Ohio Senators Brown, Vance blast Norfolk Southern's homeowner reimbursement program

Ohio Senators Brown, Vance blast Norfolk Southern's homeowner reimbursement program

Democrat Senator Sherrod Brown is calling the program “another empty promise”, and Republican J.D. Vance described the plan as “a complete and total disaster.”

Tuesday, September 19th 2023, 4:49 AM EDT by Corey Vallas
Norfolk Southern grants $3.63M to to upgrade water filters in East Palestine

Norfolk Southern grants $3.63M to to upgrade water filters in East Palestine

The railroad whose derailment resulted in a fiery chemical spill in East Palestine has announced that it has awarded another $3,638,000 to overhaul the village’s drinking water system.

Friday, September 15th 2023, 3:34 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Biden's press secretary: 'The President will go to East Palestine'

Biden's press secretary: 'The President will go to East Palestine'

Jean-Pierre responded, saying "The President will go to East Palestine. He promised that he would, and he will."

Wednesday, September 6th 2023, 5:31 AM EDT by Corey Vallas
Rep. Johnson criticizes Biden administration for East Palestine derailment response

Rep. Johnson criticizes Biden administration for East Palestine derailment response

President Biden recently said he has not had the occasion to come to East Palestine.

Tuesday, September 5th 2023, 5:11 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
President Biden: 'I haven't had the occasion to go to East Palestine'

President Biden: 'I haven't had the occasion to go to East Palestine'

"There is a lot going on here and I haven't been able to break. I figured I would go to East Palestine this week, but I was then reminded that I have to go around the world."

Saturday, September 2nd 2023, 11:01 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Congressional subcommittee plans September hearing on East Palestine derailment cleanup efforts

Congressional subcommittee plans September hearing on East Palestine derailment cleanup efforts

Some Republican members of Congress are planning a hearing next month in East Palestine to learn about progress in the cleanup following the February 3rd Norfolk Southern derailment, chemical spill, and fire.

Tuesday, August 29th 2023, 7:02 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Railroads resist joining safety hotline because they want to be able to discipline workers

Railroads resist joining safety hotline because they want to be able to discipline workers

The major freight railroads say a disagreement over whether they will be allowed to discipline some workers who use a government hotline to report safety concerns has kept them from following through on the promise they made back in March to join the program after a fiery Ohio derailment prompted calls for reforms.

Thursday, August 24th 2023, 7:50 PM EDT
EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment

EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment

The Biden administration says it could soon launch a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic smoke following the fiery train derailment in East Palestine.

Friday, August 11th 2023, 4:16 AM EDT
Norfolk Southern content with minimum safety too often, regulators say after fiery Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern content with minimum safety too often, regulators say after fiery Ohio derailment

Regulators say Norfolk Southern has made improvements since a fiery Ohio derailment but still falls well short of being the “gold standard for safety” it is striving to be.

Thursday, August 10th 2023, 4:21 AM EDT
Case Western Reserve researchers recruiting East Palestine residents for DNA damage study

Case Western Reserve researchers recruiting East Palestine residents for DNA damage study

A team from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland is inviting residents from East Palestine and nearby areas to take part in a research effort focused on understanding the effects of the Norfolk Southern train derailment, fire, and chemical spill.

Monday, August 7th 2023, 10:16 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern says no fire on Beloit train, hot wheel bearing found

Norfolk Southern says no fire on Beloit train, hot wheel bearing found

Six months after the fiery derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, first responders from another Valley community tested their preparedness plan for a railroad emergency.

Sunday, August 6th 2023, 7:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Six months later: East Palestine community to discuss continuing impact of derailment

Six months later: East Palestine community to discuss continuing impact of derailment

Six months to the day that a fiery train went off the tracks in East Palestine, members of the community are gathering to talk about what the incident has done to their lives and businesses.

Thursday, August 3rd 2023, 6:02 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Six months after East Palestine derailment, Congress deadlocked on new rules for train safety

Six months after East Palestine derailment, Congress deadlocked on new rules for train safety

Congress responded to the fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio earlier this year with bipartisan alarm at railroad crashes causing potential disasters.

Thursday, August 3rd 2023, 4:39 AM EDT
DOT Stresses work in rail safety on 6 month anniversary of East Palestine derailment

DOT Stresses work in rail safety on 6 month anniversary of East Palestine derailment

As we mark 6 months since the derailment in East Palestine, the Department of Transportation stresses the work its done to increase rail safety in the months since the derailment.

Thursday, August 3rd 2023, 4:22 AM EDT by Kyle Anderson
One-on-one with Norfolk Southern's CEO six months after toxic train derailment

One-on-one with Norfolk Southern's CEO six months after toxic train derailment

Almost six months after the East Palestine train disaster Norfolk Southern Railway has continued spending millions in clean up costs to do its part, and as part of an US EPA mandate, to help the village recover.

