Law Enforcement Officials Announce Charges Against Local Gang For Trafficking Fentanyl
More than two dozen people have been charged in connection with a fentanyl trafficking ring in Pittsburgh's eastern neighborhoods and Wilkinsburg.
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More than two dozen people have been charged in connection with a fentanyl trafficking ring in Pittsburgh's eastern neighborhoods and Wilkinsburg.
Allegheny County's Chief Medical Examiner says 564 people died of an overdose last year -- an increase of 72 compared to 2018.
A district attorney in southeastern Pennsylvania has issued a public health warning in the wake of a series of drug overdoses believed to involve the same substance.
Two people were arrested after police say they found nearly $10,000 worth of drugs in a Leetsdale home.
Mayor Bill Peduto is calling on state lawmakers to decriminalize fentanyl test strips, saying they are "an effective opioid overdose prevention strategy."
The men accused of selling the drugs that killed Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller will stand trial in 2020.
Authorities say a Pennsylvania man who was part of a drug trafficking operation that sold fentanyl on the dark web has been sentenced.
A North Dakota mother of three was arrested after authorities said her 8-month-old baby overdosed on opioids.
Pennsylvania's fentanyl crisis is costing taxpayers billions, according to a new report by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
Pennsylvania State Police say that more than $8.6 million in illegal drugs were confiscated in the past three months.
A third man has been arrested and charged with drug offenses in connection with the overdose death of rapper Mac Miller.
A man accused of providing a white powdery substance tainted with fentanyl at an after-party in Pittsburgh's South Side last weekend, is in federal court this afternoon for a detention hearing.
A Plum Borough man has pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a heroin, fentanyl and cocaine distribution scheme.
An 11-month-old in Chester County is recovering from a heroin and fentanyl overdose.
An East Hills woman has been sentenced after her 18-month-old child died from drinking a fentanyl-filled sippy cup.
A convicted drug dealer will spend 16 to 32 years in prison.
A man has been convicted of a drug deal that resulted in the death of another man in 2017.
A former Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty to a federal narcotics charge.
Federal prosecutors have charged a Hollywood Hills man in connection with the death of Mac Miller.
Authorities made 35 arrests, seized 30 kilograms of heroin, and over $700,000 across three states in a massive drug bust.
A Crafton man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws.
A local man is on trial for allegedly distributing the drugs that his brother fatally overdosed on.
Two former Pittsburgh residents were sentenced for allegedly running a heroin and fentanyl ring.
The FBI and local police departments broke up an alleged local drug ring thanks in part to the organized crime drug enforcement task force.
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced 10 years for distributing Schedule I and II drugs that contributed to a fatal overdose in April 2016.
Police were alerted to an incident along Herminie West Newton Road in West Newton around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will temporarily shift to remote learning at 35 school buildings this week due to projected high temperatures.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
Service dogs provided by Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans are helping veterans throughout the region heal.
Police were alerted to an incident along Herminie West Newton Road in West Newton around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
Business Insider has recognized Shady Maple Smorgasbord as the most "iconic" breakfast restaurant in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will temporarily shift to remote learning at 35 school buildings this week due to projected high temperatures.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
We take a look back at the best moments from the week that was on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Daisy Jade is going inside one of the most unique homes in the Pittsburgh area - the Bloomfield Blue Pearl!
If you're looking to celebrate all things bacon, the South Side is the place for you this weekend when the second annual BaconBurgh returns!
PTL's Robby Incmikoski comes to us live from the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to show us the Corks & Kegs Festival!
Every actor has that one role they hope will change everything; for Greene County native Maximus Virgili, the new movie American Summer could be just that!
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded offensive lineman Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, according to reports.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run home run and Brandon Lowe added a solo shot to lift the Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the Cardinals.
Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run homer to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A Westmoreland County man has been arrested after Pennsylvania State Police say he killed his mother inside a home on Sunday morning before fleeing the residence. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest details.
Video captured by KDKA-TV shows Jakob Michael Korber surrendering to police. Korber was wanted after Pennsylvania State Police said he killed his mother inside a home before fleeing the residence.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a man who, they say, killed his mother inside a Westmoreland County home on Sunday morning before fleeing the residence. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Service dogs provided by Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans are helping veterans throughout the region heal. Megan Shinn shares their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
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.
