As a result , WKRC fired 18 staff members .
On June 18 , 2008 , Newport announced that it was eliminating 7.5 % of the jobs at its 56 stations , attributed the layoffs to a weak economy .
WKRC fired 18 staff members .
On June 18 , 2008 , Newport announced that it was eliminating 7.5 % of the jobs at its 56 stations , attributed the layoffs to a weak economy .