TV stations owned by Sinclair TV stations owned by Tribune The journalists at KOMO described small acts of rebellion, like airing the segments at times of low viewership or immediately before or after commercial breaks so they blend in with paid spots. As Sinclair prepares to expand its stable of local TV stations with a proposed acquisition of Tribune Media — which would add 42 stations to Sinclair’s 173 — advocacy groups have shown concern about the size and reach the combined company would have. “I have not found one of our members who is supportive of our company’s position.” The Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest owner of local TV stations, serving 81 markets, wants to expand by buying Tribune Media’s TV stations, many of which are in larger markets, like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
