The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP), Tuesday announced that it has agreed to sell WRTV, its ABC-affiliated television station in Indianapolis, to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million.
In the Indianapolis market, Circle City Broadcasting, which is primarily owned and run by seasoned broadcaster DuJuan McCoy, currently operates Circulus Digital Media, WNDY, and WISH. After the usual regulatory approvals, the deal is anticipated to close.
Scripps' third significant local station move of the year is the sale. The company announced a station swap with Gray Media in July, which is pending federal review.
SSP is currently trading at $2.51, up $0.11 or 4.58 percent on the Nasdaq.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.