Ohio AG: Bogus charity settles false claims to help those impacted by derailment
Authorities say the Ohio Clean Water Fund sent text messages to solicit contributions.
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Authorities say the Ohio Clean Water Fund sent text messages to solicit contributions.
One Monday in early March, a team of 15 health specialists affiliated with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry began knocking on doors along Taggart Street in East Palestine, Ohio.
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.
State and local leaders met Friday in Pittsburgh to talk about unsafe practices in the railroad industry.
State and local leaders met Friday in Pittsburgh to talk about unsafe practices in the railroad industry.
It has been 100 days since the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Approximately 10 cars derailed and there is no threat to the public or hazardous material danger.
A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a rail-safety bill introduced after the derailment of a freight train in East Palestine, Ohio, but its fate remains uncertain due to significant Republican opposition.
We're talking with KDKA Investigative Reporter and Anchor Meghan Schiller about her ongoing reports from East Palestine about water testing following the hazardous train derailment.
KDKA-TV took a water test kit to the areas impacted looking to find out if there's still something in the water.
A car was severely damaged after it collided with a train late on Friday night.
Norfolk Southern said it expects February's fiery Ohio derailment to cost it $387 million, but that total will likely increase over time and that doesn't reflect how much the railroad's insurance companies will eventually cover.
Railroad safety continues to be a concern after the East Palestine derailment in February and the train wreck in Harmar Township last May.
Norfolk Southern attributes nearly $400 million in profit losses to the East Palestine train derailment.
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they're still living in limbo almost three months after a fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment blackened the skies and sent residents fleeing.
The district claims that the company was negligent and exposed it buildings and residents to a highly toxic mix of dangerous chemicals in the East Palestine train derailment.
Norfolk Southern has vowed to help East Palestine fully recover.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey made a stop in Beaver County on Friday to boost support for rail safety legislation. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
Norfolk Southern's CEO has reiterated apologies for the East Palestine train derailment and toxic chemical release as well as vows to make things right during his first testimony at the Ohio Legislature since the fiery accident.
Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman visited Beaver and Lawrence counties to talk to farmers impacted by the toxic train derailment across the border in East Palestine, Ohio.
Officials in southeastern Michigan were angry when a landfill and deep-injection wells near Detroit received contaminated soils and liquids from a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The trains derailed near Burnot Island by West Carson and Telford streets.
Multiple Norfolk Southern train cars derailed in the Pittsburgh area Saturday morning. KDKA's Lauren Linder shares the latest details regarding the incident.
KDKA's Lauren Linder was live with the latest details after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Pittsburgh.
The bipartisan legislation would hold rail companies accountable following derailments.
While Thursday and Friday will continue to be dry and sunny, Saturday evening brings a severe storm chance.
Rt. 19 will be closed between Boyce Road and McLaughlin Run Road so that the Country Club Drive Bridge can be demolished.
A university spokesperson said that Pitt is actively exploring housing options to help meet the demand for education.
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston's six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.
Darnell Washington's reported deal comes one day after Nick Herbig reportedly agreed to a $100 million extension.
While Thursday and Friday will continue to be dry and sunny, Saturday evening brings a severe storm chance.
Rt. 19 will be closed between Boyce Road and McLaughlin Run Road so that the Country Club Drive Bridge can be demolished.
A university spokesperson said that Pitt is actively exploring housing options to help meet the demand for education.
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston's six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.
Darnell Washington's reported deal comes one day after Nick Herbig reportedly agreed to a $100 million extension.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
This time every year, Pittsburgh gets its quirks, headlines, and inside jokes served up on a silver platter, and to give us a sneak preview of "Off The Record" is Kathryn Spitz Cohan!
After years of making listeners laugh, the hit podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! is bringing its chaotic energy to Pittsburgh, and Mikey Hood sat down with host Scott Aukerman to prepare the audience for the live show!
The annual event celebrates and supports all things pregnancy and parenting and joining the show today is Julie Plake McMinn and Amy Lundy to tell us all about this fun event.
Our very own Daisy Jade takes us inside a chocolate lover's dream with a tour of the new Sarris Candies Factory in Canonsburg!
It's Whatcha Think Wednesday, and Heather and David are debating a very important question: How many swipes of deodorant do you use? They discuss that and some interesting animal sightings in Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
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.
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston's six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Darnell Washington's reported deal comes one day after Nick Herbig reportedly agreed to a $100 million extension.
Russell Wilson announced in a video on social media that he's retiring from the NFL after 14 seasons.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A stretch of Rt. 19 in Upper St. Clair will be closed this weekend so that the Country Club Drive bridge can be demolished.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A boil water advisory in Belle Vernon was lifted on Wednesday, but a local leader is raising concerns about what happened.
A day after addressing rumors of "inappropriate relationships" between students and staff, the Armstrong School District on Wednesday said an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police found "no evidence of any misconduct."
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.
