E.W. Scripps is laying off staff across multiple local news stations, employees were told on Monday. Why it matters: The cuts are the latest blow to shrinking local TV newsrooms across the U.S. Tegna laid off members from its fact-checking team in February.

Employees at nearly a dozen TV stations were affected by the layoffs, according to a spokesperson. This article, Scripps confirms layoffs at some local TV stations, was first published at The Desk. To submit a news tip,

E.W. Scripps has started laying off employees at a number of its local TV stations this week, adding to a growing list of media jobs that have been cut in 2025. The exact number of people being laid off is unclear.