Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 ranked #1 from 4:30 – 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the highly coveted Adults 25-54 demographic in the recently completed May 2018 Nielsen ratings period. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has remained the most watched morning newscast in 14 out of the last 17 “sweeps” months. When the collapse of Route 30 forced thousands of drivers to alter their route to work, morning viewers turned to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 to provide up-to-the-minute information on detours and tunnel times throughout the month of May. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. led the way with breaking news night after night, including coverage of the multi-county police chase captured live on Sky 4 with Action Cam. Throughout 90 minutes of comprehensive coverage, viewers watched as police safely apprehended the suspect who traversed dozens of communities. Early evening news viewers also depended on Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for primary election night coverage, reports on the severe flooding in the South Hills area of Allegheny County and hard-hitting investigations, including an Action News Investigation uncovering reasons for laggard fire-response times. “Our news dominance in May is a testament to our commitment to the people of Allegheny County and throughout Western Pennsylvania,” said WTAE President & General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III. “We are honored to be the viewers’ trusted news source morning and evening.” “Viewers know they can expect the very best coverage of breaking news and severe weather as well as hard-hitting investigations from Pittsburgh’s Action News 4,” said WTAE News Director Jim Parsons. “Our entire team strives day in and day out to deliver on that promise.” Other notable May sweeps rating highlights include WTAE Channel 4’s national #1 ranking for the finales of “American Idol” and “Dancing with the Stars,” and the “Roseanne” premiere. Ratings information is based on Nielsen Station Index Live + SD May 2018 preliminary ratings, in the Pittsburgh DMA.