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.

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.

According to Reddit, WTRK in Norfolk, Virginia and WMAR in Baltimore, Maryland both experienced staff reductions.