, ORKPXG-TV22 1998 1996
San Bernardino–Los Angeles, CAKPXN-TV30 1998 1998
San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CAKKPX-TV65 1998 1997
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PAWQPX-TV64 1998 1998
St. Cloud–Minneapolis–St. Paul, MNKPXM-TV41 1998 1996
Syracuse, NYWSPX-TV56 1998 1998
Uvalde–San Antonio, TXKPXL-TV26 1999 1999
Wilmington, DE–Philadelphia, PAWPPX-TV61 1998 1995
Woburn, MAWDPX-TV58 2021 1999

Former owned-stations

Television

City of license / MarketStationChannelYears ownedCurrent status
Akron–Cleveland, OHWVPX-TV23 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Albuquerque, NMKAPX14 1999–2003 UniMás affiliate KTFQ-TV on channel 41,
owned by Entravision Communications
Amsterdam–Albany–Schenectady, NYWYPX-TV55 1997−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Ann Arbor–Detroit, MIWPXD-TV31 1998−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Batavia–Buffalo–Rochester, NYWPXJ-TV51 1999−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Battle Creek–Grand Rapids–Lansing, MIWZPX-TV43 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Bloomington–Indianapolis, INWCLJ-TV42 2018−2021 Bounce TV affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Bloomington–Indianapolis, INWIPX-TV63 2000−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Bridgeport, CT–New York, NYWIPX43 1996–1999 MeTV+ affiliate WZME, owned by Weigel Broadcasting
Buffalo–Niagara Falls, NYWNYP-TV**26 1966–1970 TCT owned-and-operated (O&O) WNYB
Burlington–Greensboro–High Point, NCWGPX-TV16 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Canton–Cleveland, OHWOAC67 1995–1998 TCT owned-and-operated (O&O) WRLM on channel 47
Canton–Cleveland, OHWDLI-TV17 2018−2021 Bounce TV affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Decatur–Champaign–Springfield, ILWPXU23 1997–1999 CW affiliate WBUI, owned by GOCOM Media, LLC
Denver, COKPXC-TV59 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Evansville, INWAZE-LP17 2014–2017 Defunct, license cancelled in 2017
Fort Pierce–Stuart–Vero Beach, FLWTVX34 1995–1997 CW affiliate owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group
Hoover–Birmingham, ALWPXH-TV44 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Kaneohe–Honolulu, HIKPXO-TV66 1998−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Kansas City, MOKPXE-TV50 1997−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Lake Worth–West Palm Beach, FLWPXP-TV67 1998−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Memphis, TNWPXX-TV50 2008−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Minden–Shreveport, LAKPXJ21 1997–2003 CW affiliate owned by KTBS, LLC
Nampa–Boise, IDKTRV-TV12 2017−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
New Bedford, MA–Providence, RIWLWC28 2018−2021 Court TV affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
New London–Hartford–New Haven, CTWHPX-TV26 1995−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Norfolk–Portsmouth–Virginia Beach, VAWPXV-TV49 1997−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Ogden–Salt Lake City, UTKUPX30 1997–1999 CW affiliate KUCW, owned by Nexstar Media Group
Oklahoma City, OKKOPX-TV62 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Phoenix, AZK67FE67 1996–1999 K14RK-D, owned by Good News Broadcasting Network
Porterville–Fresno, CAKPXF61 1997–2003 UniMás affiliate KTFF-DT, owned by TelevisaUnivision
Richmond–Lexington, KYWUPX-TV67 2001−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Rochester, MNKXLT-TV47 1996–1997 Fox affiliate owned by SagamoreHill Broadcasting
San Juan, PRWJPX24 1998–2000 América TeVé affiliate owned by America CV Network
Spokane, WAKGPX-TV34 1999−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Springfield–Dayton, OH–Richmond, INWDPX26 1995–1999 CW affiliate WBDT, owned by Vaughan Media
St. Louis, MO–Mount Vernon, ILWPXS13 1998–2005 Daystar owned-and-operated (O&O)
Suring–Green Bay–Appleton, WIWPXG14 1997–1999 CW affiliate WCWF, owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group
Tequesta–West Palm Beach, FLWPBF25 1993–1997 ABC affiliate owned by Hearst Television
Tolleson–Phoenix, AZKPPX-TV51 1996−2021 Ion affiliate owned by Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Washington, D.C.WSIT-LP42 1996–1999 Daystar owned-and-operated (O&O) WDDN-LD
Waterville–Portland, MEWMPX-TV23 1999–2003 Fox affiliate WPFO, owned by Cunningham Broadcasting

