Coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the "working man"
Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease.
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Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Wyoming and North Dakota had the highest rate of employee fatalities, according to an analysis from labor union AFL-CIO.
The company agreed to improve conditions for those working on the train derailment cleanup.
The U.S. Department of Labor, Norfolk Southern, and Teamsters agreed to improving conditions for workers in East Palestine.
OSHA is calling on employers to make sure their employees who work outside are safe.
A local contracting company pleaded guilty to violating an OSHA regulation that resulted in the death of an employee.
A man is dead following an industrial accident in O'Hara Township Friday.
OSHA confirmed it is investigating two separate complaints filed against Rivers Casino.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a worker at an Amazon.com warehouse in Pennsylvania.
An investigation into the fire that shut down the Liberty Bridge last year has uncovered some troubling findings.
OSHA wants to fine a contractor $11,224 for a construction fire that shut down the Liberty Bridge for 24 days.
A contractor installing guide rails along a Washington County highway was killed when he was struck by a company car.
A deputy coroner says a tree trimmer died of head injuries after he fell or was thrown from a lift bucket that apparently malfunctioned at a western Pennsylvania cemetery.
A 300-foot cell phone tower collapsed Saturday and minutes later a smaller tower fell, killing two contractors and a firefighter, authorities said.
They call that hot, scorching period between July and early September the "dog days of summer." And with this season comes some major risks.
Traffic was backed up on Interstate 279 for most of the afternoon while investigators tried to determine what went wrong in a cherry picker a bridge inspector was operating.
The tragic shootings at Western Psych spawned calls for tighter security, and a government-contracted report says the institution has not done enough to protect the 2,000 employees who work there.
Emergency crews were called to a bridge construction site when a crane struck a high-powered electrical line and shocked a worker Wednesday morning.
Authorities are investigating after a roofer was crushed by falling scaffolding in East Liberty Tuesday morning.
A worker was killed in a Lawrenceville industrial accident early Friday morning.
OSHA investigators went to the scene of a partial roof collapse that injured three men in Adams Township.
Temperatures will continue to fall on Thursday and through the weekend as the snow and cold return to the area.
Last year, a landslide closed Little Village Learning Center's playground, and thanks to bureaucratic issues, it's still not reopened.
Kruz Bailey-Baker dies at UPMC Children's Hospital days after being accidentally shot.
Dozens of schools and organizations have issued delays as potentially icy road conditions are impacting parts of the region.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
Temperatures will continue to fall on Thursday and through the weekend as the snow and cold return to the area.
Last year, a landslide closed Little Village Learning Center's playground, and thanks to bureaucratic issues, it's still not reopened.
Kruz Bailey-Baker dies at UPMC Children's Hospital days after being accidentally shot.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
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.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
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 Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
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.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Early last year, kids were having a ball at the playground at the Little Village Learning Center, but after a landslide caused it to close, the owner hasn't been able to get through to the city to acquire the proper permits to fix it. John Shumway reached out to the city, and this is what happened.
Kruz Bailey-Baker died at UPMC Children's Hospital several days after he and another child were playing with a gun when it accidentally discharged at a home along Kirkbride Street.
Federal agents and protesters clashed in the streets following the second shooting involving ICE in Minneapolis this month.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
