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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.
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.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
Chelsea Miller, a beloved teacher in Warren County, Ohio, died unexpectedly, Lebanon City Schools said on Facebook.
Two EF0 tornadoes touched down on Saturday in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, according to the National Weather Service.
A man is charged after authorities said he crashed his vehicle into the motorcycle of his ex-wife's boyfriend, killing him, in Westmoreland County.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang said that the Parkway could reopen sometime next week.
Chelsea Miller, a beloved teacher in Warren County, Ohio, died unexpectedly, Lebanon City Schools said on Facebook.
A man is charged after authorities said he crashed his vehicle into the motorcycle of his ex-wife's boyfriend, killing him, in Westmoreland County.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
These days, we’re all scrolling social media, sharing photos, celebrating milestones, and posting without thinking twice. But if you’re involved in a legal case, that innocent post could become evidence.
Recipe for Hope is where Pittsburgh celebrities team up with top local chefs to cook for a cause. The woman who started it all — and who’s been guiding us through morning traffic for decades — Bonny Diver is here to talk about the event's 20-plus years!
We’ve heard and probably said the saying, "kids these days,” but we’re flipping the script and talking about "adults these days.”
Dr. Mike Hutchinson talks about the questions pet owners are sometimes too nervous to ask.
Mikey Hood joins David Highfield to talk about their weekends, plus we're in for another round of Squirrel Patrol!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Water surrounds the left side of the challenging 5th hole at Greensburg Country Club.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
The Pentagon has identified two U.S. Army soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan over the weekend. The Pentagon said Monday that 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, Texas, was killed in action on Friday during an attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, and that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, was killed in action on Saturday.
A tractor-trailer caught on fire on Monday in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Le'Veon Bell, a former NFL All-Pro running back, was arrested in Ohio.
Allegheny County's director of communications, Abigail Gardner, has been placed on administrative leave following a recent social media post.
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.
