'This Was Not A Random Accident': Couple Injured In Bridge Collapse Files Suit Against Pittsburgh, PennDOT
The attorneys for a couple injured in the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse intend to sue multiple government agencies over alleged neglect.
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The attorneys for a couple injured in the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse intend to sue multiple government agencies over alleged neglect.
The family is demanding the parties responsible for the maintenance of safe public bridges and highways act now.
In its first preliminary finding, the National Transportation Safety Board found the Fern Hollow bridge failed on the Squirrel Hill side but ruled out a likely suspect, namely the aging girders underneath the bridge.
It's been over a week since the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed, and now major moves are being made help get the once busy bridge rebuilt and to get traffic flowing normally once again.
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapse began on the west end of the structure, according to the National Transportation Safety Board's initial report.
Over the weekend, Swank Construction moved its demolition equipment into place to begin work on the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge.
As the NTSB continues its investigation, demolition of the bridge is also set to begin.
Pittsburgh police are applauding the five officers whose "rapid and selfless" response to the Pittsburgh bridge collapse helped save lives.
An emergency design contract will fast-track the reconstruction of the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge.
All agree now that this money should go to bridges and match the billion dollars in federal money coming under the infrastructure bill.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has ordered structural reviews of five other bridges with similar construction to the Pittsburgh bridge that collapsed Friday.
Just a few days after opening, city officials are closing down the observation area of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park indefinitely.
Governor Wolf reflected on what he saw that day and what will be done to prevent another collapse like it.
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KDKA's Meghan Schiller has scheduled an interview with the crane operator who on Monday pulled a 22-ton Port Authority bus from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site.
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.
In the final hour of daylight Monday, crews pulled a Port Authority bus from the site of Friday's collapse of Fern Hollow Bridge, offering curious onlookers plenty of unforgettable photo ops on their iPhones.
As the intense investigation into what led to the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge continues, the big question is whether or not there were warning signs that were missed.
The collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge has raised a lot of questions.
A Swissvale woman involved in the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse said she's still in shock three days later.
PennDOT will invest $25.3 million to rebuild the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
The Port Authority has announced several changes and detours on some of its routes following Friday's collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge.
City officials on Monday announced the creation of a new observation site for the public to view the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
A woman was drunk when she drove off a snow embankment on Interstate 376 and plunged into the icy Monongahela River in January, Pennsylvania State Police said on Tuesday.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
Dennis Dixon, the chief of police in Heidelberg, was found dead inside his patrol car on Monday night.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
A woman was drunk when she drove off a snow embankment on Interstate 376 and plunged into the icy Monongahela River in January, Pennsylvania State Police said on Tuesday.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
Dennis Dixon, the chief of police in Heidelberg, was found dead inside his patrol car on Monday night.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
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A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
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A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
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Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
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Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
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Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
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The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
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May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
An Allegheny County corrections officer has been suspended after a man was stabbed to death at the jail. Mamie's Bah reports.
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Pennsylvania voters are going to the polls to cast their votes in the state's primary election. Here's what you need to know.
Pennsylvania State Police released their final findings about a crash on Interstate 376 that sent a woman into the icy Monongahela River in January. Jennifer Borrasso reports.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
