Longtime Pittsburgh TV News Personality Announces Retirement

PITTSBURGH, PA — Jon Delano, who has provided award-winning political reporting and analysis at KDKA-TV for the past three decades, will retire effective Dec. 1.

The station announced the move on Wednesday.

"Jon has been an invaluable asset to the people of southwestern Pennsylvania, bringing them the information they need to stay informed," Chris Cotugno, KDKA president and general manager, said in a statement posted on the station website.

"His ability to access key decision-makers is unparalleled. We thank Jon for his dedication and wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter. Thanks, Jon."

According to his station biography, Delano, 75, of Mt. Lebanon, joined KDKA full-time in 1991 as money and politics editor. He has been the station's political analyst since 1994.

Delano also produces the Sunday Business Page segments for KDKA's weekend news and was co-host of the KD/PG Sunday Edition, a weekly public affairs program. He recently began hosting "Inside PA Politics," which features a rotating panel of political activists.