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A second round of layoffs at WGN-TV includes Debbie Brockman, the producer whose 2025 ICE detention video went viral, as Nexstar continues consolidation and pursues the Tegna merger, with more staff reassigned and jobs cut across its stations.
WGN-TV laid off at least eight on-air anchors and reporters as Nexstar Media Group reports solid fourth-quarter revenue ($1.29B) and pushes ahead with the Tegna merger, a move drawing SAG-AFTRA criticism and fueling concerns about media consolidation.
SAG-AFTRA is slamming Nexstar for sweeping local-news layoffs at stations such as KTLA, WGN and WPIX—eight cuts at WGN—arguing the moves threaten local reporting and highlight the dangers of media consolidation as Nexstar pursues a $6.2 billion Tegna merger; Nexstar says it won't comment on personnel issues and is taking steps to stay competitive. The union is negotiating multiple local contracts and vows to push for strong protections for journalists and the audiences who rely on them.
KTLA laid off three longtime on-air personalities—meteorologist Mark Kriski and midday anchors Lu Parker and Glen Walker—as part of Nexstar’s broader staff cuts across several markets, prompting viewer reactions online.
Nexstar is trimming staff nationwide, with KTLA’s longtime weather anchor Mark Kriski among those laid off, as part of broader cuts affecting flagship stations like WPIX and WGN amid Nexstar’s Tegna acquisition. SAG-AFTRA and the CWA condemned the layoffs as harming local news and workers’ rights during ongoing union negotiations.
President Trump endorsed Nexstar's $6.2 billion plan to acquire Tegna, a move that would create a nationwide local-news footprint reaching about 80% of U.S. households. The reversal from his November stance comes as regulators weigh possible deregulation of broadcast-ownership caps. If approved, the deal could reshape local broadcasting and programming, boosting efficiencies but raising concerns about competition and diversity of viewpoints; closing is targeted for late 2026.
Former President Donald Trump voiced support for Nexstar’s planned acquisition of Tegna on Truth Social, arguing the deal will 'knock out the Fake News' and spur competition against national networks. FCC Chair Brendan Carr amplified the push, saying the merger should be approved and that it would bring real competition to a media landscape dominated by big networks. If approved, Nexstar would own 265 local TV stations in 44 states and DC, reach 132 of the 210 Nielsen DMAs, and cover about 80% of U.S. TV households. Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said the deal would strengthen local journalism amid a changing media market, while regulators weigh antitrust and information‑quality concerns.
Donald Trump endorsed Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna to form a broadcast giant covering about 80% of U.S. TV households. The $11 billion deal still requires an FCC waiver of the 39% national ownership cap, which the commission is weighing; FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly supported moving the deal forward with Trump’s endorsement, saying “Let’s get it done.” The merger has drawn mixed reactions from industry players and watchdogs amid ongoing debates over media concentration and localism.
The article discusses the recent conflict between networks and affiliates over the airing of Jimmy Kimmel's show, highlighting how Nexstar and Sinclair temporarily pulled the show in protest of comments made by Kimmel, and the broader implications for the future of local TV, network-affiliate relations, and industry power dynamics.
TV station owners Sinclair and Nexstar have reinstated Jimmy Kimmel's show on ABC stations after a week-long ban caused by controversial comments he made about Charlie Kirk's murder and political figures, highlighting the influence of network and local station dynamics and ongoing debates over free speech.
Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to Nexstar and Sinclair's ABC affiliates after being blacked out for over a week, amid ongoing debates over free speech and broadcaster independence, with Sinclair and Nexstar emphasizing their decisions were made independently and without government pressure.
Nexstar and Sinclair have restored Jimmy Kimmel's show to their local TV stations after a suspension caused by controversial remarks he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk, highlighting ongoing tensions over free speech and political influence in media.
The local TV station boycott of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! is ending as Nexstar and Sinclair, major station owners, announced they would no longer preempt the show, citing feedback from viewers and community concerns, despite earlier pressure and controversy surrounding the show's content and its suspension.
Nexstar Media Group announced that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to its ABC-affiliated stations starting tonight, emphasizing its commitment to local broadcasting, the First Amendment, and community-specific content, amidst ongoing discussions with Disney.
Some broadcasters owned by Nexstar and Sinclair are pausing or boycotting advertising on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following controversial remarks by Kimmel, leading to consumer protests, advertiser withdrawals, and potential impacts on revenue and free speech debates.