BALTIMORE, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce its station,
KSNV News 3 in Las Vegas,
has won the ACLU of Nevada's
esteemed "2019 Freedom of the Press" Award for its ongoing
investigative series, "Vegas Lost." Led by top journalist
John Treanor, Vegas Lost examines
critical issues that impact residents of southern Nevada, including homelessness, immigration,
and the criminal justice system.
"Your dedication to responsible, effective reporting, and
journalistic integrity, has informed millions of viewers throughout
southern Nevada," wrote the ACLU
of Nevada in a letter to Treanor.
"Your coverage of criminal justice issues, especially those around
juveniles has shed a light on the plight of juveniles in our
justice system and their specific needs."
Treanor, who joined the KSNV News 3 team in June 2013, has covered a wide range of topics
including politics, crime and weather over the course of his
career. He will accept the award at the ACLU of Nevada's 16th annual Celebration of
Civil Liberties.
"The ACLU is famously dedicated to celebrating efforts that
defend liberty, democracy, equality and justice, and I am honored
that my work is being recognized," said Treanor. "At KSNV,
our number one priority is to uncover and report impactful news
stories, and we are thankful to be part of the greater Sinclair
family. We value Sinclair's commitment to tracking the truth and
providing its viewers with valuable information, and strive to
emulate Sinclair's overall mission in all of our work."
In addition to this prestigious award, Sinclair's news rooms
have won 95 national and regional awards in 2019, solidifying its
position as one of the most awarded news organizations in the
country.
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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