Ambitious Plan Proposed To Fix Washington Boulevard
Washington Boulevard is a bowl or a basin and unsuspecting motorists were tragically trapped when it suddenly filled up August 19, 2011.
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Washington Boulevard is a bowl or a basin and unsuspecting motorists were tragically trapped when it suddenly filled up August 19, 2011.
Strong storms moved through the area overnight bringing heavy rain that caused some flooding and a landslide. One of the hardest hit areas was Washington County.
Officials with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority say they will reopen part of the Mon Wharf parking lot Monday morning to commuters.
The Mon Wharf is closed again today because of high river levels.
Officials with the Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority say they have closed the Mon Wharf parking lot today.
It's not the way they were planning to spend the day before Thanksgiving. The Fayette County Food Bank was closed today after heavy rains caused at least three-feet of water to accumulate inside.
While the rain is expected to move out in time for Thanksgiving, several flood warnings have already been issued.
Workers will begin installing an advanced notification flood gate system on Washington Boulevard on Tuesday.
The most recent line of storms has left many people in Beaver and Lawrence Counties dealing with flooding problems.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee continue to take their toll on Pennsylvania. President Obama has signed an emergency declaration for the state and is offering federal aid in addition to the support already in the state.
Two more swift water rescue teams from Allegheny County have left for the eastern part of Pennsylvania to help with evacuations because of flooding.
Members of Murrysville's Medic One just got back from helping flood victims in New Jersey; now they're lending a helping hand to assist more people in eastern Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl unveiled a three-stage plan to deal with the potential for serious flooding on Washington Boulevard in Highland Park. Four people died during a flash flood on the road last month.
The recent line of rain showers that have moved through the area have caused a flood advisory to be issued.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino, spoke with Councilman Patrick Dowd about last Friday's flood.
A water main break flooded a home in West Elizabeth overnight and the homeowner claims that the water company actually made matters even worse.
Friday's severe weather damaged parts of Beaver County. Cleanup efforts continued on Monday and volunteers are taking turns to rid Aliquippa of the debris.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to Councilman Doug Shields and Public Safety Director Michael Huss about the fatal flooding on Friday.
Heavy rains caused flash flooding on some local roads and one man needed to be rescued from his car Monday night.
In February 2010, a massive snowstorm walloped Pittsburgh. Then, in March of 2011, a tornado tore its way through Westmoreland County. Last month, a twister leveled a town in Missouri, thousands were impacted and the damage was in the millions. But, are you covered if a disaster hits your home? Nobody wants insurance -- until they need it.
There are two traffic alerts today that could ease the stress of the Monday morning commute for many drivers.
It has been raining headaches for some area homeowners. What seems like non-stop rain the past few months is draining off in basements and in some cases causing flooding.
A series of storms moving into the area has prompted several watches to be issued.
Rainy days have become a constant around the area this spring, which has caused rivers and streams to swell. Now, the Mon Wharf will remain closed through Saturday.
Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons, including a 2023 World Series Championship. He pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Dodgers, Pirates and Yankees over the course of his career.
Braydyn McIlroy, a U.S. Army soldier from Pennsylvania, was killed in a crash while driving home for Christmas.
Robert Bowers was sentenced to death after he was convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
After disappearing for two weeks, a German shepherd that went missing in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was reunited with its owner.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons, including a 2023 World Series Championship. He pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Dodgers, Pirates and Yankees over the course of his career.
Braydyn McIlroy, a U.S. Army soldier from Pennsylvania, was killed in a crash while driving home for Christmas.
Robert Bowers was sentenced to death after he was convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
After disappearing for two weeks, a German shepherd that went missing in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was reunited with its owner.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
We asked, and you delivered! Your pets have gone full holiday mode!
Everyone is competing against each other to see who can wrap their oddly shaped present the fastest!
From timeless classics to some questionable choices, we're spilling all our favorite holiday movie secrets!
Secret Santa has become a yearly tradition on Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh!
A Pittsburgh-area couple is vying for the championship on one of television's most talked-about baking shows.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
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.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons, including a 2023 World Series Championship. He pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Dodgers, Pirates and Yankees over the course of his career.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Yegor Chinakhov in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Baltimore Ravens in the final game of the 2025 regular season to decide the winner of the AFC North.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
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.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Robert Bowers was sentenced to death after he was convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
KDKA's Barry Pintar has more on the local ties to the Rose Parade in California.
After disappearing for two weeks, a German shepherd that went missing in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was reunited with its owner. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, as the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
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.
