Bridge collapse in Wheeling, West Virginia sends three people to the hospital
The Washington Avenue Bridge over the Wheeling Creek has been closed since last month and was in the process of being demolished.
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The Washington Avenue Bridge over the Wheeling Creek has been closed since last month and was in the process of being demolished.
It's been almost four years since the bridge collapse, but the court battle continues.
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
A fast-tracked project in Pittsburgh had the Fern Hollow Bridge rebuilt and reopen in less than a year.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Pittsburgh was in the spotlight two years ago Sunday after the dramatic Fern Hollow Bridge collapse. The fight for answers into why this happened and what exactly caused it continues.
According to a recent court filing, PennDOT has now disclosed hundreds of pages of documents related to the Fern Hollow Bridge.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a new report concerning the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a new report concerning the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
The mayor ordered the report after the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge.
When the Fern Hollow Bridge reopens in just a couple of weeks, will it be fully open? John Shumway gets the details.
Just 10 months after its collapse, the Fern Hollow Bridge is just a couple weeks away from reopening. KDKA's John Shumway has more.
Officials have said it could reopen by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh ahead of the 2022 midterm elections for a look at the rebuilding of the Fern Hollow Bridge and to tout his infrastructure plan and funding. Watch his full speech here.
PennDOT has released an inspection report completed on the Fern Hollow Bridge four months before its collapse.
Squirrel Hill residents become frustrated with construction surrounding the former Fern Hollow Bridge.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
About 14,000 vehicles travel the Fern Hollow Bridge every day, not to mention the bicyclists and pedestrians.
Inspectors have listed the Fern Hollow Bridge in poor condition for more than a decade, although they said other local bridges are actually in worse condition.
Ten people suffered minor injuries when a bridge collapsed in Point Breeze early Friday morning.
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash.
A photo shows a person standing on top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Leaders in Indiana County are warning about fraudulent property sales by out-of-state scammers.
KDKA has learned that the investigation has concluded and is recommending that Superintendent Joe Maluchnik be terminated.
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash.
A photo shows a person standing on top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Leaders in Indiana County are warning about fraudulent property sales by out-of-state scammers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
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 advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Steelers president Art Rooney II said the new playing surface will be made with a different blend of grass than what has been used in the past.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The new uniforms will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
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.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
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.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
A photo shows a person standing on the top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
On most days, you'll find 8-year-old Xander O'Brien in his basement, hockey stick in hand, practicing slap shots on his net. But off the ice, he's working toward a very different goal: collecting 300 boxes of cereal to help feed kids in need. KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
A Peters Township High School student appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on charges he sextorted more than 20 minors. While about 200 charges were dropped, he will remain in jail. KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.
A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
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.
