WJLA Ending Weekend News
According to a report from FTVLive, SINCLAIR has pulled the plug on locally produced weekend newscasts at WJLA (ABC 7). The move is part of a broader company effort to streamline operations and reduce costs. While weekday newscasts remain in place, weekend viewers will now find syndicated or paid programming in those time slots.
An insider tells DCRTV, the 6 and 11 PM news are not affected. It’s only the morning news that is being canceled
The decision reflects a broader industry trend as station groups like SINCLAIR reassess the profitability of weekend news blocks amid rising production costs and evolving viewing habits. For the DC market, it means one less source of live, local weekend TV news at a time when competition from digital and streaming platforms continues to grow.
