West Virginia's new drug czar was once addicted to opioids himself
West Virginia's new drug czar has a very personal reason for wanting to end the state's opioid crisis: He was once addicted to prescription painkillers himself.
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West Virginia's new drug czar has a very personal reason for wanting to end the state's opioid crisis: He was once addicted to prescription painkillers himself.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for our Wellness Wednesday to talk about a new, more accurate way doctors and personal trainers are measuring BMI.
The Steel City is getting ready to take a walk that saves lives, literally! We spoke to a man whose life was saved at the walk.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for another edition of Wellness Wednesday. She shared more on why women are choosing to become mothers later in life.
The Steelers offensive lineman was the first NFL player wear a Guardian Cap in a game.
Two more Ohio abortion restrictions have been blocked in court as the legal impact of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to the procedure continues to be felt.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.
A county judge in Ohio has temporarily blocked several state laws that combined to create a 24-hour waiting period for obtaining an abortion in the state.
A union official said West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family is millions of dollars behind on payments to employees' health insurance fund at their financially beleaguered hotel.
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
A research team in Pittsburgh is one of two locations studying how our hormones could affect our immune system, specifically when it comes to the flu. We welcomed on Dr. Jason Shoemaker and Tatum Liparulo to talk more about this.
Allegheny Health Network is trying to increase access to medical care.
Allegheny Health Network is trying to increase access to medical care, specifically when it comes to heart disease, and remove barriers in underserved communities through a program called Every Heart Matters. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Dental care should be part of your child’s back to school routine. Pediatric dentist Dr. Erin Issac joins Talk Pittsburgh with some tips for parents.
Dr. Natatlie Gentile joined us for another Wellness Wednesday to talk about menopause and perimenopause, as we brought that conversation to the forefront.
The U.S. is in the midst of a summer COVID-19 wave, and Allegheny County health officials are reminding people how to help slow the spread of the virus.
The results of these infusions have been promising.
On Wednesday, Independence Health System held a press conference at the Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg to give people who may be diagnosed with or already have Alzheimer’s disease new hope and a positive path forward. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
While July's shooting drove some to stay home, others jumped at the chance to attend.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to immediately decide questions related to mail-in ballots in the commonwealth with just weeks remaining before Election Day.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
A coal miner has died nearly a week after being injured on the job in northern West Virginia.
The Heinz History Center is offering free admission to kids this fall.
While July's shooting drove some to stay home, others jumped at the chance to attend.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
Former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5 for a rally.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to immediately decide questions related to mail-in ballots in the commonwealth with just weeks remaining before Election Day.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to immediately decide questions related to mail-in ballots in the commonwealth with just weeks remaining before Election Day.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
Former President Donald Trump is returning to the Butler Farm Show grounds for the first time since an assassination attempt in July. KDKA-TV has team coverage.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Republican challenger David McCormick have held the first debate in their race for a swing-state seat.
Sheetz lost to rival Wawa in a convenience store customer satisfaction survey.
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Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
When it comes to imported goods at local stores amid the port strike, experts say now is not the time to panic buy.
Some are making their lists and checking them twice. We talked about some helpful holiday shopping strategies ahead of the holiday season.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We have our first pictures of our new PTL puppy that will be raised to be a service dog for Canine Companions.
KDKA's own Women of Steel Cassidy Wood and Susie Cool are out with a new episode of Every Blade of Grass with Cool & Cass on YouTube. They're breaking down the Steelers and Cowboys matchup.
The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo is back at the Monroeville Convention Center. PTL's Daisy Jade checks out some of the classic games sure to spark some nostalgia.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to the mountains to get a preview of Seven Springs AutumnFest. They have a lot of activities planned, including axe throwing. Plus, an early look ahead to ski and snowboarding season.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
A man from Beaver Falls said a check washing scam almost cost him nearly $2,000.
A rise in counterfeit airbags has inspired a new campaign for consumers.
Emergency medical services operations across the state have been in crisis
Temperatures are rising over pickleball in Cranberry Township.
A veteran and mental health advocate is trekking across the country without shoes to accomplish a feat never done before.
The Allegheny County Health Department recently released new numbers on how many kids in the county have lead poisoning.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
UPMC is set to take over the operations of several MedExpress locations.
A federal lawsuit accuses UPMC of holding a monopoly over workers, and now the Department of Justice is involved.
Jahiem White ran for 158 yards and a touchdown, and West Virginia rolled past Oklahoma State 38-14.
Eli Holstein threw three touchdowns and rushed for another as Pittsburgh beat North Carolina 34-24 Saturday.
Drew Allar threw for 237 yards with a touchdown and ran for another score to lead No. 7 Penn State to a 27-11 win over UCLA.
Week 6 of Pennsylvania high school football is here.
Shortstop Ryan Cox is not your typical baseball player, in large part, because this isn't your typical baseball game.
A coal miner has died nearly a week after being injured on the job in northern West Virginia.
Sheetz lost to rival Wawa in a convenience store customer satisfaction survey.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
When it comes to imported goods at local stores amid the port strike, experts say now is not the time to panic buy.
The Eat'n Park in Bridgeville is looking to fill dozens of positions before reopening in the coming weeks.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
A veteran and mental health advocate is trekking across the country without shoes to accomplish a feat never done before. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
KDKA-TV's Jon Delano talks to Michael Johnson, the author of "Fixing Congress."
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5 for a rally.
What will you be for Halloween? Here are some of your favorite KDKA anchors and reporters in their costumes to give you inspiration.
Ahoy Team PTL! For the third year in a row, we kicked off the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund with the PTL Gateway Clipper Cruise. The weather may have taken a stormy turn, but we made the most of it all to support a great cause.
The course underwent extensive renovations ahead of next June's tournament.
Pitt came back from a 10-point deficit in the 4th quarter.
