San Antonio TV station KENS5 cuts four newsroom jobs as its parent firm restructures

San Antonio TV station KENS5 has laid off at least four newsroom employees as its parent company Tegna continues to restructure, according to people familiar with the business. A Tegna spokesperson wouldn't confirm the departures but issued a statement acknowledging that the Virginia-based broadcast and media company is "scaling back" some operations. “We’re focused on creating a sustainable future for local news, with local leaders adjusting their newsrooms to meet the unique needs of their market," the statement said.