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.
Railroads say they're making safety changes to reduce derailments after fiery Ohio crash
The major freight railroads all promised safety improvements after the fiery derailment in eastern Ohio a year ago, but they have yet to make meaningful safety improvements and reform efforts have stalled in Congress.
'Still Here' project looks to give East Palestine residents a new voice, continue the call to action
While one year has passed since the disaster in East Palestine, there are still stories that haven't been told and calls to action still unanswered. A newly launched website is showcasing both, with the hopes of dispensing true environmental justice.
Ohio Attorney General still seeking answers one year after East Palestine derailment
One year later, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost vowed to get answers for the state's lawsuit against Norfolk Southern in the absence of a full statement of facts from the primary investigating agency.
Community drawing environmental groups, politicians on East Palestine derailment anniversary
Community groups and politicians are planning events this weekend as members of the East Palestine community mark the first anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
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.
Recovery slow, legal woes linger one year after train disaster
As we approach the one year anniversary of the East Palestine train disaster, some residents are no closer to recovering. We heard from a woman still trying to sell her business while hoping for a favorable ruling in a class action lawsuit.
Ohio EPA still cleaning up liquid contaminates from East Palestine derailment
Vogel said that the oil is mostly stuck under rocks and leaves and they have to agitate it to get it to come to the surface so they can manually remove it. Even though it’s still in the creeks she said it’s not a health risk to people in the village.
Norfolk Southern to conclude temporary relocation assistance for East Palestine residents February
Norfolk Southern's Family Assistance Center will be reaching out to those who chose to relocate to make sure they know what benefits are still in place for them and their options going forward.