WPXI

WPXI (channel 11) is the NBC provider television station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is owned by Cox Media Group. History On September 1, 1957, WPXI first signed onto television as WIIC-TV. Bill Cardille was the first to appear on this channel. Some of the first television shows to air on WIIC-TV included Studio Wrestling and Chiller Theatre In 1964, the station was sold to current owner Cox Enterprises. In 1981, the name was changed to WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh 11, with XI being the Roman numeral sign for 11). The WIIC is still used in Pittsburgh, but on a smaller and less known channel showing music videos. Other websites WPXI Web site