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.
Body camera video has been released from the investigation into the teen accused of killing PennWest California student Karoline Heintz. Royce Moser has been charged with homicide.
A Washington County family is speaking out after a top-tier Fernando Mendoza trading card went missing.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
Jayden Fox, a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl from Ohio.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
Intense storms brought tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages to the Pittsburgh area.
Body camera video has been released from the investigation into the teen accused of killing PennWest California student Karoline Heintz. Royce Moser has been charged with homicide.
Jayden Fox, a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl from Ohio.
A Washington County family is speaking out after a top-tier Fernando Mendoza trading card went missing.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities!
Pittsburgh Tech Week is putting a spotlight on the people, ideas, and technology that are shaping the next chapter of this city!
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's Greek food festival takes place from 9/3-9/6!
Fine Wine & Good Spirits mixes up bourbon cocktails from the PTL studio!
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg is celebrating 100 years of unforgettable performances!
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new permanent home, and Pittsburgh is on its list of candidates.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are kicking off the 2026 season with a week-long celebration across the city.
The San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates' four-game winning streak.
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.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Newly released police body camera footage shows officers finding the body of a PennWest California University student allegedly killed by her boyfriend.
Intense storms brought tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages to the Pittsburgh area on Thursday.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
