Major railroads announce steps to improve safety in wake of Ohio train derailment
Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.
Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.
Illegal African cat high on cocaine rescued in Cincinnati neighborhood
Hamilton County, Ohio, dog wardens responded on Jan. 28 to reports of a "leopard" being spotted in a tree in Oakley, a Cincinnati neighborhood.
Hamilton County, Ohio, dog wardens responded on Jan. 28 to reports of a "leopard" being spotted in a tree in Oakley, a Cincinnati neighborhood.
Feds launch investigation into Norfolk Southern rail accidents
Federal investigators have announced a special investigation into railroad Norfolk Southern.
Federal investigators have announced a special investigation into railroad Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Family shot, killed in murder-suicide before eviction from foreclosed home: police
Ohio police found five bodies when they arrived at the home to serve an eviction notice.
Ohio police found five bodies when they arrived at the home to serve an eviction notice.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Removal of toxic waste from Ohio train derailment resuming Monday
The toxic waste still at the site of the East Palestine train derailment will begin shipping this week to two approved sites in Ohio.
The toxic waste still at the site of the East Palestine train derailment will begin shipping this week to two approved sites in Ohio.
EPA pausing removal of train derailment's toxic waste from Ohio site
The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.
The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.
Ohio train derailment: EPA to pause toxic waste disposal from East Palestine headed for Houston
“This process of dumping toxic waste in communities without prior notice to local cities and counties has to stop,” Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said via Twitter.
“This process of dumping toxic waste in communities without prior notice to local cities and counties has to stop,” Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said via Twitter.
Video: Ohio school bus driver called a 'hero' after saving student from passing car
An Ohio school district shared video of a bus driver's quick-thinking actions to raise awareness for bus safety.
An Ohio school district shared video of a bus driver's quick-thinking actions to raise awareness for bus safety.
Ohio train derailment: Erin Brockovich warns of long-term dangers after crash
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
Ohio train derailment: Crew got safety alert just before accident, NTSB report says
The derailment led to evacuations and fears of air and water contamination after a controlled burn of toxic chemicals.
The derailment led to evacuations and fears of air and water contamination after a controlled burn of toxic chemicals.
Amazon donates over 1,400 cases of water to residents of East Palestine, Ohio
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Pizza joint's help wanted sign: ‘Now hiring: non-stupid people’
An Ohio pizzeria that has had trouble finding reliable workers bluntly advertised out front that they are hiring "non-stupid people."
An Ohio pizzeria that has had trouble finding reliable workers bluntly advertised out front that they are hiring "non-stupid people."
Train derailment latest: EPA taking charge of cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Ohio metal alloy factory explosion kills 1, injures more than a dozen others
The cause of the explosion at the I Schumann & Co. metal and paint plant in Oakwood Village, Ohio, has not been determined.
The cause of the explosion at the I Schumann & Co. metal and paint plant in Oakwood Village, Ohio, has not been determined.
Ohio fire crews battling large blaze after factory explosion; more than a dozen injured
Witnesses said there was an explosion at a metal factory.
Witnesses said there was an explosion at a metal factory.