Saturday, July 29th 2023, 6:57 PM EDT by Janet Rogers
Norfolk Southern reports $803 million in expenses from derailment

Norfolk Southern reports $803 million in expenses from derailment

Norfolk Southern logged direct costs of $803 million resulting from the derailment, and says they lost up to $200 million in business, pushing the overall cost to around a billion dollars.

Thursday, July 27th 2023, 6:59 PM EDT by Kyle Anderson
Lawrence County, Darlington share $1M to help cover Norfolk Southern derailment costs

Lawrence County, Darlington share $1M to help cover Norfolk Southern derailment costs

A couple of governments in Western Pennsylvania are receiving a total of $1 million from Norfolk Southern Railroad to help cover the costs caused by the February 3rd derailment in nearby East Palestine.

Monday, July 24th 2023, 9:11 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
University of Kentucky launches pilot study into health of East Palestine residents

University of Kentucky launches pilot study into health of East Palestine residents

The study seeks to identify ways in which the derailment may have effected the health of nearby residents.

Monday, July 17th 2023, 1:48 PM EDT by Kyle Anderson
Report: Air quality gas levels fluctuated after E. Palestine derailment

Report: Air quality gas levels fluctuated after E. Palestine derailment

The ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology report found that some gases, including acrolein, reached levels that could be hazardous, but most gas levels dropped to safe levels after a few days.

Wednesday, July 12th 2023, 8:03 AM EDT by Robert McFerren
Railroad industry sues to block limit on crew sizes that Ohio imposed after E. Palestine derailment

Railroad industry sues to block limit on crew sizes that Ohio imposed after E. Palestine derailment

The railroad industry has sued to block a new minimum crew-size requirement that Ohio imposed after a fiery train derailment in East Palestine in February.

Friday, July 7th 2023, 4:13 AM EDT
Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern says the owner of the rail car that caused the fiery Ohio derailment in February failed to properly maintain it in the years before the crash.

Thursday, July 6th 2023, 6:37 AM EDT
White House promises 'expeditious' review of Governor's request for East Palestine disaster declaration

White House promises 'expeditious' review of Governor's request for East Palestine disaster declaration

Earlier this week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine formally petitioned President Biden to issue a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration regarding the Norfolk Southern train derailment and hazardous chemical release in East Palestine.

Wednesday, July 5th 2023, 10:27 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
'Never approved for vinyl chloride service' - Norfolk Southern alleges negligence and oversight in lawsuit

'Never approved for vinyl chloride service' - Norfolk Southern alleges negligence and oversight in lawsuit

In a lawsuit against several companies who owned and shipped railcars involved in the February 3rd derailment, Norfolk Southern alleges that a pattern of negligent recordkeeping and false inspections should make those companies liable for damages.

Tuesday, July 4th 2023, 10:38 PM EDT by Kyle Anderson
Mixed reactions to East Palestine disaster declaration request

Mixed reactions to East Palestine disaster declaration request

Some residents tell 21 News it's a step in the right direction while others feel it's too late.

Tuesday, July 4th 2023, 6:12 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO's job since East Palestine derailment

Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO's job since East Palestine derailment

Norfolk Southern’s CEO has spoken often of safety and better service since he took the job over a year ago, but it’s safety that has dominated discussions after one of his trains derailed and caught fire in February in Ohio.

Thursday, June 29th 2023, 6:54 AM EDT
River Valley renews call to DeWine to request Federal Emergency Declaration in East Palestine

River Valley renews call to DeWine to request Federal Emergency Declaration in East Palestine

RVO Organizer and East Palestine resident, Timothea Deeter says residents in the community simply want their children to enjoy the same peace, safety and security that they did growing up in the village.

Thursday, June 22nd 2023, 8:43 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
NTSB East Palestine hearing: Live updates

NTSB East Palestine hearing: Live updates

The National Transportation Safety Board began the first day of a two-day field hearing Tuesday in East Palestine.

Thursday, June 22nd 2023, 8:19 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
New rule would make all railroads alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed train cargo

New rule would make all railroads alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed train cargo

Federal regulators want first responders to a train derailment to know exactly what they are dealing with even before they reach the scene.

Thursday, June 22nd 2023, 5:00 AM EDT
NTSB beginning two-day hearings investigating East Palestine toxic train derailment

NTSB beginning two-day hearings investigating East Palestine toxic train derailment

Dozens of entities are scheduled to testify.

Thursday, June 22nd 2023, 4:15 AM EDT by Erin Simonek & Hannah Buzza
NTSB Chair to take questions Wednesday on East Palestine derailment

NTSB Chair to take questions Wednesday on East Palestine derailment

People will have a chance Wednesday night to question the woman in charge of the federal agency leading the investigation into the February 3rd Norfolk Southern train derailment, chemical spill, and fire.

