Heavy rain in East Palestine causes dam holding toxic waste to overflow
The dam, built by Norfolk Southern, was built along Leslie Run Creek.
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The dam, built by Norfolk Southern, was built along Leslie Run Creek.
Acrolein can form during combustion, and it can be an irritate to your lungs.
Acrolein can form during combustion, and it can be an irritate to your lungs.
Residents were heated as they were given the chance to ask the EPA about the train derailment.
President Biden says he'll visit the train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio -- but didn't say when that would happen.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Buttigieg talked to KDKA-TV on Thursday in an exclusive interview.
After spending all morning with some residents in East Palestine on Thursday, environmental activist Erin Brockovich said she was "very upset."
KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder sat down for an exclusive interview with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
Railroad safety is at top of mind after a Norfolk Southern train derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border nearly a month ago.
Water woes have not washed away with time.
It's been nearly one month since the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The cleanup and removal process in East Palestine, Ohio is still ongoing.
Some liquid and solid waste had already been taken to sites in Michigan and Texas.
The Shapiro administration opened the first health resource center in Pennsylvania for people impacted by the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The Shapiro Administration opened the first health resource center in Pennsylvania for people impacted by the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. KDKA's Jessica Guay shares the details.
The announcement came a day after the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to "pause" shipments.
"These federal agencies know what to do, and they're not doing everything they need to do to serve the people."
A former regional EPA official is speaking out about the hazardous train derailment and ongoing cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio, KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
Officials continue to declare that air and water in East Palestine are safe. Why are so many reporting illnesses after returning to their homes? KDKA's Lauren Linder shares the latest from East Palestine, Ohio.
Federal agencies will continue their surveying of East Palestine today. KDKA's Chris DeRose has the latest.
Three weeks after a Norfolk-Southern train derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, federal, state, and local agencies are working together on the ground in East Palestine.
KDKA's Lauren Linder was in East Palestine where EPA and local officials fielded questions and updated the public about the train derailment.
KDKA's Lauren Linder was live in East Palestine, Ohio Saturday evening, where the EPA and other local officials released the latest information regarding waste disposal from the train derailment.
The various government agencies will conduct door-to-door interviews with residents.
Several federal agencies, including the EPA and CDC, will be in East Palestine today to talk with residents. KDKA's Chris DeRose has more information.
The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. near Exit 54 for Yukon in Hempfield Township.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Pittsburgh has been named as one of 20 finalists for the best beer scene in America in 2026.
Police said that Nickeya Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol when she hit a teacher and a student last fall.
An attorney wants justice for students who police say were sexually assaulted by their teacher.
The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. near Exit 54 for Yukon in Hempfield Township.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Pittsburgh has been named as one of 20 finalists for the best beer scene in America in 2026.
Police said that Nickeya Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol when she hit a teacher and a student last fall.
An attorney wants justice for students who police say were sexually assaulted by their teacher.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
We asked you to send in more of your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Picture this: your next great read isn't from a library shelf, but from a vending machine!
A new store that just opened is all heart, with some enemies-to-lovers stories, too.
Before the roses and reservations, there's Galentine's Day, and a new pop-up bar in Troy Hill may be the go-to destination for this year's friendship-filled festivities.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
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.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Police said that Nickeya Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol when she hit a teacher and a student outside the Westinghouse Academy last fall.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A lawyer wants justice for students who police say were sexually assaulted by their teacher.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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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.
