Harron announced in December 2003 that it was exiting broadcasting, and the station was sold to Hearst-Argyle Television a few months later.

What was then known as Hearst-Argyle Television bought all of Pulitzer's television holdings in 1998.

When Pulitzer bowed out of broadcasting in 1997, Hearst-Argyle Television bought the entire group, including WXII.

He sits on several Boards of Directors of companies in which the firm has investments, including Hearst-Argyle Television.

Argyle merged with the broadcasting unit of the Hearst Corporation to form Hearst-Argyle Television in August 1997.

Hearst said it would combine its six stations with Argyle's and create a public company, Hearst-Argyle Television.

In 1998, Pulitzer sold its entire broadcasting division, including KETV, to Hearst-Argyle Television.

WDSU tapped the resources of its parent company, Hearst-Argyle Television, and brought in personnel from across the country to assist in various capacities.

Pulitzer sold its entire broadcasting division, including WLKY, to what was then Hearst-Argyle Television in 1999.

Once completed, Hearst will own about 86 percent of the outstanding common shares in Hearst-Argyle Television.