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NTSB Chair Casts Doubt on Vent and Burn Strategy Following East Palestine Train Derailment

Chair Jennifer Homendy said Gov. Mike DeWine, other decision makers, were given incomplete information ahead of the controlled burn

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 7, 2024September 2, 2024

East Palestine Wastewater Galvanizes Community Against Injection Well Disposal

In Coshocton, more than 70 miles from East Palestine, wastewater from the accident has shed light on how little say local officials have in underground disposal

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 5, 2024June 4, 2025

‘Do The Right Thing’: Sherrod Brown Urges Norfolk Southern to Fix Crumbling Bridges in Cleveland

“You have a chance to fix past mistakes,” Brown wrote

by Mark Oprea May 3, 2023December 23, 2024

What Norfolk Southern’s CEO Said to the Ohio Senate Rail Committee This Week

He expressed commitment to East Palestine, federal advancements in rail safety

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal April 19, 2023August 3, 2023

Lawsuit Filed in Michigan Against Norfolk Southern Over Train-Derailment Toxic Waste Dumped in Metro Detroit

Norfolk Southern dumped hazardous waste at two Wayne County facilities

by Steve Neavling March 23, 2023June 28, 2025

The Absolutely Nutty Cleveland/East Palestine/15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory, Explained

From bikable neighborhoods to forced dislocation by global superpowers in two nonsensical steps

by Maria Elena Scott February 28, 2023June 21, 2025

What Norfolk Southern’s History of Accidents Say About the Company and Industry

One former conductor said Norfolk Southern doesn’t have a great reputation when it comes to safety

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 27, 2023May 12, 2025

Ohio Official: Signs of Life Now Present in Waters Near East Palestine Train Derailment After 40,000+ Fish Killed

5,000 among other species of acquatic life were also killed

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal February 24, 2023August 3, 2023

State, Federal Authorities Ramp Up Pressure on Norfolk Southern as East Palestine Recovery Continues

“It is clear that area residents are not satisfied with the information, presence, and support”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 21, 2023August 3, 2023

“For Them It’s Just One Train. It’s Forever for Us” — A View From East Palestine and an Update on Response Efforts

Sen. Sherrod Brown: “FEMA assistance is absolutely necessary”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 20, 2023October 13, 2024

Cincinnati Closes Water Intake From Ohio River ‘Out of Abundance of Caution’ for Possible East Palestine Disaster Toxins

Officials say that contaminated water likely will reach Greater Cincinnati over the weekend.

by Allison Babka February 17, 2023April 15, 2024

EPA, Congressional Delegation Visit East Palestine to Hear From Residents Impacted by Derailment

“The fact that they replaced the rails, I think, suggests they’re much more focused on reopening the railway than on cleaning up this community,” J.D. Vance said

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 17, 2023August 3, 2023