Radio

AM StationFM Station
City of license / MarketStationYears ownedCurrent status
Jacksonville, FLWNZS 9301993–1998 WFXJ, owned by iHeartMedia
WZNZ 14601993–1998 WQOP, owned by Relevant Radio
WAIA/WPLA 93.31993–1998 WJBT, owned by iHeartMedia
WFSJ 97.91997–1998 WKSL, owned by iHeartMedia
WPVJ/WTLK-FM 106.51996–1998 WHJX, owned by Cox Media Group
WCRJ-FM/WROO 107.31991–1998 WPLA, owned by iHeartMedia
Jamestown, NYWXYJ 13401963–1970 WKSN, owned by Media One Group
Key West–Key Largo–Marathon, FLWKRY 93.71996–1998 WKEY-FM, owned by Spottswood Partners II, Ltd
WFKZ 103.11996–1998 Owned by Florida Keys Media, LLC
WAVK 105.51996–1998 WWWK, owned by Florida Keys Media, LLC
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood, FLWIOD 6101996–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WINZ 9401992–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WFTL 14001995–1998 WFLL, owned by Nossa Rádio
WSRF 15801996–1997 Owned by Niche Radio, Inc.
WLVE 93.91992–1998 WMIA-FM, owned by iHeartMedia
WZTA 94.91991–1998 WZTU, owned by iHeartMedia
WPLL 103.51996–1998 WMIB, owned by iHeartMedia
Nashville, TNWPTN 7801994–1998 Owned by Cookeville Communications, LLC
WHUB 14001996–1998 Owned by Cookeville Communications, LLC
WGSQ 94.71994–1998 Owned by Cookeville Communications, LLC
WHUB-FM/WGIC 98.51996–1998 WKSW, owned by Zimmer Broadcasting, LL
Orlando, FLWGTO/WWZN/
WQTM 540		1994–1998 WFLF, owned by iHeartMedia
WWNZ 740 1991–1998 WYGM, owned by iHeartMedia
WPRD 14401993–1998 Owned by J & V Communications, Inc.
WDIZ/WSHE 100.31996–1998 WRUM, owned by iHeartMedia
WVRI/WJRR 101.11993–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WSSP/WZTU/
WHVE/WWNZ-FM/
WTKS 104.1		1991–1993,
1996–1998 		WTKS-FM, owned by iHeartMedia
WMGF 107.71993–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
Panama City, FLWDIZ 5901996–1998 Defunct, license cancelled as WDDV in 2020
WPAP-FM 92.51996–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WPBH 94.51996–1998 WFLF-FM, owned by iHeartMedia
WFSY 98.51996–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WEBZ-FM/WSHF 99.31996–1998 WEBZ, owned by iHeartMedia
Pensacola, FLWTKX-FM 101.51996–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WOWW-FM/WYCL 107.31996–1998 WRGV, owned by iHeartMedia
Rochester, NYWACK 14201962–1972 Owned by Waynco Radio, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL–Thomasville, GAWNLS 1270 1996–1998 WTLY, owned by iHeartMedia
WTNT-FM 94.91996–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WTPS/WJZT 100.71996–1998 WFLA-FM, owned by iHeartMedia
WXSR 101.51996–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WSNI 107.11996–1998 WGMY, owned by iHeartMedia
Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, FLWTKN/WHNZ 5701991–1998 WTBN, owned by Salem Media Group
WNZE/WZTM 8201995–1998 WWBA, owned by Genesis Communications
WWQT 14701977– WMGG, owned by NIA Broadcasting Inc.
WEZY/WSJT 94.11993–1998 WLLD, owned by Beasley Broadcast Group
WILV 101.51997–1998 WPOI, owned by Cox Media Group
WHPT 102.51991–1998 Owned by Cox Media Group
West Palm Beach–Boca Raton, FLWEAT 8501997–1998[3] WFTL, owned by Hubbard Broadcasting
WBZT 12901995–1998 WJNO, owned by iHeartMedia
WOLL 94.31997–1998 WRLX, owned by iHeartMedia
WKGR 98.71995–1998 Owned by iHeartMedia
WEAT-FM 104.31997–1998 WSFS in Miramar, Florida, owned by Audacy, Inc.
WIRK-FM 107.91997–1998 WEAT, owned by Hubbard Broadcasting

Notes

Miscellany

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.wvxu.org/post/scripps-buys-ion-network-increases-national-tv-network-footprint "Scripps Buys ION Network, Increases National TV Network Footprint,"
  2. https://tvnewscheck.com/top-news/business/article/scripps-completes-acquisition-of-ion-media/ "Scripps Completes Acquisition Of Ion Media,"
  3. Web site: Waresh . Julie . September 20, 1997 . Westinghouse buy includes local stations . August 21, 2021 . Newspapers.com . The Palm Beach Post.

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