Overview
- KTLA let go of midday anchors Glen Walker and Lu Parker along with longtime meteorologist Mark Kriski, who joined the station in 1991, according to multiple reports.
- Chicago’s WGN has eliminated about 21 positions in recent weeks, including veteran entertainment reporter Dean Richards, with SAG-AFTRA saying eight of its members there were affected.
- New York’s WPIX cut at least three on-air roles, including weekend anchor and reporter John Muller and afternoon anchor Arrianee LeBeau, according to reporting.
- A Nexstar spokesperson declined to discuss individual personnel changes and said the company is taking steps to compete effectively during industry upheaval.
- The cuts come as traditional TV viewership and ad revenue face sustained pressure and as Nexstar works to finalize a $6.2 billion Tegna acquisition, drawing union criticism tied to ongoing contract talks.