Anthony Slaughter, a longtime meteorologist at KSDK in St. Louis, was fired by the station in April 2025. He had been associated with KSDK intermittently since 2009. Slaughter expressed shock at the sudden dismissal, which reportedly lasted only a few minutes when he was informed. He acknowledged that his attitude might have played a role in the decision. There were indications of disagreements between Slaughter and the station’s director of content, Morgan Schaab, particularly regarding the demands and pace of the morning show "Today in St. Louis." Slaughter also voiced frustrations about increasing workload and expectations at the station, including doing his own makeup, engaging more on social media, and constant branding demands, all while facing diminishing pay. He remarked on the challenges of juggling numerous responsibilities during his shift and felt that the role was becoming bogged down by trivial tasks. Despite his passion for meteorology, these factors contributed to his departure. The firing was met with disappointment from viewers and colleagues, who praised Slaughter as a beloved and talented meteorologist and a highlight of the morning show. Many expressed hope to see him continue his career elsewhere in local news or media. Slaughter himself reflected on the changing nature of local news and the difficulties faced by professionals in the industry today