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TEGNA Stations Receive Three 2023 Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that WKYC in Cleveland and WXIA in Atlanta have received three 2023 Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that WKYC in Cleveland and WXIA in Atlanta have received three 2023 Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
  • The Gracie Awards shine a spotlight on women in media and recognize individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.
  • “We are very proud of our exceptional journalists who produce and share stories that fundamentally impact lives and advance the truth in the communities we serve,” said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO, media operations, TEGNA.
  • Wiggins found herself part of the story in 2022 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas President and General Manager at WTLV and WJXX in Jacksonville

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Tim Thomas has been appointed president and general manager at WTLV and WJXX, the NBC and ABC affiliates in Jacksonville, effective April 3, 2023.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Tim Thomas has been appointed president and general manager at WTLV and WJXX, the NBC and ABC affiliates in Jacksonville, effective April 3, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005622/en/
    Tim Thomas named president and general manager at WTLV and WJXX, the NBC and ABC affiliates in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Thomas joins WTLV and WJXX, known as First Coast News, from West Texas where he was president and general manager and led all operations across KWES, KXVA, and KIDY.
  • Previously, Thomas was station operations manager for WXIA-WATL in Atlanta, leading local on-air and digital programming and creating new business opportunities.

TEGNA Names Robert Dwyer President and General Manager of KCEN KAGS

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Robert Dwyer has been named president and general manager at KCEN KAGS, the NBC affiliates serving Temple, Waco, Killeen and Bryan-College Station in Central Texas, effective March 20.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Robert Dwyer has been named president and general manager at KCEN KAGS, the NBC affiliates serving Temple, Waco, Killeen and Bryan-College Station in Central Texas, effective March 20.
  • Dwyer will be responsible for overseeing the stations’ operations across all platforms, as well as leading community service efforts and driving results for advertisers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230302005669/en/
    Robert Dwyer has been named president and general manager at TEGNA's KCEN KAGS, the NBC affiliates serving Temple, Waco, Killeen and Bryan-College Station in Central Texas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Most recently, Dwyer was marketing director at WCNC in Charlotte, a position he’s held since 2019.

Standard General to Challenge Media Bureau’s Unprecedented Attempt to Scuttle the Proposed Transaction with TEGNA; Calls on FCC to Bring the Transaction to a Vote by the Full Commission

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Standard General is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to formally vote now on the proposed transaction and render a decision on the merits.

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  • Standard General is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to formally vote now on the proposed transaction and render a decision on the merits.
  • Commenting on the situation, Standard General’s Managing Partner Soo Kim said, “A decision delayed is a decision denied.
  • Our proposed transaction is consistent with all FCC regulations and precedent.
  • It is bolstered by a voluntary commitment to invest in local news, preserve newsroom jobs, and address purported concerns related to consumer pricing.

TEGNA Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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TEGNA Inc.’s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 9.5 cents per share, payable on April 3, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2023.

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TEGNA Inc.’s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 9.5 cents per share, payable on April 3, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2023.

TEGNA Stations KARE and WXIA Win Prestigious 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KARE (Minneapolis, Minn.) and WXIA (Atlanta, Ga.) received 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards which honor excellence in broadcast, online and documentary journalism.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KARE (Minneapolis, Minn.) and WXIA (Atlanta, Ga.) received 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards which honor excellence in broadcast, online and documentary journalism.
  • KARE won for “KARE 11 Investigates – The Gap: Failure to Treat, Failure to Protect,” which exposed systemic and often fatal failures to treat people with mental illness and protect the public.
  • WXIA was honored for “The Reveal: #Keeping,” an investigative series on the disturbing flaw in Georgia’s social safety net.
  • “Congratulations to the teams at KARE and WXIA for these well-earned honors.”
    In KARE 11 Investigates – The Gap: Failure to Treat, Failure to Protect , a year-long series and primetime special, reporters A.J.

TEGNA and KARE Congratulate Boyd Huppert on Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and KARE 11 today congratulate Boyd Huppert on his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) as part of their 2023 First Amendment Awards.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and KARE 11 today congratulate Boyd Huppert on his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) as part of their 2023 First Amendment Awards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230112005588/en/
    KARE 11's Boyd Huppert receives 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This award is the latest honor for Huppert in a nearly four-decade career in television news.
  • Huppert and the other 2023 First Amendment Awards honorees will be recognized during a ceremony on March 2 in Washington, DC.

Standard General Issues Statement on Acquisition of TEGNA Inc.

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Standard General L.P. today issued the following statement regarding its pending acquisition of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA):

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  • Standard General L.P. today issued the following statement regarding its pending acquisition of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA):
    “Our proposed acquisition of TEGNA has been the subject of regulatory review that continues into the phase where the purchase price is increasing every day.
  • This commitment further demonstrates the public interest benefits of the transaction.
  • We continue to be excited about the bright future we see for TEGNA under our leadership.
  • Standard General is a minority-controlled and operated organization.

Standard General Acquisition of TEGNA Receives Approval from Team Telecom

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Standard General has a proven track record of increasing investment in local journalism and bringing new ideas and perspectives to local broadcasting.

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  • Standard General has a proven track record of increasing investment in local journalism and bringing new ideas and perspectives to local broadcasting.
  • The pending transaction with TEGNA is about investing in and further strengthening local stations, which brings value to our viewers and our communities, said Soo Kim, Founding Partner of Standard General.
  • Standard General and TEGNA continue to work collaboratively with regulatory staff in their review of the proposed transaction.
  • Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

TEGNA Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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TEGNA Inc.s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 9.5 cents per share, payable on January 3, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 9, 2022.

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  • TEGNA Inc.s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 9.5 cents per share, payable on January 3, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 9, 2022.
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities.
  • Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
  • TEGNA offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion , TEGNAs OTT advertising service.