New rule would make all railroads alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed train cargo
Federal regulators want first responders to a train derailment to know exactly what they are dealing with even before they reach the scene.
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Federal regulators want first responders to a train derailment to know exactly what they are dealing with even before they reach the scene.
The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report for a Norfolk Southern train derailment in New Castle last month focused on hot bearing detectors and how there seemed to be no audible alarm before the train derailed.
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.
While safety experts, pilots and the FAA maintain that flying is safe, they stress the need to make it even safer.
U.S. railroads were warned to take certain cars out of service Thursday after Norfolk Southern discovered loose wheels on a car involved in last weekend's derailment in Ohio.
Jennifer Homendy spent 40 minutes speaking with KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder, also revealing when a special field hearing on the crash will take place and commenting on the board's special investigation into Norfolk Southern's safety practices for the first time.
The NTSB has released their initial investigative report on the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
As the NTSB released its initial findings on the East Palestine train derailment, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the site for the first time.
An Ohio man considered a suspect in the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl from Indiana led investigators to her remains, the Hocking County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
Troopers found nearly two pounds of cocaine after a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office announced.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
After getting stuck on the railroad tracks, the truck was hit by a train and sent into the porch of a nearby home.
36-year-old Glenn Thomas was taken into custody as a joint investigation between several federal, state, and local agencies.
An Ohio man considered a suspect in the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl from Indiana led investigators to her remains, the Hocking County Sheriff's Office announced this week.
Troopers found nearly two pounds of cocaine after a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office announced.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
After getting stuck on the railroad tracks, the truck was hit by a train and sent into the porch of a nearby home.
36-year-old Glenn Thomas was taken into custody as a joint investigation between several federal, state, and local agencies.
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.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
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.
Daisy Jade is back at Neubauer's Flowers and while we still deal with the cold and snow, they're thinking spring!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday giving you the best of the burgh for this weekend!
We find Team PTL's Daisy Jade at Neubauer's Flowers in Uniontown where she's finding some of the perfect flowers for Valentine's Day!
While Heather and David might be joined in the PTL Kitchen by Cesina's Sausage owner John Costanza, today is more about resilience than it is food.
Every great love story has a beginning, and maybe some bubbly! Elizabeth Langbell from Fine Wine & Good Spirits joins Heather and David to show them a sampling of the best and most affordable sparkling wines for Valentine's Day!
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.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Brian Angelichio has spent the last four seasons as the passing game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Peyton, Kendall, and Chase Coury have the Burrell Bucs in position to make the WPIAL playoffs.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
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.
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.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
New research shows one in three U.S. teens use chatbots every single day for everything from schoolwork to personal advice. Experts say parents should be paying attention to what’s being shared and who, or what, is on the other side. Dr. Jess Ghilani is here to explain what’s safe and how to set smart boundaries.
Between dance and Monster Jam, there's plenty to cheer about this week in Pittsburgh.
Mom of three Tiffany Johnson lost her right arm in a shark attack nearly a decade ago. She’s in Pittsburgh to speak to young kids about using your worst day as fuel, fire and friendship.
There's a lot of buildup before Phil makes his big prediction in Punxsutawney. Boaz has more in "The Groundhog Diaries."
What's an ice dam? Ron explains — all while trying to remember the word "pantyhose."
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.
