BALTIMORE, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced its
partnership with The Salvation Army Western Division (Nebraska, western Iowa, and South
Dakota) to aid ongoing disaster relief efforts for
survivors of the recent severe Midwest storm that brought historic
flooding to significant parts of Nebraska and Iowa. Sinclair will hold a
Day of Giving on March
25th, encouraging viewers to donate to Heartland
Flood Relief and help local communities and residents recover from
the storm damage. Sinclair's sister stations in Nebraska and Iowa – KHGI in Lincoln, NE; KPTM in Omaha, NE; KGAN in Cedar Rapids, IA; KPTH in Sioux City, IA; and KDSM in
Des Moines, IA – will all come
together to engage in on-air, digital and social media efforts to
encourage donations to Heartland Flood Relief.
"Through the Heartland Flood Relief fund, Sinclair will continue
its work with The Salvation Army to help the local communities in
Nebraska and Iowa that are facing mass devastation,
including the complete destruction of numerous homes and roadways,"
said Scott Livingston, Sinclair's
Senior Vice President of News. "We are committed to serving
the residents of these communities, and strongly encourage our
viewers to donate what they can to help their neighbors."
As the 'Bomb Cyclone' storm made its way through the Midwest
last week, Sinclair and its affiliate stations provided continuous
coverage to ensure that critical, up-to-date information was
delivered to viewers.
"I want to thank the incredible teams at KHGI,
KPTM, KGAN, KPTH and KDSM in
Nebraska and Iowa for providing tireless coverage of the
storm, ensuring our viewers were consistently updated throughout
the disaster. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver
continuous, crucial news updates, especially when our viewers need
it most," said KHGI's General Manager, Vince Barresi, who is leading the Heartland
Relief Fund. "Now, in the wake of the storm, these same teams
are banding together to help their community rebuild, supporting
the idea that local news stations must do what they can to get
involved in times of crisis."
With the death toll continuing to rise and new disastrous
effects coming to light, the Midwest is still reeling from the
impact of the storm and its subsequent flooding. Sinclair will
continue to provide its viewers with up-to-date coverage as
developments occur.
Donations for the relief fund will be accepted at
www.salarmyomaha.org – just click on the 'Donate Now'
button.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is one
of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting
companies in the country. The Company owns, operates and/or
provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets.
Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and is
dedicated to impactful journalism with a local focus. The Company
has multiple national networks, live local sports production, as
well as stations affiliated with all the major networks. Sinclair's
content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including
over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital
platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source
of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net
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