May 10 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day
The federal government designated May 10 as a day to focus on the dangers of fentanyl.
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Domonique Taylor: Suspect In Huge Fentanyl Seizure Pleads Not Guilty
Seven hundred thousand stamp bags of Fentanyl, more than a half million dollars in cash, a small arsenal of weapons and several confiscated luxury cars and motorcycles.
Police Find Large Amounts Of Counterfeit Percocet And Fentanyl Pills In Penn Hills Home
A man is accused of distributing large amounts of counterfeit Percocet and fentanyl pills across Allegheny County.
Couple Charged After 2 Children Ingest Fentanyl, Infant Dies
An infant died and another young child became very ill after they ingested fentanyl in their family's apartment, authorities said.
State Rep. Jim Struzzi Pushes For Bill That Legalizes Fentanyl Test Strips
A local state representative is continuing to push for a bill that would legalize fentanyl test strips for personal use in Pennsylvania.
2 Drug Dealers To Plead Guilty In Mac Miller's Overdose Death
Two men are set to plead guilty Tuesday to supplying the fentanyl-laced pills which lead to the 2018 overdose death of rapper Mac Miller at his home in Studio City.
Father Of 11-Month-Old Girl Who Died After Ingesting Fentanyl Now Facing Charges
The father of an 11-month-old girl who died after ingesting fentanyl is now facing charges.
CDC: 100K Americans Died From Drug Overdoses In 1 Year
Alarming numbers from the CDC show 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in just one year from March 2020 to April of this year.
New Deadly Form Of Fentanyl Is On The Streets In Allegheny County
There is a new deadly drug on the streets in Allegheny County.
Fayette County Mother Charged In Death Of 11-Year-Old Son
A Fayette County mother is charged with homicide in the death of her 11-year-old son.
Report: Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge In Mac Miller's Overdose Death
The man accused of selling the pills Pittsburgh native and rapper Mac Miller possessed before he died of an accidental overdose has pleaded guilty, according to TMZ.
Pittsburgh Police Investigating After 11-Month-Old Girl's Death Caused By Fentanyl
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office says the death of an 11-month-old girl was caused by fentanyl.
Two Columbus Narcotics Officers Arrested By FBI On Drug Charges
Two Columbus narcotics officers were arrested by FBI agents for distributing fentanyl.
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Signs Executive Order Allowing Fentanyl Test Strips
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed an executive order Tuesday allowing the possession and use of fentanyl test strips.
13 Arrested In Northern Pennsylvania Drug Trafficking Operation Takedown
More than a dozen people are facing charges after authorities shut down a meth and heroin trafficking organization in northern Pennsylvania.
Greensburg Doctor Pleads Guilty To Taking Kickbacks For Prescribing Opioids
Dr. Thomas Whitten pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks for prescribing an opioid that contained Fentanyl.
Butler County Mother Charged In Daughter's Overdose Death
A Butler County woman is accused of giving her daughter the drugs that caused her to overdose and die.
Pittsburgh Paramedics Responding To Growing Number Of Accidental Overdoses
The opioid crisis seems to be mounting by the day.
Officials Hope To Reverse Trend Of Increasing Overdose-Related Deaths In Washington County
The drug problem in southwestern Pennsylvania is ramping up again.
Attorney: Baldwin Couple Will Not Face Murder Charges In Death Of Young Son
Attorneys representing a couple accused of killing their 1-year-old son say their clients will not face murder charges.
Washington County Reporting Alarming Increase In Fatal Overdoses, Experts Blame Fentanyl-Laced Drugs
Washington County law enforcement and drug counselors say there's been an alarming increase in fatal overdoses.
Mother Charged With Murder After Toddler Ingests Fentanyl
A mother has been charged with murder after her 2-year-old son consumed the drug fentanyl.
State Police Seize $45M Worth Of Drugs In 2020
State police seized $45 million worth of illegal drugs last year.
Man Sentenced For Giving 14-Year-Old Boy Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl And Burying Body In Shallow Grave Under A Cow
An Ohio man has been sentenced to a minimum of six years for giving a 14-year-old boy a fatal dose of fentanyl and then burying his body in a shallow grave under a cow.
New Castle Drug Ring Dismantled, 13 People Charged
A drug trafficking organization based in New Castle has been dismantled, federal prosecutors say.
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Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh consolidating more parishes
Three new parishes will be created.
Pittsburgh Weather: Steamy and sunny heading into June
Warm temperatures will be sticking around.
Carnegie Lake hosts 2022 fishing derby
Kids were able to catch some fish and have some fun.
Butler Rib and Music Festival is underway
It's festival season in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh spray parks open for the summer
The little ones now have a fun way to fight off the summer heat.
Governor proposes 'significant' spending to protect schools
Ohio's governor has shared his plan of action following the Uvalde school shooting.
Kennywood announces opening date for the return of the Kangaroo
Lovers of the classic ride won't have to wait long!
South Shore Riverwalk and Chalk Festival happening this weekend
The sidewalks of Pittsburgh will soon be colorful works of art!
