Pittsburgh Public Schools Students Caught With Marijuana Offered Shorter Suspension With Drug Counseling
Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering a deal to some students caught with marijuana - a shorter suspension in exchange for drug counseling.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering a deal to some students caught with marijuana - a shorter suspension in exchange for drug counseling.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's statewide marijuana listening tour is starting in central Pennsylvania as he aims to take Pennsylvania's pulse on whether to legalize the drug.
Community advocates are drawing attention to a billboard and its message being promoted in Connecticut.
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator, it was announced Thursday.
A woman that passed a school bus loading children in the City of Duquesne was driving under the influence, according to police.
Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is taking a new step in its exploration of legalizing marijuana, with Lt. Gov. John Fetterman preparing a series of town hall-style public listening sessions.
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested after undercover police officers busted him for leaving two-pounds of marijuana in an Uber.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf set off a storm of speculation with a tweet on legalizing recreational marijuana.
Nearly $50,000 worth of cash and drugs were found inside a house in Duquesne on Friday.
Epidiolex, the first cannabis-based medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, is now available by prescription in all 50 states.
A marijuana decriminalization bill cleared a big hurdle in Pennsylvania Tuesday.
A group of teens smashed a stolen van into a marijuana dispensary in Colorado Springs and stole a bunch of herb. Actually, it was herbs. Oregano, to be specific.
With more people using medical marijuana and recreational marijuana, there's a condition that's popping up in emergency rooms across the country.
A routine traffic stop in Indiana County turned into a drug bust when officers discovered an assortment of drugs.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says more information is needed before legalizing recreational marijuana in the state.
The democrat's argument was heavily based on the belief that arrests for marijuana possession have become a punishment that doesn't fit the crime.
States across the country are reaping the financial benefits of legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. Now some Pennsylvania elected officials are trying to cash in.
Officials believe pranksters planted marijuana seeds in city-owned flower pots this spring, leading unsuspecting city workers to water and care for them.
Duquesne Police say they found about nine pounds of marijuana in a man's vehicle when they pulled him over for a traffic violation Saturday.
One person has been arrested following a drug bust in Swissvale.
Chicago police are praising "a very good boy" on the force, after one of their K-9s made a $10 million pot bust this weekend.
President Donald Trump says he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana.
According to a new report in 2016, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
According to researchers from Columbia University, the number of cigarette-smoking parents who said they used marijuana increased from 11 percent in 2002 to over 17 percent in 2015.
Ohio's attorney general has certified a petition for another proposed ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Expecting senior citizens to be able to move homes on their own can pose a serious risk, but one nonprofit found a safe solution.
A woman was taken into custody after she allegedly stabbed a patient to death at the Polk Living Center in Venango County.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Two people were found dead in an overnight shooting on Locust Street.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Expecting senior citizens to be able to move homes on their own can pose a serious risk, but one nonprofit found a safe solution.
A woman was taken into custody after she allegedly stabbed a patient to death at the Polk Living Center in Venango County.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Moving is stressful no matter your age, but for senior citizens, moving can pose a serious safety risk. That's why Jill Yesko Diana founded the nonprofit Safe Moves for Seniors to lend a free helping hand. Megan Shinn spoke to her about her work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A 60-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her room at a Venango County assisted living facility, and a suspect was taken into custody.
Two people were found dead in a shooting in Ambridge early on Sunday morning.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses 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.
