Report: Weather, Maintenance Responsible For '18 Barge Breakaway On Ohio River
A new report blames wintry weather conditions and poor maintenance for an incident in January 2018 in which 27 barges broke away on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh.
A new report blames wintry weather conditions and poor maintenance for an incident in January 2018 in which 27 barges broke away on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh.
The Army Corps of Engineers recently secured a grant to finally cleanup nuclear waste materials at a long-debated site in Armstrong County.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say they're "horrified" by photos that show a man and several children walking on the Allegheny Lock and Dam 9, just feet from rushing water.
A Downtown Pittsburgh facility that is spearheading the power restoration efforts after hurricanes devastated parts of the U.S. and Caribbean.
Upper St. Clair native, Col. John Lloyd, of the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers Pittsburgh office, is helping the hurricane-ravaged U.S. Virgin Islands.
A local man who went to the U.S. Virgin Islands to help after Hurricane Irma ended up experiencing a hurricane for the first time when Maria blew through St. Croix.
A member of the Pittsburgh Army Corps of Engineers who traveled to the Virgin Islands to help with Hurricane Irma relief now finds himself staring down the barrel of Hurricane Maria.
Operating out of a 22nd-floor office in the Moorehead Federal Building downtown, the Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh is now a Hurricane Harvey Emergency Operations Center.
After a deadly kayaking accident last weekend on the Ohio River, a man who rescued three people who went over a same dam in a boat years ago says he's been pushing for changes on the river for years.
The Army Corps of Engineers is adding more buoys to the Ohio River after a deadly kayaking accident last weekend near the Dashields Dam.
The body of a man who went over the falls at Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County last month was pulled from the Youghiogheny River late Thursday afternoon.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates it will spend at least $350 million more over the next 10 years to dig up and haul away nuclear waste from a dump site about 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Decades ago, hundreds -- perhaps thousands -- of barrels of nuclear waste were buried on a 44-acre site in Parks Township, Armstrong County.
For the past 25 years, Patty Ameno has fought a one-woman battle to clean up tons of nuclear waste buried on a 44-acre site in Parks Township, Armstrong County.
The warmer temperatures are creating flooding fears in several local communities.
The ice on the Allegheny River at East Brady is a solid crust.
Officials are inspecting the Hot Metal Bridge after police say it was struck by a tow boat and a barge.
The Army Corps of Engineers says the dams that are the most critical in the Pittsburgh-area, in cases of flooding, are in good shape.
There's a new warning from the Army Corps of Engineers.
The 31-year-old man from Acme was kayaking with a friend Saturday afternoon when the two were thrown from their boats.
Crews are working to remove a runaway barge from a local dam on the Ohio River.
The village of Kiskimere, an old coal company town, is an eye-blink on the map of Armstrong County, but in 1961 what used to be a cornfield became the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corp.
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.
Soaking rains turned to snow early Sunday and concerns over rising waters continue to grow across the area. Crews were bracing for more flooding Sunday night, while local residents were preparing for a longer commute to work Monday morning.
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.
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
Jamal Bailey was arrested on Sunday in Las Vegas on firearm charges.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a budget for the next fiscal year after criticizing lawmakers for waiting until the very end of their session and approving it with less money for some critically needed programs.
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Before the pandemic, an obsession with lavish weddings came to a head, but lately, that's going away.
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President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
There's a chance whatever you're driving is under recall.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with some expert advice.
Maria D'Antonio from Y108 joined us today for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Our etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, joined us in studio to help us with some common conversation!
Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchison was here with some ground-breaking news when it comes to our pets' gut health.
Last week's PTL Chicken Parm-A-Thon gave us a hankering for Italian food and lucky for us, a new spot in Coraopolis is serving up just that. We had on the owners of Cafe A Mano, Brian and Lindsay Torchia, to show us one of their dishes!
Rob Fisher, from Edgar Snyder and Associates, was here to break down March Madness pools, and if you have one with your co-workers, what could happen if money gets involved.
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Is the city of Pittsburgh headed into a fiscal disaster?
Falling property values threaten to blow a hole in Pittsburgh's finances.
At Sto-Rox, the superintendent says she spends $8 million to fund underperforming cyber charter school.
A free website encourages a weekly cry and John Shumway talked to the founder about it.
Dieticians say foods rich in magnesium, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids get the seal of approval if you head to the kitchen late at night.
A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
The popular actress is sharing her story to encourage others to be their own health advocate.
Kenny Pickett is ready for a fresh start in Philadelphia.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife Maria have welcomed their fourth child.
Duquesne University's men's basketball coach is retiring at the end of the season.
Four games will be played on Thursday.
Pickett's farewell message did not mention the Steelers.
Russell Wilson is in and Kenny Pickett is out. It is true on the field and in local apparel shops.
Allegheny Health Network is boosting its minimum hourly starting wage to $18 an hour at the end of the month.
The owner of the team and the stadium is seeking a $10 million state grant to help fund the first phase of expansion.
President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
WalletHub named Pittsburgh among the best cities in the country for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Fallingwater in Fayette County has opened for the season.
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you'll want to buy your tickets on Monday.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Steel City Con will remain in Monroeville following the announcement that the Monroeville Convention Center will remain open.
Actor Pierce Brosnan, who was fined $500 for stepping off a Yellowstone National Park thermal area trail, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Law enforcement, businesses and organizations are already preparing for the big day.
Two buffaloes were born at Allegheny County's South Park.
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A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt. The judge ruled the former Allegheny County executive did not have the power to contract with a private company to run it. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has more.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.