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Unions have asserted that widespread job cuts in the industry in recent years have made railroads riskier.
Researchers have spent several decades developing new technology as possible solutions.
While officials continue to say that East Palestine's air and water are safe more than two weeks after a train derailment, Ohio is opening a medical clinic so residents reporting issues like headaches can get checked out.
Emergency crews were called to the Walmart store in West Mifflin just before 10 p.m. Monday.
One person had to be pulled from the debris after the blast at the I. Schumann & Co. copper alloy company in the Cleveland suburb of Oakwood Village.
Former President Jimmy Carter is now receiving hospice care at his home, an end-of-life form of care to relieve pain and discomfort.
Ronald Ray McMillion was arrested after his indictment by a grand jury in Greenbrier County.
A lifelong Pens fan and stroke survivor got a special gift for his birthday.
An explosion at a metals plant in Ohio sparked a large fire and sent more than a dozen people to hospitals, authorities said.
This past year has been extremely challenging and exhausting for the community.
There are now two eggs in the Hays bald eagle nest.
Trains carrying volatile and often toxic fuels and chemicals rumble through the Pittsburgh region every day.
Years ago as a child, "Little Georgie" Benson used to play the ukulele at a corner drug store in the Hill District where he grew up.
Daisy Elizabeth Adams Lampkin was a civil rights leader and a women's suffragist.
Los Angeles County officials announced an arrest in the murder of Bishop David O'Connell, who was found shot to death in his home over the weekend.
All around Pittsburgh on Friday, it was clear the summer-like weather was putting a spring in people's steps! Hopping into Easter weekend, Good Friday felt more like Memorial Day weekend in the Steel City with high temperatures hitting the 80s. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay has more.
Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg is gearing up for a season of inspiration for thousands of local kids, but first, they need to do some spring cleaning and a few improvement projects. KDKA-TV's Kym Gable reports, On A Positive Note.
Final exams are coming soon for students. That can mean stress. And you know what can relieve stress? A petting zoo!
Residents in several communities were out hunting for easter eggs on Friday, and not in a good way. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
A Philadelphia-based political organization is heavily involved in Mayor Ed Gainey's re-election effort, funding attack ads on Corey O'Connor while supplying organizers to work directly on the mayor's campaign. Now, the O'Connor campaign is raising the question: Is the Gainey campaign in violation of the state's campaign finance reporting law? KDKA Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan looks into the allegations.
Brick by brick, the paving stones are going down and the base of the new Market Square is taking shape -- but will it be ready in time for the NFL Draft?
The National Weather Service said that wind gusts as high as 55 miles per hour are expected throughout the region.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country and could bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city this weekend.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday and he's giving you a rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Buying a house is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life, but figuring out how to is a massive challenge. That's why Dollar Bank's "The Way Home" workshop is so important. Susan Kelly and a first-time homebuyer join Heather and Daisy with all the information new homebuyers need!
Morgan Freeman has played several iconic roles throughout his storied career, now, he's bringing his symphonic blues experience tour to Pittsburgh. Heather Abraham talked to the legendary actor about why he chose this project.
Spring break is nearly here and there's no doubt the kids will say the phrase, "I'm bored!" So, Yuhling Behr from Kidsburgh joins Heather and Daisy for some fun, at-home spring break ideas!
College hoops is taking up residence at PPG Paints Arena this weekend when the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament will tip off! The A10 Commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, joined PTL to talk about the tournament!
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly agreed to terms with safety Jaquan Brisker.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The city of Pittsburgh is hustling to be ready for the draft and it's nowhere more evident than in the Market Square and Arts Landing projects.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Construction gets underway Friday and is expected to last through the end of April.
It's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh as the city prepares to host its annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
The Chicago-based Hoffman group announced an agreement to purchase the Penguins from the Fenway Sports Group late last year.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
