The sales of WPPX-TV in Philadelphia, KKPX-TV in San Francisco and KPXM-TV in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota were contingent on whether or not the sale of WPIX would close and be finalized before Scripps completed its acquisition of Ion Media. In late 2022, Scripps created an in-house sports division with the intent of offering its local stations or Ion to teams and leagues as an alternative to the fledgling regional sports network. Television stations Stations are arranged alphabetically by state and by city of license. (**) indicates a station that was built and signed-on by Scripps. Former stations Television Radio (**) indicates a station that was built and signed-on by Scripps. National Spelling Bee Scripps also operates the national (US) spelling bee. The final competition is in Washington, DC, and it is broadcast on Ion Television and Bounce TV. Lower levels are organized by the school, then county and eventually to the final competition. Notes License ownership/operational agreements Mergers and acquisitions Satellites and semi-satellites See also Edward W. Scripps Ellen Browning Scripps James E. Scripps Charles Scripps Scripps Howard Foundation Scripps Ranch Edward W. Estlow Scripps Networks Interactive References Sources External links Companies listed on the Nasdaq Mass media companies of the United States Mass media companies established in 1878 Publishing companies established in 1878 American companies established in 1878 Newspaper companies of the United States Television broadcasting companies of the United States Scripps 1878 establishments in Ohio 1980s initial public offerings Radio broadcasting companies of the United States