Details: $10M East Palestine derailment health study

Details: $10M East Palestine derailment health study

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has announced a new research effort to study the long-term health effects of the East Palestine train derailment.

Thursday, June 19th 2025, 5:16 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
E. Palestine derailment payments paused until alleged miscalculations are reviewed

E. Palestine derailment payments paused until alleged miscalculations are reviewed

Residents in East Palestine said they were promised settlement payments following the train derailment, but many still haven't received a dime and now, they're left with more questions.

Thursday, June 12th 2025, 7:03 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
East Palestine derailment victim lawyers 'devastated' as settlement administrator replaced

East Palestine derailment victim lawyers 'devastated' as settlement administrator replaced

"We are devastated that our hard work to achieve a $600M settlement remains unfulfilled," the attorneys said in a joint statement.

Thursday, June 12th 2025, 6:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
EPA: Whistleblower complaint about air monitor delay for East Palestine burn unfounded

EPA: Whistleblower complaint about air monitor delay for East Palestine burn unfounded

The EPA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its findings after a review following a complaint that the aircraft was not deployed according to standard practice.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 11:01 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Watchdog group claims documents show FEMA aware of East Palestine health risks

Watchdog group claims documents show FEMA aware of East Palestine health risks

The organization states that FEMA initially refused their FOIA request, which led to a lawsuit against FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.

Monday, June 2nd 2025, 10:58 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Musician begins non-profit to provide aid to East Palestine community

Musician begins non-profit to provide aid to East Palestine community

So far, Stout estimates he's raised around $6,500 to help families make ends meet, and written two songs to raise awareness and support for the village of East Palestine.

Friday, May 2nd 2025, 4:54 PM EDT by Meredith Lea
Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in East Palestine derailment

Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in East Palestine derailment

The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents.

Thursday, April 24th 2025, 6:08 AM EDT
Jury deliberates railroad's bid to have railcar company share cost of $600M East Palestine derailment settlement

Jury deliberates railroad's bid to have railcar company share cost of $600M East Palestine derailment settlement

The jury is tasked with deciding whether GATX Corporation should bear some of the financial responsibility for the settlement.

Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 4:51 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment

Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment

The railroad filed the motion that is set to go to trial starting Monday.

Monday, March 31st 2025, 4:36 AM EDT
Chemicals found in East End of East Palestine cleanup site

Chemicals found in East End of East Palestine cleanup site

According to the update, Norfolk Southern - under EPA oversite - found low levels of 2-butoxyethanol and other chemicals.

Saturday, February 22nd 2025, 12:14 PM EST by Corey Vallas
Public plaza planned for former East Palestine PNC drive-thru lot

Public plaza planned for former East Palestine PNC drive-thru lot

The East Palestine Community Improvement Corporation is asking the public for ideas on creating a new plaza after finalizing the purchase of a former PNC Bank drive-through lot on North Market Street for $100,000.

Friday, February 7th 2025, 5:23 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine businesses, day care sue over Norfolk Southern derailment

East Palestine businesses, day care sue over Norfolk Southern derailment

In addition to their livestock developed unusual breathing issues and other illnesses., Buck Berry’s owners say customers cancelled orders because of fear of contamination.

Monday, February 3rd 2025, 6:08 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine Mayor sits down with 21 News for update two years after train derailment

East Palestine Mayor sits down with 21 News for update two years after train derailment

Since the derailment, Mayor Trent Conaway said the population has dwindled, but the village is working to retain and bring back their residents.

Monday, February 3rd 2025, 6:08 AM EST by Sydney Canty
Two years after fiery derailment; What's next for East Palestine?

Two years after fiery derailment; What's next for East Palestine?

Mayor Trent Conway will hold a noon news conference at the Community Center.

Friday, January 31st 2025, 7:42 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Lawsuits blame East Palestine derailment for dog deaths, puppy with two heads

Lawsuits blame East Palestine derailment for dog deaths, puppy with two heads

In addition to the deaths, the business owners say that puppies born following the derailment had multiple deformities, including one puppy born with a single body but two heads.

Friday, January 31st 2025, 6:20 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern bill for East Palestine derailment reaches $2.2B

Norfolk Southern bill for East Palestine derailment reaches $2.2B

Norfolk Southern reports that the fiery derailment and chemical spill has cost the railroad $2.2 billion in the nearly two years since several of their cars jumped the tracks in East Palestine.

Wednesday, January 29th 2025, 10:12 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Judge orders objectors to $600M East Palestine derailment settlement to post $850,000 bond

Judge orders objectors to $600M East Palestine derailment settlement to post $850,000 bond

The order goes on to say that if any five objectors withdraw their appeal, those remaining will be responsible for the entire $850,000 bond amount.

Thursday, January 16th 2025, 8:07 PM EST by Mike Gauntner
Owners of East Palestine bar file $5M suit against Norfolk Southern for fiery derailment

Owners of East Palestine bar file $5M suit against Norfolk Southern for fiery derailment

The couple claims that the incident has had a profound and lasting impact on their lives, including loss of income by forcing the closure of their business, the State Line Tavern.

Wednesday, January 15th 2025, 4:44 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Kaitlyn McCarthy
One-year since East Palestine, are we any safer? What has changed in rail regulations?

One-year since East Palestine, are we any safer? What has changed in rail regulations?

In our '101 West" investigation, we dug deep to see why little has changed in rail safety after the toxic train derailment that devasted East Palestine since that fateful night on Feb. 3, 2023.

Thursday, February 1st 2024, 7:00 PM EST by Madison Tromler, Robert McFerren & J. Breen Mitchell
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts.

Thursday, July 17th 2025, 8:51 PM EDT

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