# Local 12 Rebrands with Tough Cuts | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-07-11T20:51:29+00:00
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## Resource

Local 12 is cutting jobs and ending its weekend morning news show, but it’s not all bad news — they’re launching a new 3 PM weekday newscast in September to boost coverage. The parent company, Sinclair, says these are tough but necessary moves to ensure long-term survival. Emmy-winning exec producer Doug Lillibridge, who spent 13 years at the station, is among those leaving — he’s not retiring, just looking for his next big opportunity. Sinclair thanked departing staff while staying quiet on specifics, but Lillibridge confirmed his exit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07b8746bfb02cad3

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