Larry Richert
The host of the KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert since 2001, Larry Richert is Pittsburgh’s master Master of Ceremonies and an ambassador for Pittsburgh. Born in Millvale and raised in McCandless Township, Richert graduated from North Allegheny High School and Clarion University.
Larry is the public address announcer at Heinz Field for Steeler home games and also serves as the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights and is active in dozens of charities including the American Cancer Society as host of their Celebrity Golf Classic held every June.Larry and his wife Cindi have three children.
Local Rape Prevention Group Talks About Steubenville Case
KDKA-AM’s Larry Richert talks to Allison Hall of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape about the Steubenville rape victim and the death threats against her.
Bishop Zubik Impressed By New Pope
KDKA-AM’s Larry Richert talks to Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik about the inauguration of Pope Francis.
S4 & More- Gadget Guru Talks Phones, Windows
KDKA-AM’s Larry Richert talks to Dr. Frank Viggiano, the Gadget Guru, about the latest tech, including a review of the new Samsung S4.
Football Players’ Heartfelt Gesture Becomes Joe Paterno Documentary
Shortly before Paterno’s death, a group of former players and film makers came together to interview 70 former players talking about what their coach meant to them.
RMU Speaker Series Presents Vicente Fox
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Larry Richert was joined on NewsRadio 1020 KDKA by Dr. Connie Ruzich, professor of English studies at Robert Morris University to talk about the RMU Speaker Series. The RMU Speaker [...]
Local Man Charges Bar Shooter, Saves Countless Lives
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Jerry Maroni, the man who tackled a shooter intent on killing everyone in the Fort Pitt Inn in North Fayette.
Sarah Heinz House “Steak and Burger Dinner” Info
Check out more information on the Sarah Heinz House Steak and Burger Dinner.
Former Mexican President Addresses Immigration, Job Relocation
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico, about Mexican-US relations, immigration, drug trafficking, and his coming visit to Pittsburgh.
Acting City Police Chief Talks Changes, Scandal
With corruption charges and allegations of misspent funds, the Pittsburgh Police Department is battered.
Local Soldier Reacts To Report That Iraq Wasn’t Worth It
KDKA-AM’s Larry Richert talks to Ben Keen, head of Steel City Vets and veteran of Iraq, about a new government report that says going to Iraq wasn’t worth the cost.
County Executive Watching Pittsburgh Mayoral Race Closely
KDKA-AM’s John Shumway talks to Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald about what he wants in a new mayor for the City of Pittsburgh. as well as thoughts on city/county consolidation.
Blindsided By The Walking Dead
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to actor IronE Singleton, star of the Walking Dead and the movie Blindside, about his career and amazing rise from the street to Tinsel Town.
Veteran Talks To Larry & John About Wounded Warrior Project
The Pittsburgh branch of the Wounded Warrior Project is run by local veteran and Marine Michael Palarino and he talked to KDKA-AM’s Larry and John Monday morning about it.
Bruno Sammartino To Be Honored By WWE
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino about his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, his life and what’s next for the world champ.
High Schools Get Ready For Musicals Season, Gene Kelly Awards
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Keisha Lalama, Education Director for the Pittsburgh CLO and Director of the Gene Kelly Awards, about the new season of high school musicals.
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | NCIS: Los Angeles |
| 9:00 PM | NCIS |
| 10:00 PM | NCIS |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |
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