Donald Trump criticizes federal response to Ohio train derailment
Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a "betrayal."
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Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a "betrayal."
For 62 years, 83-year-old Marlene Young has lived in East Palestine.
A decision by Veterans Affairs leaders is causing some frustration.
The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
Unions have asserted that widespread job cuts in the industry in recent years have made railroads riskier.
KDKA's Erica Mokay reports from East Palestine, Ohio, where a medical clinic has just opened its doors to the public impacted by the train derailment earlier this month,
The EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up East Palestine after a train derailed more than two weeks ago.
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
One person had to be pulled from the debris after the blast at the I. Schumann & Co. copper alloy company in the Cleveland suburb of Oakwood Village.
The Ohio Department of Health is opening a clinic Tuesday with the help of Columbiana County and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
An explosion at a metals plant in Ohio sparked a large fire and sent more than a dozen people to hospitals, authorities said.
Trains carrying volatile and often toxic fuels and chemicals rumble through the Pittsburgh region every day.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the freight rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
This marks the third time the largest corruption trial in Ohio history has been postponed.
Even as counties have taken proactive steps, residents remain worried.
Cranberry Township announced this week it's testing the township's water.
John Hoffman was offering his company's services to concerned residents.
John Hoffman was offering his company's services to concerned residents.
The Biden administration on Friday defended its response to a toxic freight train derailment in Ohio two weeks ago.
At least seven class-action suits have been filed accusing the company of exposing locals to cancer-causing toxins.
The family of Donovan Lewis is seeking accountability, according to the complaint announced Thursday.
West Virginia officials have reiterated that the state's drinking water remains safe following an Ohio train derailment.
The smell of chemicals is still in the air in East Palestine, Ohio, with residents raising questions about what happens next.
The EPA administrator will be in town to assess the impact and damage caused by the derailment.
There's a new eagle cam in Pittsburgh, but it features familiar faces.
Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to get more families into homes in the city, and that's what the "Clean and Lien" campaign aims to do.
A tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-79 and crashed into a van, causing the closure.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
There's a new eagle cam in Pittsburgh, but it features familiar faces.
Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to get more families into homes in the city, and that's what the "Clean and Lien" campaign aims to do.
A tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-79 and crashed into a van, causing the closure.
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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.
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Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
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.
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.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
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.
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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.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
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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.
