On July 19 , 2012 , Newport Television reached deals to sell 22 of its 27 stations to three station groups -- Nexstar Broadcasting Group , Sinclair Broadcast Group and Cox Media Group .
As a result , WKRC fired 18 staff members .
On July 19 , 2012 , Newport Television reached deals to sell 22 of WKRC 's 27 stations to three station groups -- Nexstar Broadcasting Group , Sinclair Broadcast Group and Cox Media Group .
As a result , WKRC fired 18 staff members .