Bill Rehkopf
Bill is a native of Murrysville and attended Franklin Regional High School before studying communications at Clarion University.
He returns to KDKA after helping to launch sister CBS station All News 99.1 WNEW in Washington, D.C.
Before that, Bill was the morning news anchor at KDKA, succeeding the retiring Bob Kopler.
Prior to coming home to Pittsburgh, Bill was the News Director at WPOC in Baltimore, where he led the station’s marathon local coverage of the events of September 11.
He also provided coverage of the D.C. sniper story and the funerals of Presidents Reagan and Ford for stations across the country.
Bill is a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician and enjoys church, boating and sports with his wife and two children.
Pa. Representative Grills Former IRS Commissioner
All eyes were on the Ways and Means Committee when they took up the IRS issue.
Penguins Fans From Across The Pond
Penguins hockey is the greatest time of the year for fans in the city and around the world!
Two Local Women Know What It’s Like To Be Held In Captivity
Two women who know all too well what the three women who escaped a home in Cleveland after being held for more than 10 years talked to KDKA’s Bill Rehkopf.
Suicide Rates On The Rise For Middle Aged Americans
The Center for Disease Control put out a report stating that suicide rates among American’s aged 35-64 has risen 28% over the past ten years.
Wife Of Former Justice Of The Peace Arrested In Texas Murders
The wife of former Kaufman County justice of the peace arrested in Texas murder case.
New Study Focuses On Environment & Autism
Can where you live have an effect on if you have a child born with autism. The Center for disease control says that 1 out of 88 kids are affected with ASD (autism Spectrum Disorder) which is why The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and Dr. Evelyn Talbot are performing a study to find out if the environment and peoples surroundings is a precursor to Autism.
Former Mayor Masloff Endorses Jack Wagner
With just weeks until the mayoral primary, Democratic hopeful Jack Wagner received another endorsement from a well-known Pittsburgh political figure.
Autism Affects 1 in 88 Kids
Are you or someone you know affected by Autism? We’re partnering with Autism Speaks to help put the puzzle pieces together on Autism.
Could Sharing Files Help Hackers?
In a story featured in Sunday’s issue of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reporter Andrew Conte goes in depth on how sharing files could lead to your most personal information being stolen by computer hackers.
Nonprofits Still Battling Property Taxes
Are UPMC and Highmark really not-for-profit? Pittsburgh City Council is speaking out today against a state bill that would remove their power to go after big non-profits for property taxes.
Off-Duty Police Hires Questioned
Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, the chair of the city’s public safety committee, is teaming up with Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Michael Huss to propose police policy changes.
Celebrations Planned For Mr. Rogers’ Would-Be 85th Birthday
This week marks what would have been Mr. Rogers’ 85th birthday.
Sen. Ferlo Drops Out Of Mayoral Race
Citing the need to finish out his four-year Senate term, Pennsylvania State Sen. Jim Ferlo on Friday announced he was dropping out of the race for Pittsburgh mayor.
KDKA-AM Exclusive: Haiti’s Milk Problem
Ever since the horrible earthquake several years ago in Haiti local ladies Jamie & Allie McMutrie who are the founders of HaitianFamiliesFirst.org.
Tuesday’s KDKA Afternoon News: Pittsburgh Police Investigation, School Safety and Other News
Here’s a round up of some of Tuesday’s top news stories from the KDKA Afternoon News.
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | KDKA-TV News |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | Elementary |
| 9:00 PM | Criminal Minds |
| 10:00 PM | 48 Hours |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | CSI: Miami |
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