Jimmy Kimmel to Return to the Airwaves — But Not in Vermont

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“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is back on the air Tuesday night after nearly a week’s suspension. That’s because the local ABC affiliate, WVNY, is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which has said it will continue to preempt the show over comments Kimmel made last week about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In addition to Nexstar, Sinclair Broadcast Group has also decided against airing “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Together, the companies account for nearly a quarter of the ABC stations that reach American homes. It’s unclear when Nexstar will allow “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on its stations. We need to keep empowering local TV stations to serve their communities of license.”