Mother Found Guilty In Infant Death Involving Fentanyl-Filled Sippy Cup
A jury has found an East Hills woman guilty in the death of her 17-month-old child involving a fentanyl-filled sippy cup.
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A jury has found an East Hills woman guilty in the death of her 17-month-old child involving a fentanyl-filled sippy cup.
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.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Parents, nurses, and others gathered in Swissvale on Saturday morning in support of the county's paid parental leave proposal.
51-year-old Dr. Mark Cantrell was among the Americans who died in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal earlier this year.
Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Parents, nurses, and others gathered in Swissvale on Saturday morning in support of the county's paid parental leave proposal.
51-year-old Dr. Mark Cantrell was among the Americans who died in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal earlier this year.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
It's a special performance! The debut of a song written by PTL's Maria DeBone and performed by PTL producer Teddy Stevenson! After all, we are neighbors every day!
As part of the 5th annual PTL KDKA Turkey Fund Kickoff Show, celebrating 45 years of the KDKA Turkey Fund, six amazing partners and friends donated some prizes for lucky members in the live audience!
Auctioneer Roger Croll from Croll's Mills Auction Services returns to PTL, and he helps us with bidding on a live painting from Kati Schoeb, lunch with Dr. Lori, a PTL experience, and Pittsburgh Steelers tickets with on-field access!
It's a special edition of our weekly game, "What's It Worth?" Dr. Lori joined us on stage to appraise three items belonging to Mikey, Ron, and Daisy!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13.
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin tied a season high with four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past Kansas City 8-5.
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The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
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.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Workers, parents, and union members rallied this weekend to reaffirm their support for the county's paid parental leave proposal.
Dr. Mark Cantrell, a professor of public health at Duquesne University, was one of the Americans who were killed in the flooding and mudslides earlier this year in Nepal.
Watch as teams from Penn Trafford, Central Catholic, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Penn Trafford, Central Catholic, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