Wednesday, June 21st 2023, 5:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern fights federal, state penalties over East Palestine derailment

Norfolk Southern fights federal, state penalties over East Palestine derailment

Norfolk Southern Railroad is opposing efforts by the federal government and the State of Ohio to recoup the costs of cleaning up hazardous materials left following the derailment of one of their trains in East Palestine.

Tuesday, June 20th 2023, 6:12 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Public health resources session set Tuesday in East Palestine

Public health resources session set Tuesday in East Palestine

Community members can attend to ask questions about public health, air testing, and any other areas of concern.

Tuesday, June 20th 2023, 4:32 AM EDT by Kyle Anderson
Reconstruction estimates East Palestine derailment soot drifted into Mahoning, Trumbull, Mercer Counties

Reconstruction estimates East Palestine derailment soot drifted into Mahoning, Trumbull, Mercer Counties

The reconstruction included a third zone of lesser soot concentration including Warren, Sharon, Niles, Austintown, Youngstown, Canfield, Boardman, Struthers, and Columbiana.

Wednesday, June 14th 2023, 5:31 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Federal regulators promise safety review at all the major freight railroads

Federal regulators promise safety review at all the major freight railroads

Officials say they plan to conduct safety investigations of all the major freight railroads over the next year.

Sunday, June 11th 2023, 6:11 AM EDT
'Meet the Helpers' responders event planned in East Palestine

'Meet the Helpers' responders event planned in East Palestine

The people of East Palestine will have a chance to meet some of the people who have been working to monitor health and safety in the village since the February 3rd Norfolk Southern train derailment.

Wednesday, June 7th 2023, 6:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Millions in federal funding target dangerous railroad crossings

Millions in federal funding target dangerous railroad crossings

FRA Administrator Amit Bose said that US Dept. of Transportation is closely monitoring high-hazardous flammable train routes and those routes with high volumes of hazardous materials, and that includes train overpasses in the Valley

Monday, June 5th 2023, 4:51 AM EDT by Robert McFerren
Norfolk Southern moves East Palestine Assistance Center

Norfolk Southern moves East Palestine Assistance Center

According to Norfolk Southern representatives, community members may go to the center's new location at 191 East Rebecca Street in East Palestine to report losses due to the derailment. 

Tuesday, May 30th 2023, 5:21 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Pensions invested in Norfolk Southern sue the railroad over 'omissions'

Pensions invested in Norfolk Southern sue the railroad over 'omissions'

Pension funds invested in Norfolk Southern have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the railroad failed to disclose business strategies that led to an increased risk of derailments.

Wednesday, May 17th 2023, 11:16 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Families: Health issues linger and arise in East Palestine months after chemical burn and toxic wreck

Families: Health issues linger and arise in East Palestine months after chemical burn and toxic wreck

Months after the toxic train derailment and controlled burn in East Palestine, the community gathered to release a "list of demands" that they said to be done to bring their lives back to some sense of normalcy. One of the concerns on the top of the mind

Tuesday, May 16th 2023, 7:45 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
Study: East Palestine area vegetation not contaminated with SVOCs associated with derailment

Study: East Palestine area vegetation not contaminated with SVOCs associated with derailment

Analysis of scientific data by Ohio State University shows plant materials from agricultural sites in the East Palestine area are not contaminated with semi-volatile organic compounds associated with the train derailment.

Tuesday, May 16th 2023, 6:44 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern breaking ground on first responder training facility in East Palestine Thursday

Norfolk Southern breaking ground on first responder training facility in East Palestine Thursday

CEO Alan Shaw and East Palestine officials will break ground on the regional safety training center Thursday morning at 430 Park Avenue.

Tuesday, September 19th 2023, 4:18 AM EDT by Corey Vallas

Sharpsville nurse accused of stealing Oxy in Youngstown

Warren mom charged for third time after children found home alone

Missing Niles man found deceased in Weathersfield Township

Four car accident in Boardman sends one to hospital

Deputies investigating theft of four wheeler at farm in Minerva

Mercy Health Youngstown doctor named radiation oncology fellow

One woman, two dogs dead after fire in Poland Township

One woman, two dogs dead after fire in Poland Township

Upcoming road closures in Mahoning County

Youngstown man allegedly threatens to murder police during arrest in Boardman

Youngstown organization marches with Little Bears to end violence

Monday's $638M prize among Powerball's top ten jackpot

Classes resume Monday in Youngstown after YEA reaches tentative agreement

Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes

Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes

Man who served time in Ohio murder-for-hire case convicted in shooting of Pennsylvania trooper

Seaplane hits power line, crashes into Ohio river; 2 taken to hospital with minor injuries

Man who served time in Ohio murder-for-hire case convicted in shooting of Pennsylvania trooper

Anti-abortion groups are at odds on strategies ahead of Ohio vote. It could be a preview for 2024

Ohio football coach whose team called 'Nazi' during game says he was forced to resign, no ill intent