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The federal government has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern over environmental damage caused by a train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that spilled toxic chemicals into nearby creeks and rivers.
On Wednesday, a meeting took place between East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway and the NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.
KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
Rail safety measures proposed after the East Palestine train derailment are closer to becoming law in Ohio.
Norfolk Southern has agreed to exclusively use Ohio-based businesses to clean up the site of a fiery train derailment last month in a small town near the Pennsylvania state line.
The death penalty could be abolished in Ohio under upcoming bipartisan legislation announced Tuesday.
As Ohio's primary approaches, a strict new photo ID requirement is stirring concerns for military veterans and out-of-state college students and there are worries about it in Amish communities and among older voters.
Ohio state senators have added more rail safety proposals in response to the East Palestine train derailment.
Police arrested Thomas Pritchard on Jefferson Avenue in Washington, where the children were found in the backseat of the car.
Seven law enforcement officers have sued rap artist Afroman.
An East Palestine resident testified about the toxic train derailment's impact on the community.
A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate.
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's CEO is offering support for some parts of a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill to put tougher safety regulations on railroads.
Not long after the Ohio train derailment, pro-Russian voices on Twitter began spreading anti-U.S. propaganda about the incident.
A predawn shooting at a Columbus nightclub left two people dead and four wounded, Ohio authorities said.
The train wreck ignited a dayslong fire, spewed poisonous fumes into the air, killed thousands of fish and temporarily displaced residents.
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.
Joe Mixon owns his gun legally and faces no charges, authorities said.
The proposal could significantly change how professors and students experience the state's public universities and colleges.
People who live near the train derailment poured over every word from state emergency officials on Tuesday.
Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month.
The largest corruption case in Ohio history culminated last week with guilty verdicts for the ex-House Speaker and a lobbyist who was the former head of the Republican Party.
An Ohio man has been arraigned on two charges following the discovery of three dead bodies.
The coroner's office said it found "no evidence of trauma, foul play, abuse, or neglect."
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday until Wednesday.
John Shumway was in the crowd recently to ask fans what brings them out to the ballpark.
The shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. on Sunday night along Walnut Street.
Troopers say there's an active arrest warrant for James Sever, who is known to frequent wooded areas in the New Alexandria and Derry Township areas.
Several parks across the Pittsburgh area will now have equipment for any cardiac emergencies that may take place.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday until Wednesday.
John Shumway was in the crowd recently to ask fans what brings them out to the ballpark.
The shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. on Sunday night along Walnut Street.
Troopers say there's an active arrest warrant for James Sever, who is known to frequent wooded areas in the New Alexandria and Derry Township areas.
Several parks across the Pittsburgh area will now have equipment for any cardiac emergencies that may take place.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Several parks across the Pittsburgh area will now have equipment for any cardiac emergencies that may take place.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
John Shumway was in the crowd recently to ask fans what brings them out to the ballpark.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before a 3-1 victory Saturday.
Saturday's contest was the only home preseason game of the 2025 season.
Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Students will be able to get free haircuts, hairstyles, and manicures as well as free school supplies and other essentials.
State Police troopers are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Sunday night in Ellsworth Borough.
State Police say James Sever is still on the run nearly one month after a pipe bomb explosion targeted a former landlord in Westmoreland County.
Watch as Will Graves, Mark Kaboly, and Brian Batko join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
