Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Trying To Expedite Money For Local Bridge Repairs After Collapse
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge was "a blunt reminder."
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge was "a blunt reminder."
At a time of unprecedented public concern about the condition of our bridges, it's a sight to give pause: thin wooden posts under each corner of the South Negley Avenue Bridge, which at least to the untrained eye, appear to be supporting the aging and rusted span above.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has ordered structural reviews of five other bridges with similar construction to the Pittsburgh bridge that collapsed Friday.
For the past decade, you've been paying the third-highest gas tax in the nation at the pump -- money that was intended to fix our bridges and our roads. Only that's not where it went.
Mayor Ed Gainey and city Councilman Corey O'Connor are calling for the formation of a task force that will identify the local infrastructure most in need of attention and repair.
The collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge has raised a lot of questions.
Help is here at Fern Hollow Bridge and more could be on the way Saturday.
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.
President Joe Biden will visit Pittsburgh Friday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Philadelphia on Friday to announce a new bridge repair program.
With the bipartisan infrastructure bill now law, Pennsylvania is set to receive $18 billion of the money.
Pennsylvania is going to get billions of dollars under President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal that Congress approved last Friday.
It's the biggest public works project in the history of the region: $2.5 billion in construction aimed at cleaning up our rivers and streams.
As Congress debates an infrastructure plan, what would its passage mean for the Pittsburgh area?
Congressional Democrats continue to debate how much to spend on President Joe Biden's human infrastructure bill.
The City of Pittsburgh released a transportation plan for the next 50 years, and it includes several ambitious projects like gondolas and rapid direct transit to the airport.
The Senate has voted to take up consideration of a bipartisan multi-billion dollar infrastructure bill endorsed by President Biden.
A transportation funding commission is preparing to recommend how to raise billions more dollars in Pennsylvania for a 21st-century highway system, a report that will land at a politically touchy time and is expected to kick off a debate that could last years.
After a report came out saying Pennsylvania's roads and bridges rank towards the bottom of the country, we got some answers.
Details still need to be worked out, but a potential bipartisan plan on infrastructure has been reached by senators in Washington D.C.
United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is in Pittsburgh today.
As Senator Manchin pushed for a slimmed-down infrastructure bill, he says he's not a roadblock to President Biden's agenda.
Even as President Biden signaled he was open to compromise over the American Jobs Plan, Republicans continue to state their opposition.
President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he's sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure, but Republican lawmakers have deep-seated doubts about the scope of his proposed package, its tax hikes and Biden's premise that this is an inflection point for the U.S. as a world power.
President Joe Biden unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan during a visit to the Pittsburgh area this afternoon.
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Two people are facing charges after a frozen and emaciated husky puppy was found in a crate under a bridge in Erie, the ANNA Shelter announced on Friday.
PiratesFest will end an hour earlier than scheduled, and several players will not be in attendance.
Catholics in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses are excused from Sunday Mass because of the massive winter storm expected to dump at least 8 inches of snow across most of the area.
Grocery stores across the region were filled with shoppers getting their last-minute provisions ahead of the weekend storm.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Along with expecting several inches of snow, Pittsburgh will also have cold temperatures.
The National Weather Service said that parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much 14 inches of snow accumulation.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
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.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
PiratesFest will end an hour earlier than scheduled, and several players will not be in attendance.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Anthony Mantha scored twice, Sidney Crosby made it three in an early 37-second span and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night.
Andy Weidl has been the assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2022.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
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 country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
We know it’s going to be a great weekend to stay warm inside. Heather breaks down the streams that are dropping in the next few days.
We’re learning how to lean into “Gin-uary” with 2 drinks: one with gin, one without.
If you plan to stay in this weekend, maybe LEGO is in your forecast?
It’s jazz, STAT! We’re learning about a special concert, highlighting Pittsburgh’s Freedom House history. And happy birthday, Mikey!
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
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.
