TV news station consolidation coming to Indy after FCC waiver
By Cate Charron
Published on March 10, 2026.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a $83 million deal allowing WISH-TV Channel 8 and WRTV-TV 6 to be owned by the same company, allowing the merger to occur. The decision was made by Circle City Broadcasting, which owns WISH and MyINDY-TV 23. The FCC stated that the merger would strengthen Circle City's position amid financial challenges and protect the smaller MyINDy-TV operation from going dark. However, it is still considering amending or removing the ban to limit monopolies. Concerns have been raised about the merger, which could result in the consolidation of five top news stations in Indianapolis.
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