Fern Hollow Bridge settlement in flux as city asks for $100K for court case
It's been almost four years since the bridge collapse, but the court battle continues.
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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.
President Joe Biden has landed in West Mifflin, and KDKA has confirmed he's coming straight to the site of the bridge collapse in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood.
Jarry and Poulin have been traded to Edmonton for a goalie, a defenseman, and a second-round pick.
Bucco Luau, Yinzerpalooza, and bobblehead giveaways highlight the Pirates' 2026 promotional schedule.
Snow is coming this weekend, but how much depends on which area of western Pennsylvania you're located in.
The National Weather Service said parts of western Pennsylvania could see more than 6 inches of snow this weekend.
Rachel Rominski is facing charges and accused of keeping cash payments that were meant to be deposited into the school district's bank account.
Jarry and Poulin have been traded to Edmonton for a goalie, a defenseman, and a second-round pick.
Bucco Luau, Yinzerpalooza, and bobblehead giveaways highlight the Pirates' 2026 promotional schedule.
Snow is coming this weekend, but how much depends on which area of western Pennsylvania you're located in.
The National Weather Service said parts of western Pennsylvania could see more than 6 inches of snow this weekend.
Rachel Rominski is facing charges and accused of keeping cash payments that were meant to be deposited into the school district's bank account.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give you all the happenings around town this weekend!
Daisy Jade takes us on a tour of Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
For two festive weekends, shoppers can pick up gifts made by locally-owned black businesses. Even Producer, Shayla Hawkins shows off some of the creations.
David and Maud Piquared from Gaby et Jules show off their beautiful displays of macarons and mousse pastries
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-ling Behr breaks down some of the unexpected, holiday family events happening in and around the city.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
Jarry and Poulin have been traded to Edmonton for a goalie, a defenseman, and a second-round pick.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bucco Luau, Yinzerpalooza, and bobblehead giveaways highlight the Pirates' 2026 promotional schedule.
Pitt has swept all three of its opponents and is now one win away from its fifth straight Final Four appearance.
Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
The Pirates promotional schedule has been released and it includes several giveaways, theme nights, and more.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Rachel Rominski is accused of keeping cash payments that were meant to be deposited into the school district's bank account.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A teacher at Valley Jr.-Sr. High School in New Kensington is accused of provoking a fight between students in the classroom.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
