Mary Robb Jackson
Mary Robb Jackson joined KDKA-TV as a general assignment reporter in 1980. In addition, she was a weekend anchor, lifestyle reporter and a co-host of “Evening Magazine”.
Mary Robb came to KDKA-TV after serving as a general assignment reporter, consumer reporter, and an anchor at WPXI-TV.
Among her many achievements, Mary Robb received a 1996 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for her series of reports from Vietnam (“Vietnam: Finding Peace”), looking at that country twenty years after the fall of Saigon through the eyes of a local veteran.
She has also received a National Gabriel Award Certificate of Merit, Matrix Awards, the Golden Quill and the Senator John Heinz Community Advocate Award. She also received Regional Emmy Award Nominations for her coverage of the Memorial to the Victims of US Air Flight 427, and the annual POW/MIA Vigil.
Mary Robb also received the Robert L. Vann Award in 2007 for television spot news, which was presented by the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation and the Distinguished Alumna Award, presented by the Pitt Alumni Association.
She has been consistently recognized for her work by “Women In Communications”, and received an Associated Press Award for her special feature reports on Pittsburgh’s homeless women.
Improving the welfare of veterans of all eras is a personal commitment for Mary Robb and she has participated in “The Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program”, “Stand Down”, “Sharing and Caring, Inc.” and “The Annual Veterans Bowl.” For those efforts, she has been honored with the Pennsylvania American Legion Patriot’s Award, as well as awards from Vietnam, and Korean War Veterans Organizations.
Mary Robb holds a Masters of Arts and a Bachelors of Arts Degree from the University of Pittsburgh where she was awarded the Charles E. Merrill Fellowship.
Mary Robb has also appeared with the Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial Production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.”
A native of Pittsburgh, Mary Robb is married to Michael Challik, Chief Photographer at KDKA-News. They are the proud parents of one daughter.
Mary Robb is also a breast cancer survivor and participates in events supporting education and research.
You can e-mail Mary Robb at mjackson@kdka.com.
Missing In America Project Making Sure Veterans Have Final Resting Place
The funeral procession wound its way from Fairchance in Fayette County to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies bringing the cremated remains of four veterans and one military wife, all who, until today, had no final resting place.
Residents, Health Dept. Concerned Over Monroeville Rat Infestation
Resident Cindy Woodward says that homeowners in the Garden City neighborhood of Monroeville have been wrangling over a persistent problem with rats since last spring.
West Virginians Weigh In On Brad Paisley’s “Accidental Racist”
Born and raised in Glen Dale, W. Va., Brad Paisley’s parents still live in a house on what is now “Brad Paisley Boulevard” — he is a southern man.
Authorities Say Teen Girl Ran Off With 31-Year-Old Man
More than 1,200 miles away, officials tracked a 31-year-old man down to South Dakota with a teen girl.
Police: Man Drank $102,000 Worth Of Vintage Whiskey
The live-in caretaker of a Greensburg mansion faces criminal charges for allegedly drinking more than $100,000 worth of the owner’s whiskey.
4 Arrested In Connection With Armstrong Co. Beating Death
Four people have been arrested in connection with a fight in Armstrong County that left one man dead.
Woman Charged After Parking Car On Tracks To Protest Train Noise
Police say a drunk and disorderly woman so dislikes train whistles that she parked her car on some southwestern Pennsylvania railroad tracks to stop trains from coming through town.
Armstrong Co. Fight Leaves 1 Man Dead
Police are investigating after a fight in Kittanning left one person dead early Sunday morning.
Moon School Bus Driver Accused Of Harassing Female Students
Police say a local school bus driver showed lewd photographs to female students.
Child Calls 911, Saves Dad And Grandma High On Heroin
A 10-year-old boy called 911 and possibly saved the life of his father and grandmother, who police say had passed out in a bathroom while doing heroin.
Fire Damages At Least 2 Beaver County Homes
Firefighters are at the scene of a multi-home fire in Beaver County.
Residents Concerned After Local Funeral Director Goes Missing
He’s the only funeral director in the small town of Claysville, Washington County.
Beaver Co. Teen Injured After Touching Downed Power Line
A Beaver County teenager is recovering after he was shocked when he touched a downed power line.
Moms Launch Petition To Rid Dyes From Kraft Macaroni And Cheese
Kraft is taking some heat after two food bloggers from North Carolina started a petition to stop them from using dyes in their macaroni and cheese.
Restaurant Workers Tackle Robbery Suspect Until Police Arrive
A man chose the wrong restaurant to steal from. He was attacked by several employees when authorities say he was caught with his hand in the cash register of the Washington County restaurant.
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| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | The American Baking Competition |
| 9:00 PM | Criminal Minds |
| 10:00 PM | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |
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