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Kristine Sorensen

(Source: KDKA-TV)

Kristine Sorensen joined KDKA-TV as a reporter/anchor in April 2003. She can be seen hosting Pittsburgh Today Live, anchoring KDKA-TV News at 5pm alongside Ken Rice and doing special reports for the evening newscasts.

Kristine returned to Pittsburgh where she was Washington County Bureau Chief after being a reporter/anchor in Dallas, Texas. She earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a Bachelor’s Degree in Government with a minor in dance from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. She received a graduate marketing certificate from Southern Methodist University.

Kristine was recently honored with an Edward R. Murrow award and an Associated Press award for her feature story on two people who became good friends after one anonymously donated his stem cells for a life-saving transplant. She also won an AP award for hosting Pittsburgh Today Live which won best news talk show and a Golden Quill award for her series of reports on West Virginia P.O.W. Jessica Lynch.

When she’s not playing with her children, Kristine enjoys reading, taking dance classes and enjoying Pittsburgh’s cultural institutions.

She has studied dance since she was a child and performed with dance companies for 10 years.

Kristine is on the Board of Trustees for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and has also written about dance for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She is also an active supporter of The March of Dimes and has served as their spokesperson.

Kristine is married to KDKA-TV Investigative Reporter Marty Griffin. They have two daughters, Sophia and Chloe, and a son, Vincent.

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Exhibit Tells Princess Diana’s Story

Princess Diana is a cultural icon for her royalty, philanthropy and dramatic life. Over the next few days, Pittsburghers can get a better sense of who Diana was as a person, not just a princess, as the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show hosts the “Diana, The People’s Princess” exhibit.

2012/03/07

Dermatologist Warns Against Overdoing Skin Treatments

For centuries, people have been looking for the fountain of youth and many still are. But local doctors are seeing patients who are overdoing skin treatments for their face, causing not only pain but long-term skin damage.

2012/03/01

UPMC Dietician Explains ‘The Active Calorie Diet’

Leslie Bonci is the dietician to the stars of Pittsburgh sports as well as other professional sports teams around the country. Now, she’s put her weight loss advice in a book called “The Active Calorie Diet.”

2012/01/30

Actress Heigl Discusses New Movie Shot In Pittsburgh

One of the big budget movies filmed here in Pittsburgh is hitting the big screen. “One for the Money” starring Katherine Heigl will be in theaters Friday.

2012/01/25

Make-Up Artist Offers Advice On When To Keep & Toss Cosmetics

You might think holding onto old make-up is saving you money, but you could also be risking your health because old cosmetics can breed bacteria.

2012/01/19

“Buy Local Pittsburgh Week” Encourage People To Shop Locally

When you shop for gifts, it’s easy to go to Amazon or online to a big box store. But a new movement is underway to encourage people to “shop local” because of the positive impact it has on our community.

2011/12/09

Enjoy Free & Affordable Fun This Holiday Season

If you’re looking for something fun to do to celebrate the holiday season, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, there are lots of great things going on around our area.

2011/11/28

Big Deals Expected For Cyber Monday

Black Friday can offer some amazing deals, but if you can’t deal with the crowds, or don’t feel like going to the stores, you can still cash in on Cyber Monday.

2011/11/22

Local Doctor’s Weight Loss Program Focuses On Diet, Exercise, Meditation

If you’re tired of fad diets that might work for a while but then you always re-gain the weight, a new program may be just what you need. It’s called “Fit, Fun and Fabulous at Any Age.” It’s a 12-week program developed by a local doctor and it is changing lives.

2011/11/16

Testing iPant’s Claim To Reduce Cellulite

A lot of women have some cellulite they would like to get rid of. Now, a new body-shaper from Wacoal claims to do just that. KDKA-TV’s Kristine Sorensen found some local women to try it out to see if it really works.

2011/11/08

“Dance Moms” Reveal Inside Scoop Behind Hit Reality Show

The hit reality show “Dance Moms” on Lifetime is shot locally at a dance studio in Penn Hills. It’s about a handful of local mothers and their daughters who dance at the Abby Lee Dance Company, competing to win national titles. But tempers flare and it can get nasty at times.

2011/10/26