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.
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.