National Aviary kicks off new 'World of Oceans' season
The public can start checking out the new theme this weekend.
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Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh consolidating more parishes
Three new parishes will be created.
Pittsburgh Weather: Steamy and sunny heading into June
Warm temperatures will be sticking around.
Carnegie Lake hosts 2022 fishing derby
Kids were able to catch some fish and have some fun.
Butler Rib and Music Festival is underway
It's festival season in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh spray parks open for the summer
The little ones now have a fun way to fight off the summer heat.
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Governor proposes 'significant' spending to protect schools
Ohio's governor has shared his plan of action following the Uvalde school shooting.
Votes still being counted; McCormick heads to court next Tuesday
The counting of votes continues in the Republican U.S. Senate race between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick.
Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg not likely to budge on push for gun control
Gun control bills in this state almost never make it out of committee for a vote in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania Primary: Oz-McCormick race too close to call, recount ordered
Pennsylvania's top election official said Wednesday that the margin between the top two candidates in last week's Republican primary for U.S. Senate is tight enough to trigger a statewide recount, dragging the outcome into June.
McCormick's lawsuit to count all mail-in votes brings wrath of GOP
Dave McCormick is asking the court to order the counting of all undated mail-in ballots that were received on time.
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More peanut butter products recalled
More products are under a recall for possible salmonella contamination.
Hyundai issues recall for 239,000 cars due to exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants.
Candy containing Jif peanut butter added to recall list
Another product is on the recall list connected with a major recall of Jif peanut butter for possible salmonella.
Cargill recalls some chocolate products
Cargill is recalling several products sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store and online, including chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz crackers and peanut butter meltaways.
Giant Eagle recalls GetGo apple slice packets
Giant Eagle is pulling its GetGo branded apple slice packets with peanut butter.
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That's A Wrap: May 27, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats! Announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription gift certificate
We're announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription spa gift certificate and unveiling next month's Father's Day giveaways!
PTL Pupdate: Pups go to the Pirates game
Canine Companions puppy raiser Jill Sabo and service dog-in-training Donny are in studio to update us on the outreach efforts they have going on in the Pittsburgh area.
Daisy's outdoor space gets a makeover from Levin Furniture
Levin Furniture designer Tom Tomasic gives Daisy Jade's outdoor space a makeover for summer!
All-American Magician Eric Davis does some Memorial Day magic
We're starting off Memorial Day weekend with some patriotic fun from All-American Magician Eric Davis!
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KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
Questions surround the Office of Community Health and Safety
Community leaders who supported the creation of the office have grown impatient.
KDKA Investigates: Firefighters union says city awarded contract for engines without input
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
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Staying away from the 'danger zone': Keeping your food safe on Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing ruins a fun weekend like foodborne illness.
Healthy Gaming: Keep your body pain and ache-free while on your phone or playing games
Summer's coming, and that means kids will be playing more video games.
Pre-cooked bacon food topping recalled because packages could have metal pieces
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
J.M. Smucker Company issues recall of Jif peanut butter products due to potential salmonella contamination
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
Sen. Casey introduces bill to protect families from baby formula shortages
Sen. Bob Casey along with other lawmakers have introduced a bill to avoid future baby formula shortages.
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Padres offense awakens in sixth inning to power them over Pirates 4-3
Luke Voit homered in the sixth inning sparking San Diego's comeback against the Buccos.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins' star Jaromir Jagr in car accident in Czech Republic
Former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jaromir Jagr is okay after getting in a car accident Wednesday in his native Czech Republic.
Pirates fall 2-1 to Rockies in extra innings
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Omar Khan named Steelers general manager
Kevin Colbert stepped down as GM after the 2022 NFL Draft.
Penguins GM: "in a perfect world" Malkin and Letang stay
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wants to find a way to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stay with the club for the rest of their careers.
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Mineo's Pizza House in Allison Park temporarily closing
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
Sunday Business Page: Making sense of the economy
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce event seeks to help the next generation
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
City and county joint report details tax-exempt property and its impact on revenue
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
Sunday Business Page: 'Operation Warp Speed'
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
Entertainment
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Paid extras needed for season 2 of 'Mayor of Kingstown,' filming in Pittsburgh
Paid extras are needed for season two of "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner and filming in Pittsburgh.
Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh looking for paid extras
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Carrie Underwood announces 43-city tour that will roll through Pittsburgh
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
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Busy Beaver, Westmoreland Food Bank have food drive
Busy Beaver and the Westmoreland Food Bank teamed up to collect food for local families in need.
Homewood residents plant flowers to remember lives lost to gun violence
Several Homewood residents joined in to plant flowers as a way to remember the lives that have been lost to gun violence.
Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese creating three new merged parishes
Three new parishes will now be consolidated from ten existing churches.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (5/28)
Stay up to date with meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Butler Rib & Music Festival kicks off
The Butler Rib & Music Festival kicks off this weekend at the Butler Farm show grounds
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17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
Port Authority Bus Lifted From Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Site
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
