Revised Bill Aimed At Lessening Penalty For Small Amounts Of Marijuana Possession Considered
Pittsburgh City Council is considering a revised bill that would govern how a person would be treated if discovered with small amounts of marijuana.
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Pittsburgh City Council is considering a revised bill that would govern how a person would be treated if discovered with small amounts of marijuana.
Police say they expect to file charges as the investigation into students allegedly sharing marijuana-laced gummy bears at West Mifflin High School.
An 18-year-old from Westmoreland County is facing charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a grocery store and skipping town.
A man is facing a long list of charges, and five teens could be in trouble too.
Legislation passed by the Pittsburgh City Council decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana or hashish is on hold as lawyers work out legal issues within the ordinance.
Police arrested a Beechview man Friday evening after finding 19 large bags of marijuana in his truck.
Police and other law enforcement officials say they found large amounts of marijuana when they raided an alleged growing operation set up in a home in Indiana County recently.
The Pittsburgh City Council has voted to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana or hashish, a bill Mayor Bill Peduto says he'll sign.
People caught with a small amount of marijuana in the city of Pittsburgh will no longer automatically be sent to jail under legislation approved by the City Council.
Pittsburgh City Council is set to take a preliminary vote on an ordinance that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana or hashish.
Pittsburgh City Council will hear what residents think about a measure that would decriminalize people found with small amounts of marijuana or hashish.
Police in the South Hills took down a marijuana growing operation in Castle Shannon this week.
A Pittsburgh city councilman wants to decriminalize possession of small amounts marijuana.
The only pot-related question on any state ballot this year is in Ohio, where voters were deciding Tuesday whether to legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use in a single stroke.
Ohio is politically conservative, but voters there may vote on Nov. 3 to legalize marijuana.
The parents of little girl killed by a suspected drunk driver in a front yard in Shaler Township last month spoke to the community Tuesday to thank them for their support through a very difficult time.
Police in Ohio say they were called to a house by a man who complained he'd gotten too high smoking marijuana.
The Shaler Township community is devastated after an accident over the weekend claimed the life of a little girl when a driver, who was believed to be under the influence, hit her and her mother.
A 6-year-old girl is dead after allegedly being struck by a vehicle driven by a Pittsburgh-area man who is facing homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence charges.
A woman from Hampton Township faces charges after police found a large amount of drugs in her car, along with her one year old daughter.
One of Allegheny County's most wanted fugitives was arrested Tuesday night in Clairton.
A Westmoreland County woman accused of having sex with her son's teenage friend during an alleged alcohol-fueled party appeared in court today.
Legalizing medical marijuana -- the issue stirs emotion, as members of the state House Health and Judiciary Committees discovered at a hearing in Pittsburgh.
A man who was injured during a shootout that left two other people dead in Sheraden last year has been charged with homicide.
Now we know. The National Football League has finally spoken. Well, at least according to multiple reports they have --- and the league acted sternly but fairly from this vantage.
The victim was told they had to deposit $2,000 into an ATM due to an alleged missed jury duty date.
The elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Following a day of storms in the region, the pleasant conditions and sunshine return to western Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
A person was killed after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an SUV on Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Tuesday.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
Bryan Adolph stabbed his sister 20 times, killing her, after a fight over dogs barking in a home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
A mother and her two children were found stabbed to death in a home in Cabell County, West Virginia, authorities said.
The victim was told they had to deposit $2,000 into an ATM due to an alleged missed jury duty date.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Ron Smiley rates the latest movies he has seen and gives it a "Smiley" rating.
On Aug. 4, you can support Pittsburgh Foundation's #OneDay Critical Needs Alert.
In today's Cooking Corner, Chef Crystal shows David and Ron how to make ravioli mac and cheese.
Heather and David guess the values of items found in a cedar chest.
Dough Daddy Brewery in Gibsonia just won the gold medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championships in the Pumpkin Beer Category. We got a taste!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Elite 18: No. 17 at Pittsburgh Field Club
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A mother is facing charges after police said that her 4-year-old son was shot by a gun she left in her purse last month in Rankin Borough.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
