Allegheny River
Man Rescued From River By Officers
A man was taken to the hospital early this morning after two police officers pulled him from the Allegheny River.
Coast Guard Issues Safety Message For Boaters
The Coast Guard has a message for boaters on Pittsburgh’s three rivers this Memorial Day weekend.
Marcellus Shale Industry Ready To Comply
Every day, trucks offload natural gas drilling wastewater at the McKeesport Water Authority treatment plant. Once treated inside, the cleaner water is discharged into the Monongahela River. Come May 19, that will stop.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Lock Reduction Plan
The Army Corps of Engineers has more information on the lock service reduction on the Allegheny River. For more details, visit their website.
Lock Service On Allegheny River To Be Reduced
The Army Corps of Engineers has announced it is decreasing lock service on the Allegheny River. Officials say the reduction is the result of federal budget cuts.
Body Found In Etna Identified
Authorities with Allegheny County are investigating after a body was found in the Allegheny River in Etna.
State Orders Testing For Cancer-Causing Compounds In Allegheny River
The Department of Environmental Protection said the rivers were clear of radioactivity from drilling on Monday. Now they’re concerned about bromides which can form cancer-causing compounds and they want to find out where they’re coming from.
Bromides Found In Allegheny River
In the past, there have been problems in the Monongahela River with bromides, salty substances which can become carcinogenic when treated in water treatment plants. KDKA Investigator Andy Sheehan has discovered that same problem now exists in the Allegheny River.
10th Street Bypass Reopens After Flooding
PennDOT closed the 10th Street Bypass Sunday night due to flooding. The road was reopened Tuesday morning after the river had receded.
Weather Experts Keep Close Eye On Local Waters
The month of March is living up to its billing as one of those peak flooding months and that means the National Weather Service is working overtime.
NYT Article Prompts Calls To Test Pennsylvania Water
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There are new developments concerning radioactive material in our rivers and streams and now there are calls for statewide testing. The New York Times has now raised a special concern that radium […]
Woman’s Body Pulled From Allegheny River
O’HARA TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The body of a woman was pulled from the Allegheny River around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday morning. It was spotted by John Chiado, who lives on his boat year round at the […]
Commuters Deal With Downtown Flooding
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s great day to be a duck, but a terrible day to be a driver. Flooding at the Mon Wharf left about 700 parking spots under water. On the other side of […]
Flooding Continues To Be Big Concern Across Area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — The steady, heavy rain that fell overnight combined with the continually melting snow has many people across the area concerned about the potential for flooding. The Mon Wharf parking lot is closed […]
Budget Cuts Could Affect Boating On Allegheny River
NORTH SHORE (KDKA) — Proposed federal budget cuts could have an impact on boating on the Allegheny River. The Army Corps of Engineers simply doesn’t have enough money to run the Allegheny’s eight locks. “We […]
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