noun
local TV station; local radio station
Refers to a local broadcasting station, either television or radio, as opposed to a national network.
この地域のニュースはローカル局が詳しく伝えている。
The local station covers news in this area in detail.
キー局 is a key station (national network headquarters), while ローカル局 is a local affiliate station.
Compound of ローカル (local) and 局 (station, bureau).