Rx Drug Overdose Is Leading Cause Of Unnatural Death In Westmoreland Co.
The statistic is shocking: drug overdoses kill more people in Westmoreland County than any other manner of death, besides natural causes.
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The statistic is shocking: drug overdoses kill more people in Westmoreland County than any other manner of death, besides natural causes.
Several agencies are investigating after an inmate was found dead in his prison cell in Waynesburg.
The mother of a toddler who drowned in a bathtub nearly a year ago, pleaded guilty to two charges Thursday.
Pittsburgh hospital officials say an older woman with an underlying medical condition has died and eight others have been so seriously sickened by the H1N1 flu strain that they require machine assistance.
Authorities say a Penn State University student died when he jumped from a parking garage in downtown State College.
City homicide detectives are looking into a death at UPMC Shadyside Hospital Monday night.
Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.
State police were searching for a man after a western Pennsylvania woman was shot at her home, while four children were also present.
An elderly woman who was injured when thieves stole her purse in Fayette County has died.
A suburban Pittsburgh girl, whose parents sued Target after a wicker storage trunk lid fell on her neck and left her disabled, has died.
A Bucks County resident is the state's first person to die from West Nile virus this year, according to state officials.
The parents of a Slippery Rock University basketball player who died after an intense practice are suing the school and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, because their son wasn't screened for the sickle cell trait that contributed to his death and because school officials allegedly didn't do enough to help him after he collapsed.
Two women were arrested in connection with the shooting death of a party bus rider in March.
The family of a mental health patient at UPMC McKeesport who killed herself is speaking out.
Police say a man was found shot and killed by his son in Uniontown early Thursday morning.
Police are investigating the shooting death of a Beltzhoover man.
A person was killed, another injured after a car accident in Raccoon Township.
The motive is still unclear after a man was stabbed to death in Westmoreland County.
A defense attorney says a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher plans to waive extradition on charges of having fatally poisoned his neurologist wife with cyanide.
Shortly after Dr. Autumn Klein died, investigators knew it was due to cyanide poisoning. The question is, why.
Police are working to extradite University of Pittsburgh researcher Robert Ferrante from West Virginia, where he was arrested.
A Clarion County man was killed overnight while repairing a power line.
The parents of a 2-year-old boy who was fatally mauled after falling into a wild African dogs exhibit last fall have sued the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, claiming officials had ample warning that parents routinely lifted children onto a rail overlooking the exhibit so they could see better.
It's a sad day in Steelers Nation. Steelers Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Butler died Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with a staph infection.
A Belington woman who allegedly gave a toddler illegally purchased methadone to make her sleep is now charged in the girl's death, and so is the father who authorities say did nothing about it.
This weekend is the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race, named for the late former Pittsburgh mayor.
When the Penn-Trafford School Board meets in less than two weeks, members will begin talking about the cost of operating the district's eight schools.
In light of the allegations made by the county district attorney, the recipients named in the warrant are saying their work is vital and transparent.
The Standard on Fifth ribbon-cutting was held on Thursday, with more than 50 housing units made available.
After a woman was killed in a deadly, head-on crash in Fayette County, a 17-year-old is being charged as an adult for driving under the influence.
Dr. Idris Evans was killed in a stabbing and homicide charges have been filed in connection with his death.
Jim Copenhaver was one of two people wounded during the assassination attempt in Butler in 2024.
This weekend is the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race, named for the late former Pittsburgh mayor.
When the Penn-Trafford School Board meets in less than two weeks, members will begin talking about the cost of operating the district's eight schools.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities.
PNC Bank has long been a partner of the KDKA Turkey Fund, but this year, they're really putting their money on the line.
ZooBoo, the Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza, spooky animals that aren't so spooky, and more.. All at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this season.
Burghers Brewing, which has 4 locations across the Pittsburgh area, is offering mini burger flights so you don't have to pick just one!
Daisy Jade heads to Uniontown to check out what's new in spooky season decor at Neubauer's Flowers & Market House!
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
The Penguins expressed their condolences after the death of Andrei Kuzmenko's father.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
This weekend is the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race, named for the late, former Pittsburgh mayor. The annual event continues to raise money to fight the disease that took his life at age 56 — a disease few at the time had ever heard of. Ron Klink, a former congressman, talks to KDKA-TV's Ken Rice about his recent diagnosis.
A physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh was killed in an overnight stabbing that also left his wife injured in his home in Edgewood Borough. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
When the Penn-Trafford School Board meets in less than two weeks, members will begin talking about the cost of operating the district's eight schools — and whether some could eventually be consolidated. KDKA's Chris DeRose reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
In light of the allegations made by the Allegheny County district attorney claiming corruption against former Mayor Ed Gainey for awarding no-bid contracts, recipients said their work is vital and transparent to the city. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
