According to Denverrite, layoffs behind the scenes have hit KMGH & KCDO, with 28 positions being eliminated from the newsroom and production offices. This is a nationwide thing and not focused on Denver.
Scripps is pushing for more automation of it's newscasts and this is part of that push, in some markets Scripps has anchor-less newscasts, that are done by automation. KMGH Sister station KJRH/ 2NEWS in Tulsa, OK an NBC station was hit with similar layoffs in late August that eliminated dozens of behind the scenes and on-air positions, as that station has leaned heavily into automated newscasts, KOAA Was also hit with layoffs in August by Scripps.
In addition Scripps sold off it's FOX station WFTX in Ft. Myers, FL as the company tires to eliminate a heavy debt load.
