Susan Koeppen WPXI, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Car Accident, Salary, and Net Worth

Susan Koeppen Bio | Wiki

Susan Koeppen is an American journalist currently serving as a 4 pm anchor for Channel 11 News WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She also serves as the network’s Breaking News Desk anchor at 5 pm. In addition, Susan is the president and owner of Susan Koeppen Media in Pittsburgh.

She is a former co-anchor of the weeknight editions of KDKA-TV newscast at 6 p.m and 11 p.m. She joined the TV network in September 2011 where she worked for eight years and nine months before leaving KDKA in May 2020. Prior to joining KDKA-TV, Susan worked at CBS News for seven years as a correspondent who specialized in consumer issues.

Koeppen Age, Birthday

She was born on April 16, 1972, in Albany, New York, the United States. Susan is 50 years old. She celebrates her birthday on April 16 every year.

Susan Koeppen Height

She is a woman of above-average stature. Susan stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.7 m).

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Susan Koeppen Family

She was born and also brought up in Albany, New York, the United States. At the moment, there is no available information in regards to Susan’s parents or siblings. Therefore, her parents’ and siblings’ whereabouts and occupations are currently under wraps.

Susan Koeppen Husband

Susan is married to her better half Jim O’Toole who is a plastic surgeon. He practices his medical skills in Pittsburgh using the name Dr. James O’Toole. The couple tied the knot on August 18, 2002, at Heinz Memorial Chapel based on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The wedding ceremony took place at the Carnegie Natural History Museum. Susan and her husband are proud parents to three children named Baden, Reagan, and Declan.

Susan Koeppen Education

She attained her high school diploma at a local High School In New York. Susan later enrolled at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communication where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Susan Koeppen WPIX

Currently, she serves as an anchor for the 4 pm newscast at WPIX-TV Channel 11 News in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition, Susan anchors the 5 pm newscast of the Breaking News Desk for WPIX. Besides her journalism career, she also serves as the president and owner of Susan Koeppen Media located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She joined the WPIX_TC Channell 11 News team in August 2021.

Some of Susan’s colleagues at WPIX include:

Kala Rama – Reporter

Byron Miranda – Morning Meteorology

Marvin Scott – Senior Correspondent

Mary Murphey – General Assignment Reporter

Tamsen Fadal – News Anchor

Rebecca Solomon – Reporter

Susan Koeppen KDKA

She worked as a co-anchor for the weeknight editions of the KDKA-TV newscast at 6 p.m and 11 p.m. Susan joined the TV network in September 2011 and worked for eight years and nine months before leaving the station in May 2020. Before joining KDKA-TV, she worked at CBS News for seven years as a correspondent who specialized in consumer issues as well as co-anchoring “The Early Show”.

Before her time at CBS News, she worked at WTAE-TV as an Action Reporter and Anchor from 2000-2004. Susan also worked at WHEC-TV from 1995-2000 where she anchored the station’s weekend newscasts at 6 p.m and 11 p.m. At one point, she worked at WKTV-TV in 1995 for 11 months. She anchored the weekend newscasts at 6 p.m and 11 p.m and also reported several days a week on local issues such as government, crime, and consumer issues.

Susan’s career journey began at WNYT-TV, where she worked from July 1994 to February 1995. Koeppen reported live for 11 p.m newscasts where she worked hand in hand with the area police departments. Throughout her career, she has received several awards including 3 Gracie Allen Awards. Susan was also honored by the Associated Press for best local documentary and general excellence in reporting. She was also honored with a Golden Quill award for her story about the Wi-Fi dangers.

In addition, Susan also received the Beacon Award in 2006 from the Home Safety Council for her efforts on consumer safety issues. She was the first journalist to break the news concerning the largest crib recall in United States history.

Susan Koeppen Cardiac Arrest | Heart Attack

She is a Cardiac Arrest survivor. Susan suffered a cardiac arrest in November 2011 when she was out for a run with her friends. She was rushed to Shadyside Hospital where she was subjected to therapeutic hypothermia to chill her body. Her body finally responded after some hours.

It later turned out that she had a heart abnormality, which she already knew about, and was now required to have a defibrillator on her chest. She went through heart surgery to repair a damaged cardiac valve. By January 2012 she was in good condition to the extent that she resumed work.

Susan Koeppen Car Accident

Susan got into a car accident on January 21, 2020, that involved a pedestrian in a downtown parking garage in Pittsburgh. The news was first reported on February 1, 2020, by KDKA-TV. As stated in the Post-Gazette, Susan was driving the car that hit and injured a woman who was walking up a ramp. When the police interrogated her, she disclosed that she did not see the woman who got minor injuries from the accident.

Susan Koeppen Salary

She earns quite a decent amount from working as an anchor for WPIX-TV Channel 11 News. Susan’s average salary is $78,560 annually.

Susan Koeppen Net Worth

She has been serving as a journalist for quite some time and is also an entrepreneur. Through her hard work and commitment, Susan has managed to garner quite a fortune. Susan’s estimated net worth is around $1.5 million.

Is Susan Koeppen Still Married

She is still married to her better half Jim O’Toole who is a plastic surgeon. The couple tied exchanged their wedding vows on August 18, 2002, and are proud parents to three children.