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At U.S. House hearing, new calls for changes on railway tracks
The need for changes on the tracks was a topic at a major hearing in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
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The need for changes on the tracks was a topic at a major hearing in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year.
The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed.
The federal government agreed to a modest $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over the East Palestine train derailment.
Norfolk Southern has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit over the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
A federal judge has ruled that Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy's comments rocked the community again.
The vinyl chloride released that day have left residents with lingering fears about possible long-term health consequences.
Images from a local fire company show a train derailed Saturday morning in Lower Saucon Township near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
People who live in East Palestine continue to deal with anxiety, health concerns and questions.
Pennsylvania says it has found no evidence that the toxic train derailment near the border contaminated the state's water or soil.
President Biden visited the Ohio village Friday to discuss how the administration is holding the rail operator accountable a year after the derailment.
CSX says a cargo train derailed in rural West Virginia, but no injuries were reported and no cars with hazardous materials spilled.
President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, about a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there and spilled a cocktail of hazardous chemicals.
Federal investigators say they will determine the cause of last year's fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio at a hearing in East Palestine this June 25.
Saturday marks one year since a toxic train crashed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Saturday marks one year since a toxic train crashed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says it's more important that the investigation is done right instead of being done fast.
The site no longer smells of chemicals from the fire and controversial controlled burn that followed, but the effects still linger.
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit the eastern Ohio community devastated by a fiery train derailment in February 2024.
Railroad officials announced the change this week as they reiterated their long-term commitment to helping the town of East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area near the Pennsylvania border recover.
The costs related to the East Palestine derailment continue to grow to reach $966 million for Norfolk Southern, but the railroad's service is improving and its insurance companies have started to pay their share of the cost of the crash in eastern Ohio early this year.
The group is working to gather information on the physical, and mental health impacts to improve research efforts.
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.
The railroad's program will no doubt be welcomed by some people who want to sell their homes and move away from the town.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
For some, the laundromat is a place to connect and chat, and now, it's becoming a place to better yourself and your family.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
For some, the laundromat is a place to connect and chat, and now, it's becoming a place to better yourself and your family.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 2024 Olympic Games kick off today and we have a few local names to look out for!
We're in the middle of summer, but it's never too early for Christmas, right? David and Heather took a crafting lesson with Steel City Craft Emporium's Tom Swartz, and vendor and instructor, Denise Fialkovitch.
Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, put us to work on the show today. We helped him make some sweet treats!
David and Heather met Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, on today's show.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Dr. Paul Leong, the owner of Sistine Plastic Surgery, joined us to share advice on what daily routines will make a difference for mature skin and how to properly use some common products like retinol.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
Four of the star athletes representing the United States are from the Pittsburgh area.
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris this summer, but the locations for the upcoming Winter Games in 2026 and Summer Games in 2028 have already been chosen. Here's where they'll be.
Russell Wilson sat out of practice after waking up with a minor calf issue.
English Premier League side Liverpool F.C. and La Liga club Real Betis kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
An idea from a 7-year-old three years ago has turned into an impressive fundraising event.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a half a billion-dollar development to bring new housing, offices and stores to East Liberty is still on hold. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has the latest.
A Fayette County woman is facing more than a thousand felony charges after police say she preyed on a vulnerable member of the community. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Ron Smiley joins Talk Pittsburgh to give a look at your weekend forecast.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!