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Layoffs hit Colorado TV newsrooms (again), Denver7, KOAA, KKTV affected
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
E.W. Scripps is cutting 12% of its workforce across its local TV news stations in Colorado, including Denver7, KOAA, and KKTV, shifting toward AI and a 24-hour streaming model while consolidating resources after acquiring local rivals.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Streaming & Media.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Local news founders in streaming and TV will face slimmer teams but greater pressure to innovate with AI and scale-driven content models. This shift opens a window to reshape how local stories are delivered but risks losing community trust if live reporting fades.
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