Railroad companies fail to join safety program after toxic Ohio derailment
Two and a half years after a train derailment in Ohio, major freight railroads have not joined a federal program aimed at reducing rail hazards.
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Two and a half years after a train derailment in Ohio, major freight railroads have not joined a federal program aimed at reducing rail hazards.
PennDOT is receiving a major grant from the federal government to expand passenger rail service to Harrisburg and beyond.
The Federal Railroad Administration has selected four routes serving Ohio and other states as priorities for Amtrak expansion.
A local manufacturing plant is planning to double in size thanks to a new contract with Amtrak.
Amtrak trains run frequently and fast. But between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg? Just one each way.
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
A labor fight between railroads and unionized workers could result in a work stoppage this week costing $2 billion a day.
More trains will soon be servicing Western Pennsylvania.
The funding will come partially from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan includes a major cash infusion for Amtrak, and critics say Pittsburgh's station is long overdue for a makeover
Amtrak says it is suspending its Keystone Service starting Wednesday, and all Pennsylvanian trains on Thursday.
A man was arrested for allegedly biting two Pittsburgh Police officers on Christmas Eve.
Amtrak is modifying its Keystone Service between New York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, because of the impending winter storm.
A passenger Amtrak train struck a vehicle Sunday morning in Sewickley Township.
Crash between Amtrak passenger train and a freight train in South Carolina leaves at least 2 dead, more than 50 injured.
Republican lawmakers and aides say a train carrying them to a policy retreat in West Virginia has struck a truck.
An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Senate is taking the first steps in the hopes of improving rail service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
A suspicious car at the downtown Amtrak station prompted a response from Pittsburgh police and the bomb squad Friday morning.
Authorities are investigating after an Amtrak train collided with a van killing five people, including three children, in Colorado on Sunday morning.
A Pennsylvania police officer is in critical but stable condition after being shot, while a three-hour manhunt ended with at least one person in custody.
An Amtrak train struck a piece of construction equipment just south of Philadelphia on Sunday causing a derailment, killing two people and sending more than 30 others to hospitals, authorities said.
An engineer noticed a significant bend in a rail and applied the emergency brakes before a passenger train derailed in western Kansas early Monday, an official said.
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"Forty-eight percent of Pittsburgh's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete," former Gov. Ed Rendell declared in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.
Rain chances will linger throughout the day on Saturday before the heat moves in next week.
A lawsuit says family planning and health organizations in Pennsylvania could face federal funding delays or denials due to a new Trump administration policy.
While attendees praised the event's first night from a safety standpoint, some criticized how long it took to get in.
Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
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Rounds 2-7 of the NHL draft are on Saturday.
Rain chances will linger throughout the day on Saturday before the heat moves in next week.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
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A lawsuit says family planning and health organizations in Pennsylvania could face federal funding delays or denials due to a new Trump administration policy.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
The debate over caring for those who serve our country has reached a peak in Washington, D.C., with leaders from our area playing a major role.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Take a look at where Pittsburgh cyclist Jeff Koontz is on his 12-day journey from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
This week’s waiting child is fusing creativity with a passion for welding, so we took her somewhere she can really turn up the heat and shape some steel.
Jon Bindley from Pittsburgh Honky Tonk brings us music, spirit, and fun for everyone in anticipation of his upcoming event.
Chef Vince from Burgatory brings us some of their new signature menu items, including milkshakes, cocktails, and, of course, burgers.
Daisy Jade takes us through part of the Pittsburgh Film Trails Tour with the Pittsburgh Film Office, showing off some of the most iconic Pittsburgh film locations.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
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Shipley's return to Pittsburgh comes on the heels of making the cut at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last weekend.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
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Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
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KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
The South Side Street Fest opened last week to largely positive reviews. It returned on Friday.
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A job fair was held in Homestead this week to help women thrive at all stages of their careers, whether they are changing industries or just getting started.
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.
