Anchors
Keith Jones
Keith joined KDKA-TV in September of 2005 as KDKA's morning anchor alongside Sonni Abatta.
Keith comes to KDKA from WOWK-TV Charleston/Huntington where he anchored the 5, 5:30, 6, 7, and 11 news. Previously, Keith was the weekend Anchor/Reporter for WPXI in Pittsburgh. A little bit of "The Burgh" stayed with him which made returning an easy decision.
The first taste of broadcast journalism presented itself at Barry University in Miami, Florida where Keith also played NCAA baseball. It was during an impromptu speech class that a professor helped Keith realize he had the gift of gab and story telling. From there, he discovered the power of word and creative writing which lent itself to the start of a career in broadcast journalism.
Keith brings 10-plus years of anchoring and reporting experience to KDKA. His career began as a reporter at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida where he covered several national stories including the President and the crash of ValueJet in the Everglades. From there, Keith moved to WTVG Toledo, Ohio as an anchor. Then it was on to WPXI in Pittsburgh where he covered the tragedy of 9/11's United Flight 93, Quecreek Mine Rescue, and numerous other national stories. At WOWK TV in Charleston, Keith field anchored national stories including Private Jessica Lynch's return home and several Presidential visits.
Along the way, Keith has earned journalism awards, some of which include Emmy Nominations, Pennsylvania AP 1st Place for feature reporting, Cleveland Press Club 1st Place for spot news, and a Crystal Award.
When Keith's not at work, he spends all of his free time with his family. Keith has 2-little girls who he adores: Madeline 9-years and Mary Margaret 8-years old. They do everything together. Baseball, football, golf, tennis, skiing, anything outdoors, and reading are huge interests for Keith.
Happy to offer his time, Keith is involved organizations including: The American Heart Association, Children's Miracle Network, Children's Hospital, and anything involving kids.