It could indeed have something to do with the XM/CC arrangement, which begins in late Spring/early Summer.
WGST's all news operation was a combination of local, CBS, ABC and AP Radio, with syndicated features. It was predominantly local with a large news/production staff.
WCNN's was also predominantly local.
> Maybe it has something to do with their arrangement with XM
> Radio to provide news updates or some sort of programming to
> the various regional channels. CC eliminated the few All
> News stations they acquired over the years.
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