Erica Mokay

If home is where the heart is, then Erica's heart has always been in Pennsylvania, and specifically Pittsburgh.

Before coming back to her hometown though, as a strong believer in "going where life leads," life has led Erica down the country roads of West Virginia, through Dean Martin's hometown in Ohio, and over to the Mitten State where she spent several years as a "Gal in Kalamazoo."

A seasoned journalist with more than a decade of experience in television news, Erica's dedication to informing viewers has earned her a regional EMMY nomination and put her in front of several national stories, including the rollout of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine from its West Michigan facility, the recent, catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, and the tragic shooting on the campus of Michigan State University.

She's also had the pleasure of interviewing and introducing some of the biggest names in country music to the stage for Jamboree in the Hills, a multi-day concert in Ohio that was once considered the biggest and longest running music festival in the country.

After receiving a BS in Television Journalism from West Virginia University, Erica got her first official TV news job at WTOV-9 in Steubenville, Ohio. She spent 5 years covering the Ohio Valley before confirming that yes, there really is a Kalamazoo, and accepting a morning anchor position at WWMT-Newschannel 3, a CBS affiliate in Michigan covering Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek. While in Michigan, Erica started as the weekday morning anchor then was promoted to primetime, anchoring weeknights at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m.

As a Westmoreland County kid, raised in Belle Vernon, Erica grew up referring to all plastic bags as "Giant Eagle bags," and indulging in the cookie table at just about every family function.

Erica grew up watching Pittsburgh news, idolizing the people she saw on her tv screen. For as long as she can remember, she's hoped to one day have the privilege of working alongside them while also reporting on her favorite city.

Finally having the opportunity to do so, is not something she takes lightly.

When she's not working, Erica enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Lila.

If you see her out and about, don't hesitate to say hello!