
'Upper-level trafficker' gets 8-16 years after pleading guilty to bringing drugs from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh area
A man pleaded guilty to bringing more than 1,000 bricks of heroin and fentanyl to Butler County.
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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.
Yan Carlos Pichardo Cepeda was arrested in Pittsburgh following a trip from New York.
A New York man was arrested after agents said they caught him trying to traffic $1.6 million worth of fentanyl into Pittsburgh.
Police say she brought the drugs to a motel last weekend in exchange for $1,000.
Police say she brought the drugs to a motel last weekend in exchange for $1,000.
The baby ingested enough fentanyl to kill 10 adults, authorities said.
A Pittsburgh woman is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after her baby died with fentanyl in his system.
In January, a 7-month-old was found unresponsive in a home in Penn Hills.
A Pine Township mother is speaking up for the first time since her daughter died of a fentanyl overdose a year ago.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy announced the designation on Wednesday, the first time the office has used it since the category for fast-growing drug dangers was created in 2019.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Allegheny County police are investigating after a 7-month-old Penn Hills girl died with fentanyl in her system.
The Justice Department alleged Rite Aid's Government Affairs department told employees to delete internal information warning about suspicious prescribers.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Wolf signed a slew of new laws, 66 in total, but among them was legislation legalizing the strips for personal usage.
A Fayette County woman is behind bars after allegedly trying to cover up her baby’s accidental overdose, state police said.
Deal would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement over its handling of opioid prescriptions.
The bill decriminalizes fentanyl test strips.
The bill amends the Controlled Substances Act of 1972, which will now decriminalize fentanyl test strips.
A recent Supreme Court ruling has raised the bar to convict doctors accused of fueling the opioid crisis.
7,400 pills containing fentanyl were found at the home in East Huntingdon.
The NFL has announced the date and time for the Steelers' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
The two-month-old was hospitalized with severe bruising, two possible rib fractures and fractures on both legs.
Crews are battling a large brush fire near the North Park Boathouse.
Police are searching for escaped inmate 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia, the city says.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has a new job lined up after he leaves office in January.
The NFL has announced the date and time for the Steelers' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
The two-month-old was hospitalized with severe bruising, two possible rib fractures and fractures on both legs.
Crews are battling a large brush fire near the North Park Boathouse.
Police are searching for escaped inmate 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia, the city says.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has a new job lined up after he leaves office in January.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has a new job lined up after he leaves office in January.
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Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Pennsylvania is redesigning the envelopes and instruction sheets before the 2024 primary.
New Kensington homeowners and renters will have to pay nearly double for their garbage pickup next year.
Heads up - tomorrow electric and gas rates could be increasing or decreasing depending on your supplier.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
PTL's Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley are getting a preview of Handmade Arcade, where you can shop and buy locally-made gifts for the holiday season.
Searches for mirrors went up 34% this year on Yelp.
At a shop in Squirrel Hill, you'll find ethically sourced, handcrafted goods from all over the world. Today, we're getting a look at some of these unique items. The GM of Ten Thousand Villages, Matina Vassilaros, joined us to help us shop local this holiday season.
PTL's Heather and David Highfield are getting a preview of The Black Market: Holiday Edition 2023. It's shifting locations to Wood Street this holiday season, but still offers unique, handmade products from local Black business owners.
Congrats to Pittsburgh's Calahan Young! He helped his goalball team to victory and now they are headed to compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on around town this weekend!
PTL's Daisy Jade heads over to the Macy's at South Hills Village where she's meeting up with personal stylist Brenna Bolick for a look at all their great options for holiday gifts.
Our friend, Grant Kemmerer, of Wild World of Animals, stops by with a couple of his wild friends to give us a preview of his upcoming show at The Lamp Theatre in Irwin.
Some schools are exposing children to daily doses of lead-tainted water.
If you're in a wreck, going with the wrong tow truck driver may cost you or your insurance company a small fortune.
You're in a car accident and need a tow, but when you get the bill it's for thousands of dollars.
In a statement to KDKA-TV Investigates, the VA says it is now open to the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD.
Adam Zaffuto came home to Pittsburgh after tours of duty overseas, but the wars and their emotional scars came with him.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
It's inevitable that people get sick during the holidays -- but how long is it before you're out of the woods?
The NFL has announced the date and time for the Steelers' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
She joins the front office after serving as Houston's Research and Development Department Director.
If you're heading to PNC Park for games next summer, first pitch will be at a different time.
The Steelers and the city have officially submitted a bid for a future NFL Draft.
Minor league players elected their first association representatives and alternate representatives since unionizing when the Major League Baseball Players Association held an executive board meeting.
Heads up - tomorrow electric and gas rates could be increasing or decreasing depending on your supplier.
The Steelers and the city have officially submitted a bid for a future NFL Draft.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is warning customers about a website not affiliated with the state.
Here's a list of local shopping centers, malls and stores in Pittsburgh, and how they're planning for the biggest shopping day of the year.
The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie are coming to Pittsburgh after adding more dates to their joint tour.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
The countdown to 2024 is on, and the lineup for Pittsburgh's First Night celebration is out.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
"One-Log Bridge" will feature a variety of performance styles, including break-dancing, which we saw from the show's choreographer, Jason Noer and dance captain Lulu James.
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Father George Athanasiou, 42, of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg was arrested on Wednesday.
We're now a week past Thanksgiving, but if you bought items in bulk, you may still have some ingredients left over from the big food holiday. Blue Sky Kitchen and Bar's director of vibes, Tyler Lewis, was here to show us some seasonal cocktails we can make from these ingredients.
Meal delivery services can help you save time and cut down on food waste, but sometimes, you'll find yourself with leftover spices. Chef Alekka Sweeney showed us some fun and delicious ways to put those to good use.
Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris each rushed for a touchdown in the win.
The Steelers' defense came up big with a stand in the shadow of their end goal post late in the game.
Kenny Pickett left the game with an injury and Mitch Trubisky was unable to lead a comeback rally in the second half.
What will you be for Halloween? Here are some of your favorite KDKA anchors and reporters in their costumes to give you inspiration.
"We've had a very busy off-season. We put about $30 million in investments in the arena." -- Kevin Acklin, of the Penguins' front office, said