KTLA's Mark Kriski Among Layoffs As Nexstar Cuts Jobs Across Country
Variety • • business
Key Points:
- Longtime KTLA weather anchor Mark Kriski, an eight-time Emmy winner and original host since 1991, was let go as part of nationwide staff cuts by Nexstar, which also affected major stations like WPIX New York and WGN Chicago.
- Other KTLA employees laid off include midday anchors Glen Walker and Lu Parker, while WGN Chicago saw eight layoffs including longtime staffer Dean Richards and meteorologist Mike Janseen.
- Nexstar, currently acquiring Tegna, stated the cuts are necessary for competitiveness amid industry changes, but unions SAG-AFTRA and Communications Workers of America criticized the company for eroding local news resources and opposing union efforts.
- SAG-AFTRA condemned Nexstar for eliminating union positions, pushing
