Pittsburgh proposes $500,000 settlement with Fern Hollow Bridge collapse victims
The City of Pittsburgh proposed paying $500,000 to settle with the victims of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
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The City of Pittsburgh proposed paying $500,000 to settle with the victims of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
A fast-tracked project in Pittsburgh had the Fern Hollow Bridge rebuilt and reopen in less than a year.
Pittsburgh's failure to act on repeated recommendations from inspectors led to the Fern Hollow Bridge's collapse.
The NTSB took prior city administrations to task for negligence, but its report praised the current administration for taking steps to reassure the public.
The investigation found that years of neglect and failure to act by the city led to the collapse of the bridge.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the bridge collapse in Pittsburgh could have been prevented.
The NTSB will meet on Feb. 21 to determine the possible cause of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse/
All eyes turned to Pittsburgh on January 28, 2022, when the Fern Hollow Bridge fell in Frick Park.
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed on Jan. 28, 2022.
A judge ruled on Tuesday that the documents must be released on Wednesday.
Nine Pittsburgh-area PennDOT workers were honored for their efforts in rebuilding the bridge.
The Fern Hollow Bridge will close for a month so crews can put on the finishing touches on the rebuilt span.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a new report concerning the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
The Tranquil Trail underneath the bridge is going to get new life.
Nine bridges, in particular, are all currently listed in "poor condition," with repair work scheduled for years from now.
Even with the bridge reopened, lawsuits are still working their way through the courts.
One year ago today, all eyes turned to Pittsburgh when the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed into a ravine in Frick Park.
Attorney Pete Giglione said his client's future is uncertain.
The National Transportation Safety Board released an update on Thursday into the investigation of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse nearly a year ago.
KDKA's John Shumway marks the anniversary of the bridge's collapse with a look towards the bridge's completion.
The mayor ordered the report after the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge.
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting event will be held on Wednesday morning.
The Fern Hollow Bridge will be open this week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed.
Officials have said it could reopen by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden on Thursday checked out the repair work underway at the Fern Hollow Bridge.
Come Saturday, industrial icons that once defined southern Indiana County's skyline will be gone.
Proposed cuts in service have many Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders wondering what they're going to do.
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to.
The DEP is holding a public meeting Wednesday about a proposed discharge permit involving Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill.
Thursday was supposed to be a joyous, grand re-opening for the Mantel House Mission, but code violations and questions got in the way.
Come Saturday, industrial icons that once defined southern Indiana County's skyline will be gone.
Reports say 27-year-old Hunter Myers was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a crash during a race on Wednesday.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Proposed cuts in service have many Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders wondering what they're going to do.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Both candidates are touting the support from labor, but the unions themselves are divided between the two.
Voters in Pennsylvania's 35th district will fill a vacancy next week and decide which party will hold the speakership.
The federal government employs thousands in the Pittsburgh region and funds research to the tune of billions of dollars.
A vicious ransomware called Medusa is picking up speed and a local cybersecurity expert has ways you can keep your data safe.
Erin Love, from Firecracker Fabrics, is just one of the local stores stepping up in the crafting industry after the closure of JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
Most people have traded in their car for a new one and the warranty talks begin, but did you know you can get a refund for your trade-in's warranty?
From big kids to littles, are you looking for the perfect way to keep everyone entertained? We learned about some new, exciting family-friendly events from our friends at Kidsburgh.
Today is Mr. Rogers' birthday and we're learning why his legacy is all over the campus of St. Vincent College.
Sean Collier was back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Verizon stopped by the studios to show us the future of home tech! This segment was sponsored by Verizon.
Katie stopped by Cop Out Pierogies, one of our contestants in last year's PTL Pierogi Bracket, to check out a place that packs a real pierogi punch.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
When it comes to the world of wellness, it's easy to get quick answers from health coaches and influencers. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to set the record straight on false fads you see online.
The Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride is here and Daisy got an expert lesson from Ron Smiley on how to ride a bike because she's never learned!
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is missing his next spring training start because of elbow discomfort.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
Fans gathered at the UPMC Events Center to send the team off to Cleveland ahead of their first-round matchup against Alabama.
A basketball clinic for youth was hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Pittsburgh.
Amarr Knox's layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Sheetz is looking to fill several positions across its Pennsylvania locations.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Come Saturday, industrial icons that once defined southern Indiana County's skyline will be gone. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Proposed cuts in service have many Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders wondering what they're going to do. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to. KDKA's Jessica Riley got a look at their work.
Allegheny County Police announced on Thursday afternoon they have arrested and charged 38-year-old Keontae Hamilton in connection to a hit-and-run on Wednesday night in North Versailles.
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.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
