NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
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Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
A fast-tracked project in Pittsburgh had the Fern Hollow Bridge rebuilt and reopen in less than a year.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Pittsburgh was in the spotlight two years ago Sunday after the dramatic Fern Hollow Bridge collapse. The fight for answers into why this happened and what exactly caused it continues.
According to a recent court filing, PennDOT has now disclosed hundreds of pages of documents related to the Fern Hollow Bridge.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a new report concerning the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a new report concerning the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
The mayor ordered the report after the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge.
When the Fern Hollow Bridge reopens in just a couple of weeks, will it be fully open? John Shumway gets the details.
Just 10 months after its collapse, the Fern Hollow Bridge is just a couple weeks away from reopening. KDKA's John Shumway has more.
Officials have said it could reopen by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh ahead of the 2022 midterm elections for a look at the rebuilding of the Fern Hollow Bridge and to tout his infrastructure plan and funding. Watch his full speech here.
PennDOT has released an inspection report completed on the Fern Hollow Bridge four months before its collapse.
Squirrel Hill residents become frustrated with construction surrounding the former Fern Hollow Bridge.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
About 14,000 vehicles travel the Fern Hollow Bridge every day, not to mention the bicyclists and pedestrians.
Inspectors have listed the Fern Hollow Bridge in poor condition for more than a decade, although they said other local bridges are actually in worse condition.
Ten people suffered minor injuries when a bridge collapsed in Point Breeze early Friday morning.
President Joe Biden has landed in West Mifflin, and KDKA has confirmed he's coming straight to the site of the bridge collapse in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood.
The man behind the wheel of the Port Authority bus that tumbled to the ground when a bridge collapsed wasn't even supposed to be working Friday.
Crews were alerted to a single-structure commercial building fire along 51st Street in Central Lawrenceville just after 10 a.m. Saturday.
The auction firm said on Friday it expected Napoleon's sword to reach $800,000 to $1.1 million.
Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Prize winner and leading AI figure, warns that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity's future.
In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us some other weird ways we measure in this edition of Hey Ray.
Crews were alerted to a single-structure commercial building fire along 51st Street in Central Lawrenceville just after 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are slated to make six picks over the three-day NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The auction firm said on Friday it expected Napoleon's sword to reach $800,000 to $1.1 million.
In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us some other weird ways we measure in this edition of Hey Ray.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
"Anastasia" is about to take over a local stage and we got a sneak peek of the performance. This segment was sponsored by the LIncoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Daniel Hill was here with some exercises that'll give everyone a little more ease on the tennis court.
Daisy was live for the first look at the high-energy return of Supercross at Acrisure Stadium.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
An animal tranquilizer is the new drug on the street in Pittsburgh.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham reportedly made an obscene gesture to a fan who touched him.
The mom of Steelers first round pick Derrick Harmon has died, KDKA-TV confirmed.
After getting recalled earlier in the day, Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat, something that hasn't been done in more than a decade.
Supercross is returning to Pittsburgh this weekend for the first time in over 40 years.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
Mercer County is thinking outside the box to grow its population and economy.
The Pittsburgh host committee has people in Green Bay looking at what goes into the NFL Draft.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Watch as teams from Kiski Area, Plum and Shaler Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Kiski Area, Plum and Shaler Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Kiski Area, Plum and Shaler Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Kiski Area, Plum and Shaler Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
We sometimes measure in weird ways. Think about it. One of the most common units of measurement is feet! Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us some other weird ways we measure.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
