John Shumway
John Shumway joined KDKA-TV in October 1988 as a General Assignment Reporter.
During his years at KDKA-TV, he has anchored the morning and weekend news and is currently a featured General Assignment Reporter on the station’s 5 and 6pm newscasts. Every morning, you’ll find John on NewsTalk 1020 KDKA Radio where he co-hosts the KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert and Shelly Duffy.
John began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WLAP Radio in Lexington, Kentucky, while he was in college. After graduation, he started his news career by moving into the WLAP Radio newsroom. In 1979, John moved to WHAS Radio News in Louisville, Kentucky, where he switched over to WHAS-TV News as a reporter a few years later.
John has been recognized throughout his broadcasting career regionally, statewide, and nationally. A Columbia DuPont Citation, Ohio State Journalism Award, and an Emmy Nomination are among the list of awards and recognitions John has received.
John earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Eastern Kentucky University in 1978. His desk is an art gallery of Shumway family snapshots and John will quickly tell you that his most important jobs are husband and father. He resides in the Pittsburgh area with his wife, Sonya, and their daughter. In his spare time, John enjoys golf, running, hiking, camping and singing in his church choir.
Abducted Baby’s Mother: Suspect Befriended Me
The parents of a baby that was abducted from Magee-Womens Hospital are speaking out. At her home Friday, Rhonda King cradled her four-day-old son, Bryce Frank Coleman. “Say, ‘As long as I’m safe and with my mom where I’m supposed to be,’” King said.
“Sullivan & Son” Star Visits Studio K
KDKA AM’s John Shumway talks to Steve Byrne, star of the hit sitcom “Sullivan and Son,” live in Studio K!
Port Authority Board Delays Massive Cuts By 1 Year
The latest round of Port Authority service cuts have been put on hold for now after vote Tuesday morning.
‘No Major Issues’ For North Shore ‘T’ Service
The Steeler first preseason game is now in the books and the learning curve rolls on. Not the learning curve for the guys in black and gold, this is the learning curve for fans trying to get to the game.
Why Is PennDOT Removing Squirrel Hill Tunnel’s False Ceiling?
While it remained open this past weekend, reconstruction of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel has been causing drivers a lot of headaches over the past few weeks. Since PennDOT started its weekend closures of this tunnel a consistent question persists. Why are they taking out the false ceiling?
Public Works Director: Federal Help Needed To Remedy Flooding
It rained hard this weekend and in the Oakwood section of Pittsburgh, two people had to be rescued from a pickup truck. “Once that creek runs full barrel, that water [has] nowhere to go but to back up onto the streets,” Pittsburgh Public Works Director Rob Kaczorowski said.
Consumers Make Complaints About Energy Salespeople
A door to door representative of Just Energy was videotaped by KDKA Producer Matt Regan after a confrontation with Regan at his home. Last week Regan was home in Brookline and chose not to answer his door the first two times the man knocked.
Steelers Night Practice An All-Day Affair
The Steelers’ annual night practice is one of the most anticipated events during training camp and this year there’s more reason for excitement. It’s become the first annual Latrobe Steelers Fest and Night Practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
PennDOT’s Plan For Route 28 Could Cause More Traffic Headaches
More road construction means another round of closures and more traffic headaches for drivers. In addition to another closure of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, PennDOT has major plans for Route 28 – it’s a stretch that is already a mess on most days.
Construction Companies Face Fines For Prolonged Road Work
Construction projects are the bane of almost anyone’s driving experience, but there is good news you can think about the next time you’re stuck in traffic.
Game Commission Sets 2 Bear Traps In Frazer Twp.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has set up a couple of traps to catch an elusive black bear or bears near the Pittsburgh Mills Mall.
PennDOT To Close Inbound Squirrel Hill Tunnels For Weekend Work
If you travel the Parkway East or live in the city’s East End, a continuing road construction project could tie up traffic in that area this weekend.
Quecreek Miners, Rescuers Reunite On 10th Anniversary
On a hot July night 10 years ago – exhilaration. “All nine are alive,” was the announcement. And then the world watched as man after man – the Quecreek Nine – emerged.
Road Work Coming To Busy South Hills Intersection
A major construction project is coming to a busy intersection in the South Hills. The intersection of Routes 88 and 51 is getting a makeover.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Testifies In Jordan Miles Civil Trial
Attorneys for Jordan Miles continue to make the case that their client was brutally beaten by officers Richard Ewing, Michael Saldutte and David Sisak and is suffering long-term effects from the incident.
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | Undercover Boss |
| 9:00 PM | Blue Bloods |
| 10:00 PM | Blue Bloods |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |
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