Police Seize Heroin/Fentanyl Worth $20K In Rankin
Police seized heroin/fentanyl worth an estimated $20,000 in Rankin early Friday morning.
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Police seized heroin/fentanyl worth an estimated $20,000 in Rankin early Friday morning.
Authorities say a Pittsburgh mother who admitted to letting her sons store fentanyl at her house has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service.
Police in Monroeville seized more than $60,000 in an ongoing narcotics investigation on Wednesday.
A controversial tool allows people who use street drugs such as cocaine and heroin to test whether their drugs are laced with fentanyl.
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to prison in connection to an incident that sent 18 SWAT officers to the hospital for fentanyl exposure.
Janel Firestone found her son — the 24-year-old, just resigned mayor of the tiny Pennsylvania town of Mount Carbon — in what she assumed was a deep sleep.
A new report on overdose deaths released on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control indicates more than 70,000 Americans died of overdoses in 2017.
A prosecutor says investigators haven't been able to determine how an inmate and 23 staff members at a southern Ohio prison were exposed to and sickened by a mix of heroin and the potent painkiller fentanyl.
Despite the ongoing opioid crisis plaguing the nation, the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new opioid medication five to 10 times more powerful than fentanyl.
A big first for Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, as the White House is placing a special program here to help fight the opioid epidemic.
A sheriff's office thought it made a huge drug bust, seizing 13 pounds of fentanyl worth $2 million on the street, but it actually turned out to be sugar worth about $8 at the grocery store.
Jhenea Pratt was charged with criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of a child after a lethal amount of fentanyl was found in her 17-month-old daughter's bloodstream.
Pittsburgh Police have arrested an East Hills woman in connection with the April death of her baby daughter after tests showed fentanyl in the girl's sippy cup.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania and seven other states will pursue even seemingly small synthetic opioid cases in hopes of reducing the supply of the drugs in areas with high overdose death rates.
Authorities are investigating after a flyer with fentanyl on it was found on a sheriff office vehicle in Houston on Tuesday.
Five family members who were all involved in a drug trafficking organization are facing charges for selling drugs that resulted in fatal overdoses.
Amid the carnage of the national opioid crisis, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel in Western Pennsylvania.
State police in Punxsutawney say there were four overdoses in the area in the last 48 hours.
Police arrested a man after they found fentanyl and other drugs in his car in Indiana County last Thursday.
The Saltsburg man police say killed two people while driving high on fentanyl and marijuana went before a magistrate judge today. The families and friends of those killed were in court as well.
A post by an Arkansas police station about fentanyl on shopping carts went viral, but has quickly been deemed not true.
An Ohio county prosecutor says the amount of fentanyl seized from three California men last month was enough to kill the entire population of Columbus.
Authorities have charged a 60-year-old Ohio woman in the death of a 12-year-old boy who a coroner says died from a fentanyl overdose during a sleepover at her apartment.
The CEO and founder of the Next Step Foundation will face a detention hearing before a federal judge after a client's overdose death.
State Attorney General Josh Shapiro continues to take steps to try to curb the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania.
Rain will be on the radar in Pittsburgh for a good chunk of the day on Wednesday, and storm chances will increase in the afternoon.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
A large chunk of the North Shore parking lots won't be open in time for events this coming weekend.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Ray Goss called his first Duquesne basketball game in 1968 and missed only two games during his nearly sixty years with the university.
Rain will be on the radar in Pittsburgh for a good chunk of the day on Wednesday, and storm chances will increase in the afternoon.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
A large chunk of the North Shore parking lots won't be open in time for events this coming weekend.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Ray Goss called his first Duquesne basketball game in 1968 and missed only two games during his nearly sixty years with the university.
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 attended a state dinner at the White House, 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.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
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.
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.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ray Goss called his first Duquesne basketball game in 1968 and missed only two games during his nearly sixty years with the university.
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker drove in three runs apiece to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving themselves a little cover if quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays elsewhere in 2026.
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.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
As the war in Iran continues, gas prices spike along with it. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with one expert who said that relief at the pump likely is not coming.
With a busy weekend ahead, many people are left wondering where they'll be able to park for the events.
Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Seven Fields Borough, Butler County, on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
