Ken Rice Biography
Ken Rice is a well-reputed American Award-winning Journalist working for KDKA-TV as a News Anchor. He joined KDKA-TV in 1994 He has co-anchored the weeknight editions of KDKA News at 5 since 1995 and KDKA News at 11 since 1999. Moreover, he shared hosting duties on the station’s Sunday morning public affairs program The KD/PG Sunday Edition, and has moderated debates among candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Executive, and Mayor of Pittsburgh.
He is an active member of the community and taught and developed a TV news reporting course at Point Park University. He is frequently called upon to speak at local schools and community organizations. Moreover, he has served on the board of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and has long served as Honorary Chair of Pittsburgh’s annual MS Walk. Also, he has chaired the advisory board of the volunteer service organization Pittsburgh Cares and serves on the advisory board of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. In 2007, the Food Bank honored his contributions with its Hunger Awareness Day Award.
Ken Rice Education
He received his education at the School of Journalism at the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he graduated. There, he reported and anchored news on Wisconsin Public Radio.
Ken Rice Career
Ken works for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. as a News Anchor. He joined KDKA-TV in 1994 He has co-anchored the weeknight editions of KDKA News at 5 since 1995 and KDKA News at 11 since 1999. For the station’s first 11 seasons, he also hosted KDKA’s high school quiz program, Hometown HiQ. Prior to joining KDKA, he spent six years reporting and anchoring for WTAE-TV launching its 5 pm, newscastin 1992 alongside Sally Wiggin. He began his journalism career while attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he reported and anchored news on the statewide Wisconsin Public Radio network. From there, he moved into television, reporting for Madison’s WISC-TV and eventually anchoring its evening newscasts.
As a reporter, his assignments have taken him from the eye of Hurricane Hugo to the White House. He then reported from the scene when a US Air Flight 427 crashed in 1994 on approach to Pittsburgh. Rice is one of the few local journalists ever to report live on the “CBS Evening News” – in the tense hours following a shooting spree in 2000 in Pittsburgh. Over the years, he has anchored KDKA’s live coverage of many major breaking stories, most notably the Quecreek mine rescue in 2002, the protests at the G-20 Summit and the police shootings in Stanton Heights in 2009, multiple Stanley Cup and Super Bowl championship parades., and the tragedy at Pitrtsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018.
Because of his exemplary work, he has been honored with local, state, and national journalism awards. This includes a national first-place Associated Press award for an investigation called Harrisburg Paydirt, which exposed Pennsylvania legislator’s lucrative, taxpayer-funded perks. Other notable honors include Golden Quill awards from the Pittsburgh Press Club and awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association for Investigative reporting. His favorite recurring assignment comes every October at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theatre; serving as an emcee and delivering a monologue at the annual production of Off the Record. This is a musical that features local journalists and actors lampooning the city’s movers and shakers, all to benefit local charitable activities.
Ken Rice Age
Rice was born in 1959, therefore he is 64 years old as of 2023. However, he has not disclosed the month and date he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Ken Rice Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall.
Ken Rice Family
Rice has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Ken has any siblings.
Ken Rice Wife
Ken is married to the love of his life, Lauren. However, it is not known when they got married. Rice and his wife are blessed with two kids whose names and gender is not revealed.
Ken Rice’s Net Worth
Rice has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a News Anchor.
Ken Rice Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Ken Rice KDKA-TV
Ken works at KDKA-TV where he works alongside other well-known KDKA-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Heather Abraham
- Kristine Sorensen
- Meghan Schiller
- Kym Gable
- Lindsay Ward
- John Shumway
- Erica Mokay
- Chris Hoffman
- Mikey Hood
- Ron Smiley
- Josh Taylor
- Daisy Jade
- Krista Kelley
- Teddy Stevenson
- Rich Walsh
- Celina Pompeani Mathison
- David Highfield
- Bob Pompeani