Doctors raise alarm about powerful new street drug
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Watch CBS News
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Sable Ford and Travis Holmes are facing several charges after their 2-year-old child had to be taken to the hospital for an overdose.
Investigators used cellphone communications, among other tactics, to track the supply of fentanyl to the suspect.
Fentanyl continues to destroy lives across the state, and western Pennsylvania is not immune.
Four suspects have been apprehended and charged in relation to a drug and gun trafficking ring out of Westmoreland County.
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
A local family said they're one step closer to justice after a 27-year-old Aliquippa man was arrested in connection with their loved one's death.
An Allegheny County man is facing several charges after allegedly providing fentanyl to a 15-year-old Oakdale girl, which resulted in her death last year.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
An Aliquippa man has pleaded guilty to his role in selling a variety of counterfeit narcotics through a dark net marketplace.
Pennsylvania Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick is putting a focus on the opioid epidemic.
Albert Spicer, of Cambria County, will serve 13 to 30 years in prison in connection with the death of 5-year-old Alaia Young in 2022.
An Armstrong County man has been convicted of third-degree murder, drug delivery resulting in death, and other charges after providing a dose of fentanyl-cocaine that killed another man in 2020.
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has been a proponent of the bill since its inception, citing the impact fentanyl has had on the state.
Local families directly impacted by fentanyl and law enforcement are celebrating after a bill passed the U.S. Senate.
Local families directly impacted by fentanyl and law enforcement are celebrating after a bill passed the U.S. Senate.
Volaura Askew pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person.
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
A man pleaded guilty to bringing more than 1,000 bricks of heroin and fentanyl to Butler County.
President Joe Biden thanked Mexico for the arrest of "El Nini" -- the hyper violent, alleged security chief for the "Chapitos" wing of the Sinaloa cartel.
Allegheny County sheriff's deputies are searching for Yan Carlos Pichardo-Cepeda.
Officials said that 70 percent of the heroin on the street has xylazine in it.
Fentanyl is killing Americans at an alarming rate.
A group held a training in Pittsburgh for people who want to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
A man was found dead in a home in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Tasting Table recognized Donald's Donuts in Zanesville, Ohio, as the best donut shop in the state.
The northern lights were on display in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday night.
Three people were killed and one was injured in a house fire in Elk County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
A group held a training in Pittsburgh for people who want to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
A man was found dead in a home in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Tasting Table recognized Donald's Donuts in Zanesville, Ohio, as the best donut shop in the state.
Looking for something you saw on KDKA-TV News? Find links and information about the topics and news stories from our newscasts.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Vesta Mohebbi is a nurse who saw the worst during the COVID-19 pandemic. The stress she endured inside the hospital led her to find ways to bring comfort to others. Now she and her dog, Zion, help first responders and young children all across Pittsburgh.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is helping our viewers find the value in three items sent in by you.
Chef Crystal, Team Leader for Giant Eagle, is making sure we don’t skip over lunch by sharing an easy Mediterranean beef bowl recipe!
David is loving this assignment! He and Heather are learning about an upcoming yoga event at Cats N’at in Wexford by meeting some of the felines up for adoption!
Daisy was live at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park in Monroeville for some indoor fun!
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly 20 years after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
A group held a training in Pittsburgh for people who want to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A new list names Pittsburgh as one of the top 10 best places in the country to start over. Barry Pintar has more.
Stay on top of local weather 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.
