Mixed community reaction following President Biden's visit to East Palestine
"He could have done more," said Walter Call of E. Taggart Street. "This town is so divided now. It is what it is. I mean he's letting this mess go on and he couldn't put a stop to it."
As Norfolk Southern touts safety pact, union blasts rail industry's lobbying against safety laws
On the same day that Norfolk Southern was touting a new partnership with unions to improve rail safety, one of those unions blasted the railroad industry, claiming it is spending millions of dollars to lobby lawmakers to slow down rail safety legislation.
White House discusses President Biden's schedule for East Palestine visit
The White House says Biden will then travel to East Palestine around 4:20 p.m. before speaking on how the Administration is holding Norfolk Southern accountable and its work with state and local officials to support the community moving forward.
Indictments allege three stole nearly $49K from Norfolk Southern relocation fund
A grand jury has handed up charges accusing three East Palestine residents of stealing from the fund created by Norfolk Southern Railroad to help relocate victims of the fiery February 3, 2023, derailment, and chemical spill in the village.
EPA slams reports claiming agency buried info on early dioxin detection after East Palestine derailment
At issue is a February 1, press release from the Government Accountability Project, which bills itself as the nation’s leading whistleblower protection organization.
Reporter accepts $80,000 to settle lawsuit over arrest at DeWine derailment news conference
The settlement includes the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed by NewsNation reporter Evan Lambert, who claimed his rights were violated during a news conference with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine five days after the derailment.