TEGNA Expands Local News Streaming Across 50+ Markets

TEGNA Inc. is significantly expanding its local news programming by launching live and on-demand morning newscasts from 7 to 9 a.m. across more than 50 markets, offering over 100 hours of fresh daily content. This initiative, beginning rollout in summer 2025 and expected to cover all targeted markets by fall, is accessible via streaming platforms, connected TV apps such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV, as well as station websites, with some markets also airing the content on secondary broadcast networks. Early tests in cities including Portland, Charlotte, and Cleveland showed viewership increases of up to 50%, with even higher spikes during severe weather and breaking news, demonstrating strong audience demand for hyper-local morning coverage. The expansion addresses a traditionally underserved morning timeslot, competing against national network breakfast shows, and aims to enhance viewer experience while opening new advertising revenue streams by reaching over 100 million viewers across platforms. TEGNA's Chief Content Officer Adrienne Roark emphasized the company's commitment to local journalism and the value this initiative delivers to viewers, advertisers, and communities. This strategic move reflects TEGNA's broader mission to strengthen local newsrooms and adapt to changing consumer habits in the digital era.