Circle City Broadcasting to acquire WRTV-ABC in $83 million deal

Circle City Broadcasting, the parent company of local stations WISH-TV and MyINDY-TV 23, announced a definitive agreement to acquire WRTV-ABC from The E.W. Scripps Company for $83 million.

The deal, announced Oct. 28 by Circle City Broadcasting Owner, President and CEO DuJuan McCoy, would significantly expand the locally owned media company’s footprint. The transaction is pending regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

McCoy, a veteran broadcaster and Indianapolis native, framed the acquisition as a strategic move that reinforces his company’s deep ties to the community.

“As a native of Indianapolis and a career small business owner, I am excited to expand Circle City Broadcasting’s footprint with the acquisition of WRTV-ABC,” McCoy said. “This strategic transact