Judge appoints 4 attorneys to consolidate East Palestine train derailment lawsuits
A judge in Ohio appointed four attorneys to take the lead in the legal fight over the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and consolidate 31 lawsuits.
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A judge in Ohio appointed four attorneys to take the lead in the legal fight over the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and consolidate 31 lawsuits.
A train derailed in Paradise, Montana, on Sunday, spilling cases of Coors Light and Blue Moon beer across a river bank, officials said.
The health network will provide checkups, long-term assistance, and more for those living near East Palestine.
Luke Grimes is also planning to make a significant financial contribution to the city, as well.
Seven US government investigators briefly fell ill in early March while studying the possible health impacts of a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
On Wednesday, a meeting took place between East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway and the NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.
BNSF said in a statement that 22 cars derailed with four catching fire, but that no injuries were reported due to the accident.
Rail safety measures proposed after the East Palestine train derailment are closer to becoming law in Ohio.
The initial payments will go toward fire companies in three counties that responded to the derailment.
Ohio state senators have added more rail safety proposals in response to the East Palestine train derailment.
The CEO of Norfolk Southern will face another day of questioning by lawmakers on Capitol Hill following the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Emergency Preparedness Committee on Monday for the first time since the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Norfolk Southern's CEO is offering support for some parts of a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill to put tougher safety regulations on railroads.
The Shapiro administration said it plans on maintaining a presence in Darlington Township after a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed across the border last month.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering states to stop blocking contaminated waste from a fiery train derailment in Ohio from being sent to hazardous waste storage sites around the nation.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is extending operations at its Darlington Township health resource center for residents impacted by the East Palestine train derailment.
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.
Norfolk Southern's CEO apologized before Congress on Thursday and pledged millions of dollars to help East Palestine, Ohio, recover from last month's fiery, hazardous materials train derailment.
Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Philadelphia on Thursday to attend President Biden's budget address.
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.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said she will be making her first trip to East Palestine and Darlington Township at the end of the month and the board's special field hearing on the train derailment will happen in June.
Nearby residents were asked to shelter in place. The railway company said that there were no hazardous materials aboard the train.
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay for residents near the site of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, to temporarily relocate because excavating contaminated soil may cause "additional odors."
Officials confirmed Sunday afternoon that no hazardous materials were involved in the derailment.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey visited Darlington Township, Beaver County to hear concerns about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
A federal grand jury has indicted a man illegally residing in Pittsburgh on several charges, authorities say.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
A federal grand jury has indicted a man illegally residing in Pittsburgh on several charges, authorities say.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
President Trump said Saturday that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, President Trump said. Meanwhile, the reactions to the strikes against Iran were mostly split along partisan lines among Pennsylvania's elected officials.
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
