Police Uncover Marijuana Growing Operation
Charles Allen Smith, 51, faces drug possession and distribution charges after police found large amounts of marijuana inside a home at 17 West Berkeley Street Thursday.
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Charles Allen Smith, 51, faces drug possession and distribution charges after police found large amounts of marijuana inside a home at 17 West Berkeley Street Thursday.
Police say a cell phone video has led to a major drug arrest in Mercer County.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino talks to Daniel Robelo, a research associate at Drug Policy Alliance.
A Moon Township mother and son as well as an Ambridge, PA resident were arrested Thursday morning following an undercover drug investigation in Moon Township.
A star football player from IUP is facing charges for what police found at an off-campus apartment. IUP sophomore James Johnson was at an apartment at 13th and Oakland Tuesday when police were called for a disturbance.
The KDKA Investigators have learned that drug charges could soon be filed against Pittsburgh Police Officer Adam Skweres.
There's new information about a shooting in Brighton Heights. A 35-year-old man was shot during a drug deal inside a home near the corner of Termon and Elmhurst Avenues Friday evening.
Investigators say a morning traffic stop in Uniontown netted a garbage bag full of marijuana with a street value of $130,000.
Alberta Kelley told a Fayette County judge and jury a man she did not know approached her, gave her some seeds and told her if she planted them she would grow the prettiest flowers she has ever seen. Those seeds grew into seven four-foot tall marijuana plants.
A mixed verdict was handed down on Saturday for the man accused in an accident that left a woman who was out jogging with her children in Mount Lebanon dead. It took the jury less than four hours to find Benjamin Cope, of Mount Lebanon, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of recklessly endangering another person.
After a week of testimony and closing arguments this morning, the jury has now reached a mixed verdict in the case of a woman who was killed while out running with her children in Mount Lebanon last year.
A 15-year-old and an 18-year-old have been ordered to stand trial in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of another teen at the parking lot of a McDonald's in Penn Hills.
The defense called for a mistrial in the case of a man accused of hitting and killing a mother as she was pushing her two young children in a stroller in Mt. Lebanon.
A trial for the man accused of hitting and killing a mother as she was pushing her two young children in a stroller in Mt. Lebanon continued Tuesday.
The trial began for the man accused of hitting and killing a mother as she was pushing her two young children in a stroller in Mt. Lebanon last year.
A 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life at Children's Hospital. Brandon Rice is on life support after his parents said he smoked a dangerous synthetic drug that mimics marijuana.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino took a deeper look inside issue of legalizing of marijuana.
After watching a house for weeks, authorities arrested five people in connection to an alleged marijuana operation in Carrick.
A local woman will stand trial on charges that she fed marijuana-laced margarine to a 12-year-old-girl and two other children at her home.
Two men are facing charges after McKeesport police say they discovered an alleged marijuana growing operation in a local home. Police say narcotics detectives found 75 marijuana plants during an investigation at the home located in the 2900-block of Stewart Street on Thursday.
A traffic stop led to a drug bust for a local mayor. Joseph Ferlin, 45, is the mayor of Jackson Center, Mercer County.
Police arrested one person and issued a warrant for a second after a drug bust in Beaver County.
Pennsylvania State Police say that a chaperone driving a group of high school seniors home from a trip allegedly smoked marijuana with the teens. Frederick Ulmer III, 33, of Leechburg, Armstrong County, is the youth awareness chairman at the Moose Lodge in Leechburg.
A man was arrested after state police conducted an undercover operation stemming from allegations that he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A man had to be taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on a PRT bus.
Women entering the workforce face a lot of challenges, but starting with the right clothing can make a big difference.
The 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon results for winners, times, prize money and more for Sunday's race.
A man was arrested after state police conducted an undercover operation stemming from allegations that he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A man had to be taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on a PRT bus.
Women entering the workforce face a lot of challenges, but starting with the right clothing can make a big difference.
The 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon results for winners, times, prize money and more for Sunday's race.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
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.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
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.
What if your planter had just as much personality as what’s growing inside it? One creative Pittsburgher thought the same thing and started giving his flower pots actual faces!
Last week, football fans from around the nation descended on the North Side, and this week, the eyes of the art world are on Oakland for the 2026 Carnegie International. Though it doesn’t technically open until Saturday, Boaz was granted an early look at the event.
The Pittsburgh Marathon is this weekend, and while most runners will lace up in standard athletic gear, a few will be dressing for the produce aisle. If you see a pack of potatoes sprinting past you, don’t be alarmed.
Round up a bunch of reality TV legends, put them on a basketball court, and see what happens. That’s exactly what an upcoming celebrity basketball tournament in Pittsburgh is all about.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
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 Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
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.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The Pittsburgh Penguins head into an offseason with plenty of questions, starting with the future of forward Evgeni Malkin.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
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.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
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.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
As the weekend came to a close, it was a running party throughout Downtown Pittsburgh as thousands of people came out for the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon. KDKA’s Jessica Riley shares this story from the finish line.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer got to take a ride-along with Pittsburgh EMS during the NFL draft.
Dress for Success Pittsburgh helps women entering the workforce both prepare and build confidence. Megan Shinn spoke with Liz Mims, the director of community engagement, about their work.
The first finishers of the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon are crossing the finish line and KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley was there to witness it!
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.
