Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
The announcement came a day after the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to "pause" shipments.
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The announcement came a day after the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to "pause" shipments.
"These federal agencies know what to do, and they're not doing everything they need to do to serve the people."
A former regional EPA official is speaking out about the hazardous train derailment and ongoing cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio, KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
Jordan was serving his third term as the state's 60th District representative.
Three weeks after a Norfolk-Southern train derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, federal, state, and local agencies are working together on the ground in East Palestine.
KDKA's Lauren Linder was in East Palestine where EPA and local officials fielded questions and updated the public about the train derailment.
Joe Biden did not specify a number of homes to be visited, but directed employees to get to as many as possible by Monday.
Some officials are raising concerns about a type of toxic substance that tends to stay in the environment.
Officials originally said they believed 3,500 aquatic animals had been killed. With the toll estimated to be more than 12 times that amount, officials say they're unsure how long recovery will take.
Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio is headed to a Houston suburb for disposal.
Some scientists and environmentalists say they have reason to be concerned.
The NTSB has released their initial investigative report on the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
As the NTSB released its initial findings on the East Palestine train derailment, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the site for the first time.
Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a "betrayal."
For 62 years, 83-year-old Marlene Young has lived in East Palestine.
A decision by Veterans Affairs leaders is causing some frustration.
The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
Unions have asserted that widespread job cuts in the industry in recent years have made railroads riskier.
KDKA's Erica Mokay reports from East Palestine, Ohio, where a medical clinic has just opened its doors to the public impacted by the train derailment earlier this month,
The EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up East Palestine after a train derailed more than two weeks ago.
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
One person had to be pulled from the debris after the blast at the I. Schumann & Co. copper alloy company in the Cleveland suburb of Oakwood Village.
The Ohio Department of Health is opening a clinic Tuesday with the help of Columbiana County and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
An explosion at a metals plant in Ohio sparked a large fire and sent more than a dozen people to hospitals, authorities said.
Trains carrying volatile and often toxic fuels and chemicals rumble through the Pittsburgh region every day.
High temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s.
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.
High temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s.
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.
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.
It's been clear for a while that the team is going to miss the playoffs, but there are still nights when 30,000 fans show up at PNC Park.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday until Wednesday.
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.
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.
