Operating as a diversified media organization, The E.W. Scripps Company, along with its affiliated entities, manages a collection of both regional and national media properties. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Local Media, Scripps Network, and Other segments. Within the Local Media division, the company oversees broadcast television stations that generate news, informative, and entertainment programming, including their associated digital platforms. Furthermore, this segment handles network, syndicated, and proprietary content. The Scripps Network division encompasses a suite of national television networks. These networks reach audiences via over-the-air broadcasts, cable/satellite services, connected TV platforms, and various digital channels. Beyond these core segments, the company delivers content and services directly to users via the internet, smartphones, and tablet devices. Among its notable offerings are Newsy, a national news outlet covering politics, entertainment, science, and technology stories; the renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee; and an investigative reporting bureau located in Washington, D.C. The company also features ION, a national broadcast television channel specializing in popular crime and justice procedural shows, accessible via over-the-air transmission and subscription television platforms. Its services cater to both general audiences and corporate clients. Overall, The E.W. Scripps Company manages a vast network comprising 61 television stations. Established in 1878, the firm maintains its main offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Scripps’ KRTV wins National Murrow Award for ‘Excellence in Innovation’
KRTV, a CBS affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, won a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation for its special report on the Milk River water crisis.
The award-winning report investigated the catastrophic failure of the St. Mary siphon and the $70 million repair effort, highlighting the dependency of Montana communities on the waterway.
Scripps stations earned a total of 25 regional Murrow Awards in 2026, reinforcing the company's commitment to local journalism.