The TV news landscape in Tucson is imploding. Belo is reportedly shutting down news operations at Fox-affiliate KMSB and handing the reins to Raycom Media-owned KOLD, a CBS-affiliate.
40-50 KMSB staffers are expected to lose their jobs, according to the Tucson Sentinel, while others may be able transfer to another Belo-owned station or apply for a position with KOLD.
The only employees that will stay on at KMSB are those in the sales department.
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KMSB informed employees of the shared services agreement Tuesday morning, according to the Sentinel, citing a lack of advertising revenue.
On weekdays, KMSB currently airs a morning newscast from 5:00-8:30 a.m. and a one-hour nightly newscast at 9 p.m.