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Nexstar Cuts Veteran KTLA Staff Amid Restructuring

2/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nexstar Media Group laid off veteran staff at KTLA in Los Angeles, including anchors Glen Walker and Lu Parker, and meteorologist Mark Kriski.
The cuts are part of a broader restructuring affecting multiple stations, including WPIX in New York.
Nexstar aims to streamline operations amid declining TV viewership and rising streaming competition.
SAG-AFTRA criticized the layoffs as undermining local news resources.

History

Historical Context

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 transformed the U.S. broadcasting landscape by deregulating media ownership, allowing companies like Nexstar Media Group to acquire multiple stations. This consolidation has led to significant layoffs, such as those at KTLA, as local news struggles to compete with streaming services. The ongoing challenges highlight critical concerns for local journalism and community engagement in an evolving media environment.

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Story summary

Nexstar Media Group laid off veteran staff at KTLA in Los Angeles, including anchors Glen Walker and Lu Parker, and meteorologist Mark Kriski.
The cuts are part of a broader restructuring affecting multiple stations, including WPIX in New York.
Nexstar aims to streamline operations amid declining TV viewership and rising streaming competition.
SAG-AFTRA criticized the layoffs as undermining local news resources.

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