Instagram/Ellina Abovian & Mark Kri TV KTLA reporter Ellina Abovian shares her shock and hurt after being laid off on her 40th birthday, amid broader newsroom cuts at Nexstar. March 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ellina Abovian, a reporter for KTLA, opened up about the emotional impact of recent newsroom layoffs that coincided with her 40th birthday. On Wednesday, Nexstar implemented significant staff reductions affecting both KTLA in Los Angeles and WGN, as part of cost-cutting efforts tied to a pending merger with Tegna.