Flooding A Decades-Old Problem For Washington Boulevard
As officials look into what caused flood waters to rise so quickly on Washington Boulevard, the KDKA Investigators have learned that it is a problem officials have known about for decades.
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As officials look into what caused flood waters to rise so quickly on Washington Boulevard, the KDKA Investigators have learned that it is a problem officials have known about for decades.
People throughout the area are still asking how a major roadway could flood so quickly in such a deadly manner. And sorting through who is "legally" responsible could result in lawsuits against the government. But it's not that simple.
Alcosan sat down with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. They looked at their maps, drawings and charts and determined their systems were what they were supposed to be.
A special meeting of engineers will be held Monday in the wake of a fatal flash flood on Washington Boulevard in Highland Park.
A community gathered Sunday morning to grieve the loss of a mother and her two daughters, who died in a flash flood in Pittsburgh Friday night.
Despite the tragic losses from Friday's flash flooding, there are many who are thankful to be alive and thankful that someone came along to rescue them.
Center Elementary School in Plum became a gathering place for grieving friends and teachers. Brenna Griffith, 12, and her 8-year-old sister Mikaela, were students at the school. The girls, along with their mother Kimberly, died when their vehicle sank in the flash flood on Washington Boulevard Friday.
After conducting an intense search of the Washington Boulevard area with cadaver dogs, authorities moved their search for a missing woman who was swept away in Friday's flash flooding to the Allegheny River.
A mother and her two daughters lost their lives in a flash flood in Pittsburgh Friday afternoon. An elderly woman also was unaccounted for after the flooding.
In the middle of the chaos on Washington Boulevard, there were stories of survival. Paramedics in boats went to vehicles, plucking people out of nine to 10 feet of water.
Pittsburgh wasn't the only place hit by flooding. Well after the rain stopped, Franklin Avenue and Spring Street in Aliquippa remained impassable unless you were in a high-profile vehicle.
Three people are dead and one person is missing after flash flooding on Washington Boulevard in Pittsburgh. City Public Safety Director Michael Huss confirms a woman and two children were found dead.
Pittsburgh police are asking for help from the public in solving a hit-and-run case that left two local doctors who were out for a bicycle ride back in May injured in Highland Park.
While the thunderstorm didn't last long Monday night as it swept through town, the damage it left behind will impact rush hour traffic for more than a week to come.
Police say about 50 cars got caught in high water on Washington Boulevard late Monday, and one man had to climb up onto the roof of his car until the water receded.
Two doctors from Children's Hospital were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Highland Park.
The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian woman released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, was ruled a homicide
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The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June.
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From serving fast balls to serving up fast food, Pirates players traded the dugout for Sheetz on Friday.
The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian woman released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, was ruled a homicide
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June.
The highly regarded McKeesport High School football program is facing a major shake-up stemming from a controversy behind the head coach, going back to when he got the role in 2016.
From serving fast balls to serving up fast food, Pirates players traded the dugout for Sheetz on Friday.
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Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape.We're taking a trip to Ohio with Mike Case of the Grand Resort is our tour guide!
Get ready to practice your bend and snap! Elle Woods and her dog Bruiser are about to steal the show at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and our Daisy Jade is checking out the show before the curtain comes up! Legally Blonde The Musical is presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, the Subscription Series Sponsor for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
For generations, a Smiley Cookie at Eat 'n Park has been a birthday surprise, a reward, and most importantly, a tradtion. Chef John and Smiley join us in the PTL Kitchen to put our own spin on the classic cookie.
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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?
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Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June.
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Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
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.
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The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian woman released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, was ruled a homicide
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Beginning today, for the first time ever, the iconic "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" will be available to watch on YouTube. Ross Guidotti reports.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
