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And it's been announced. 8 states are involved: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/states-lawsuit-block-nexstar-tegna-merger-1236693222/

Also, WRC doesn't need to do anything early evenings since they still have an hour-long 6pm newscast plus an existing 7:30 newscast.

The new set is live.

WJLA ended their weekend morning newscasts. I should note they were only an hour long on both days, so it's not as big of a loss as you would think. It's still embarassing for an ABC station in a top 10 market, though: https://dcrtv.com/wjla-ending-weekend-news/

In confirming this, Kacey said she's going to focus on running her nonprofit pet organization: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVgiEjHCneA/

They're going to stream on the Ilitch-run Sportsnet: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tigers-red-wings-viewing-moves-ilitch-operated-streaming-platform-sportsnet Cable and satelite placement for Tigers games will be announced prior to opening day.

Starting next season the Red Wings will be streaming on the Illich-run Detroit SportsNet: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tigers-red-wings-viewing-moves-ilitch-operated-streaming-platform-sportsnet

Congratulations on reaching viewership lows even by CBS standards:

Just under 21 million viewers across all platforms they said (including reruns on USA Network and a late night NBC airing). They did indeed say it was a pre-9am Sunday morning sporting event record in the US: https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nearly-21-million-viewers-watched-nbcuniversals-coverage-of-usa-canada-olympic-mens-gold-medal-hockey-game-peaking-at-26-million-for-game-winning-goal-on-nbc-peacock Around 26 million were watching when the gold-winning goal was scored.

The Braves have started Bravesvision as their post-RSN method to air games: https://www.mlb.com/braves/schedule/watch Select games will continue to be on Gray Media stations.

This week they celebrated Jim Hill's 50 years of doing sports reports on LA television:

WTTG recently changed the format of their 11am hour to the Marissa Mitchell Show. And Leon Harris was on a few days ago to talk about life after his departure from WRC-TV: Also, meteorologist Nikki Sheaks joined WPBF a few days ago after leaving the mess known as WINK: https://www.wpbf.com/article/welcome-nikki-sheaks-south-florida-forecast/70278578

Savannah's mother is reported missing in Tucson:

This morning the show marked Al Roker's 30th year with them. They brought in meteorologists from all over the country to help celebrate:

As for the meeting, there were supposedly going to be even more staff cuts while adding 18 paid contributors (re: podcasters): https://www.npr.org/2026/01/27/nx-s1-5689849/after-rocky-start-bari-weiss-to-cut-staff-add-commentators-at-cbs-news

I know the ominous news with CBS is seemingly nonstop, but still:

Yeah, Peter Angelos (the late Orioles owner) was understandibly angry when the Montreal Expos moved to DC. The ensuing ownership setup of MASN, where it was majorily owned by the Orioles, was was compensation for the end of the Orioles' 30+ year baseball monopoly in the Mid-Atlantic.

Meteorologist Liana Brackett, who has worked for the Weather Channel and KTTV, has joined the station https://www.instagram.com/p/DTmJoK7jQvW/?hl=en

The New York Times wrote about what's going on (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/business/media/cbs-evening-news-bari-weiss.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA._c1e.qPy2fUCEvrlE&smid=url-share

As for the previous anchor, Jordan Chavez said goodbye today to pursue a career outside of tv news: In addition, Erica Lopez also recently left KUSA mornings to report on traffic for sister station WFAA:

Today the Corporation for Public Broadcasting voted to dissolve the organization: https://cpb.org/pressroom/corporation-public-broadcasting-board-votes-dissolve-organization-act-responsible

Yes, keeping in touch with the average American:

Speaking of Nexstar and New Year's specials, they're also syndicating KTLA's coverage of the Tournament of Roses parade. It's on at least here in DC and in Philly.

I looked at the week after New Year's and I can conclude this week's changes indeed was because of Christmas.

Elle Duncan got a big sendoff from ESPN yesterday as she's going to work full time for Netflix: