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Rich Pierce, WPXI-TV

Rich Pierce, WPXI-TV

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Rich Pierce is thrilled to be a part of the reporting team at Channel 11. A Beaver County native and graduate of Hopewell High School, Rich attended Kent State University. After college, he spent 9 years at WTOV9 in Steubenville, OH. There, he served as the station's main anchor and managing editor. He also hosted numerous town halls, parades and awards shows while at NEWS9. His political and community affairs reporting was showcased on his 30-minute long-form interview show "One-on-One with Rich Pierce." Along with his wife Katie and kids Benny and Hallie Jo, Rich still calls Beaver County home. If you have a story idea or just want to chat, email him anytime at rich.pierce@wpxi.com.

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Latest Headlines by Rich Pierce

Oakland residents say cars were towed without proper notice, officials say signage was approved

Oakland residents say cars were towed without proper notice, officials say signage was approved

Drivers parked along Ward Street in Oakland had a rude awakening this week.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVJune 12, 2026 at 11:27 pm EDT

Storms leave Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood damaged, topple part of condemned building

Storms leave Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood damaged, topple part of condemned building

Thursday’s blast of wicked weather left a mess in Manchester.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVJune 11, 2026 at 11:15 pm EDT

Dozens of pigs pulled from a home in Westmoreland County

Dozens of pigs pulled from a home in Westmoreland County

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVJune 04, 2026 at 10:56 pm EDT

Man found guilty of killing pregnant woman in McKeesport in 2021

Man found guilty of killing pregnant woman in McKeesport in 2021

A jury has convicted a man accused of killing a pregnant woman in McKeesport.

By WPXI.com News Staff and Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 29, 2026 at 5:13 pm EDT

Tight parking in Etna causing trouble, damage to vehicles

Tight parking in Etna causing trouble, damage to vehicles

Parking problems are plaguing neighbors in Etna.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 28, 2026 at 11:35 pm EDT

Man found unconscious & not breathing after being attacked by group of people in East Liberty

Man found unconscious & not breathing after being attacked by group of people in East Liberty

A man is in critical condition after being attacked by a group of people in East Liberty.

By WPXI.com News Staff and Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 28, 2026 at 6:47 pm EDT

Local church leaders concerned about security as election day equipment sits in their basement

Local church leaders concerned about security as election day equipment sits in their basement

Leaders at a local church are calling for clarity as voting machines sit in the basement days after the primary.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 22, 2026 at 11:50 pm EDT

Woodland Hills School District superintendent put on ‘trial’ during public hearing

Woodland Hills School District superintendent put on ‘trial’ during public hearing

The Woodland Hills school board clashed with district Superintendent Joe Maluchnik at a public hearing on Thursday.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 21, 2026 at 10:40 pm EDT

Second agency denies claim to help man pay for repairs after standoff on his roof damaged it

Second agency denies claim to help man pay for repairs after standoff on his roof damaged it

There are new developments in a story Channel 11 has been following for eight months.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 20, 2026 at 11:48 pm EDT

Pittsburgh leaders discuss solution to problem of youth violence

Pittsburgh leaders discuss solution to problem of youth violence

Pittsburgh leaders are working on a solution to the problem of youth violence in the city.

By Rich Pierce, WPXI-TVMay 20, 2026 at 10:42 pm EDT

Political newcomer wins Democratic nomination for PA’s 45th District Representative seat

Community reflects on how woman killed in crash on Fort Duquesne Bridge changed people’s lives

Sister of woman killed during crime spree speaks about her kindness, sends message to suspect

Pittsburgh residents meet with advocates, police to discuss Downtown safety after deadly shooting

Man accused of hitting 2 teen girls with car after robbery arrested in Penn Hills after manhunt

‘Horrific:’ Witness describes moments before & after deadly crash near Fort Duquesne Bridge

Local school bus driver arrested on DUI charge while transporting student-athletes, district says

Woman says she is being ignored after school bus hit her parked car

Local high school student finds school resource officer’s gun inside restroom

All Smokey Bones locations in Western Pennsylvania closed

NFL Draft turns Pittsburgh into melting pot of football fans far & wide

Market Square reopens after major renovation

Animal conservationist group says workers sprayed them with chemicals at local buffalo preserve

Community groups call for vigilance to prevent sexual violence ahead of NFL Draft

Martial arts instructor charged with sexual assault against teen in Allegheny County

‘Pretty brutal’ Video of beating on Route 28 leads to state police investigation

Pittsburgh International Airport prepares to welcome crowds of football fans for NFL Draft

Contractor accused of doing demo work at elderly woman’s home, but never finishing the job

Investigation underway after man dies while in Donora police custody

Mt. Lebanon residents express concern about new vape shop opening just doors down from another

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