Nexstar Broadcasting said today that it closed on the purchase of Fox affiliate WDKY Lexington, Ky. (DMA 64), from a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group for $18 million. Additionally, Nexstar announced that it has appointed Monte Costes as vice president and general manager of the newly acquired broadcast and digital operations.
WDKY is Nexstar’s first television station in Kentucky. Costes will assume his new responsibilities immediately and report to Mike Vaughn, senior vice president and regional manager of Nexstar Broadcasting.
