Pittsburgh first responders expect fentanyl when responding to overdoses, EMS chief says
Fentanyl is killing Americans at an alarming rate.
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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.
State Senator Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor, is co-sponsoring a bill that would mean harsher sentences for drug dealers.
The bill calls for mandatory minimum sentences of 25 years for dealers convicted of selling drugs with fentanyl that lead to an overdose.
The federal government designated May 10 as a day to focus on the dangers of fentanyl.
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.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
The Pittsburgh Regional Transit said its system was an overall success at the NFL draft.
Pittsburgh leaders say they are bringing in more demolition crews as part of a city-wide blitz to knock down blighted and dilapidated buildings.
Visit Pittsburgh's CEO said he is ready to capitalize on the success of the NFL draft.
South Fayette High School's Mini-Thon is on Friday.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
The Pittsburgh Regional Transit said its system was an overall success at the NFL draft.
Pittsburgh leaders say they are bringing in more demolition crews as part of a city-wide blitz to knock down blighted and dilapidated buildings.
Visit Pittsburgh's CEO said he is ready to capitalize on the success of the NFL draft.
A sweeping list of cuts inside the Albert Gallatin School District could eliminate dozens of jobs.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles is at the White House for a state dinner, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Heather is back at Sognatore for a look at a few hairstyles that turn the clock back to the 1990s for your next party, wedding, or special event.
Our next UPMC Community Hero is Melissa Fligger, a teacher in Westmoreland County, who has been making every person in her classroom feel like they matter, helping every child discover what they’re capable of in their own way and at their own pace.
Instead of handing mom a card for Mother’s Day this year, why not hand her a plate, one she didn’t have to cook herself. We have the perfect brunch recipe that she will love.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures.
Neubauer’s Flowers and Market House is here with a wonderful display of gifts for moms everywhere ahead of Mother's Day.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving themselves a little cover if quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays elsewhere in 2026.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 after breaking up a perfect game bid in the seventh inning.
A bounce house stood in the middle of the Pittsburgh Pirates' clubhouse before Monday night's game against St. Louis, courtesy of NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
With the record-setting crowds for the NFL Draft, it was expected that traffic could be a challenge. But that never happened, in part because of the mass transit setup for fans. Chris Hoffman reports.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Women's Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them took a trip to our nation's capital to expand the fight for their patients. Lauren Linder reports.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them took a trip to our nation's capital to expand the fight for their patients. Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Visit Pittsburgh's CEO said he is ready to capitalize on the success of the NFL draft.
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.
