Here's some sad news for trivia junkies, obscure local rock bands, and little old ladies who don't know how to change the channel on their television.
We've learned through the Ogle Mole Network that KSBI Channel 52 has cancelled two of its local programs (Oklahoma Live! and Wild Card), laid off most of its staff and is moving away from producing live local fledgling programming. Apparently it's part of a grand plan by KSBI President Vince Orza to make the station watchable.
We first heard reports of the news on Friday after layoff rumors began to circulate through the Ogle Mole Network. Here are a couple of emails we received:
Not sure if you've heard this yet, but KSBI has laid off most of its employees, cancelled almost every show (the remaining ones will likely end after contracts are up) and I heard a rumor that the station is up for sale.
Does TLO need a TV station? I think so.
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