Christopher Ayers
News DirectorChristopher joined WESA in 2016, after stints in Binghamton, N.Y., and Indianapolis. He started as the station’s local Morning Edition producer and has since served as the local host of All Things Considered and as a newsroom editor. Since January 2023, he has been WESA’s news director, overseeing daily newsroom operations.
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Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato has declared a disaster emergency in response to flash flooding that swept through the region Friday afternoon, inundating roads and homes, prompting water rescues, and triggering landslide concerns in impacted communities. -
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato extended the county’s disaster emergency declaration for 30 days following last week’s violent storm. -
Duquesne Light on Saturday said all Pittsburgh-area customers are expected to have power back by Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. Many should see power restored before then. -
Here's what you need to know about road closures and the weather outlook ahead of the 2025 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. -
A severe thunderstorm rolled through Western Pennsylvania early Tuesday evening, leaving downed power lines, damaged roofs and felled trees across the region.
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Officials ask residents to avoid Downtown Monday as Harris and Trump both plan rallies in PittsburghBoth Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will be in Pittsburgh Monday for separate campaign rallies in the lead-up to Tuesday’s election. -
The home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers is one of four NFL stadiums that have been designated as a “Mission Ready Venue.” -
Brian and Krystal DiPippa pleaded guilty in federal court this week to obstructing law enforcement during the April 2023 protest on the University of Pittsburgh campus. -
Former employees of Adda Coffee & Tea House have reached a compensation agreement with the defunct Pittsburgh chain following its permanent closure last month. -
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a settlement reached last October between PWSA, customers and consumer advocates regarding proposed rate increases.
