Rob Pratte
Rob is a proud Beaver County resident. He was born in New Brighton and currently lives in Rochester. Rob has been with NewsRadio 1020 KDKA since 1983 and currently hosts Weekend Magazine. He covers a range of topics and issues during the program including travel, home improvement, veterinary medicine and Black and Gold Sunday’s. Rob’s guests on past shows have included Mary Steenburgen, Rob Reiner, Congressman Jason Altmire and Congressman Tim Murphy.
Along with time on the radio airwaves, Rob currently hosts various cable television shows and has hosted programs such as Heritage Valley Health System Front Page seen Sunday’s on the CW and Highmark High School Sports Practice during the high school sports season which airs Sunday morning’s on FSN. Rob Pratte has touched millions of lives. His quite remarkable range of talents and “people” power have taken him from board rooms to political back rooms and from Congressional offices to star-studded dressing rooms. In his spare time (if he has any!)
Rob loves model railroading, working out and hanging with his kids. Rob is married to Kelly and his three children, Tyler, Robbie and Eva attend St. John’s the Baptist School in Monaca.
Black & Gold Sunday: US Open
On this week’s edition of Black and Gold Sunday, KDKA’s Rob Pratte covered all things sports as he discussed the US Open course and contenders, local golf courses in the Pittsburgh area and even Tim Tebow being signed to the Patriots.
New Class Heading Into Holtz Hall Of Fame
Rob Pratte hosted Black and Gold Sunday live from Kuhn’s Market. On this edition, Pratte discussed the Holtz Hall of Fame, founded by Lou Holtz to recognize the accomplishments of men and women in all fields in the Upper Ohio Valley.
UPMC Holding Concussion Seminar
UPMC Sports Medicine will host a Concussion Seminar where more than 400 health care professionals from around the world will converge at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh from June 6 through June 9.
Two Veterans Discuss Wounded Warriors Project
Former Pittsburgh Steeler, and Vietnam Veteran Rocky Bleier wants to bring awareness to the wounded warriors project.
Darlene Harris Talks Mayoral Race, North Side Improvements
City Council President Darlene Harris talks with KDKA’s Rob Pratte about her political party switch, and her plans for her district.
Memorial Day Honors U.S. Heroes
Memorial Day means family, cook outs and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have this lifestyle.
Black & Gold Sunday: Mike Ditka
On this edition of Kuhn’s Market Black and Gold Sunday, Rob Pratte was joined by Hall of Fame football player and coach Mike Ditka.
Wexford Starlite Car Cruise Gets Ready To Roll
Get ready to rev your muscle car or vintage cruiser because the Wexford Starlite Car Cruise is really to roll for the summer.
The Issues With Keith Rothfus & Bob Casey
Rob Pratte was joined by Congressman Keith Rothfus to discuss America’s issues from immigration to jobs.
Pittsburgh Works
President of Columbia Gas Mark Kempic spoke with Rob Pratte about current and future operations.
Experts Breakdown Corporate Security
With workplace violence, terrorism and shootings a growing concern, corporate security has become more prevalent.
What’s It Like To Run The Pittsburgh Marathon?
Ty Ballou of PLB sports talked to KDKA’s Rob Pratte to preview the Pittsburgh Marathon.
Get Rid Of Hazardous Liquids On Chemical Collection Day
If you have containers of chemicals that can’t be thrown in the trash or require special disposal, Chemical Collection Day lets you get rid of them.
PA Turnpike Going Green, Adding Electric Fueling Stations
Carl DeFebo Manager of Media and Public Relations for the Pennsylvania Turnpike says the Turnpike is going green.
Steelers’ GM Kevin Colbert Recaps The Draft
Rob Pratte hosted Black and Gold Sunday live from Kuhn’s Market on Sunday. He covered the sports stories of the past week, which included the 2013 NFL Draft.
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | NCIS |
| 9:00 PM | NCIS: Los Angeles |
| 10:00 PM | Person of Interest |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |
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