# Reporter Steps Away From News Desk | 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: 2026-09-18T07:13:47+00:00
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Marlena Lang, WCPO Channel 9’s beloved reporter, is stepping away from journalism after two years on air — citing burnout and the toll of the job on her health — even as the news industry itself reshapes under Scripps’ restructuring. A Kauai native and Biola grad, she’ll stay in Cincinnati but leave the microphone for now, hinting at a future return — if ever. Her departure echoes broader changes: 27 management roles eliminated, including WCPO’s top exec, as media adapts to shifting audience habits. 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. Sources: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/09/17/wcpo-reporter-marlena-lang-exits-station-amid-scripps-leadership-cuts/91808159007/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6383bfbe22381b3c Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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