Ryan Shazier launches own line of medical marijuana
A former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker has created his own line of medical marijuana.
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Pa. medical marijuana cards getting new look in 2023
Pennsylvania medical marijuana ID cards printed in 2023 are getting a new look.
Pa. medical marijuana cards getting new look in 2023
The cardholder's name, issue, and expiration dates have been flipped, and the new card has a second picture.
Medical marijuana company in Pittsburgh, Trulieve, reportedly laying off employees
Only days after launching a new product for a Pittsburgh native, more than 30 could be out of a job.
Wiz Khalifa visits Pittsburgh dispensary to launch his medical marijuana brand in Pennsylvania
Superstar rapper and Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is back in town, partially for business, partially for fun.
Cannabis company announced medical marijuana partnership with Wiz Khalifa
A cannabis company has announced the launch of Khalifa Kush, a premium medical marijuana product in Pennsylvania.
Pa. Department of Health launches pilot program to help seniors with medical marijuana
The program will help senior citizens afford the cost of medical marijuana.
Pennsylvania moves closer to legalizing adult recreational cannabis
Of course, legally, Pennsylvania only allows medical marijuana.
Proposal Would Allow Dispensaries To Sell Medical Marijuana Edibles To Patients
Sponsors of the bill cite laws in 25 other states as well as patient benefit.
Proposed bill would allow dispensaries to sell medical marijuana edibles
A new bill that has been proposed in the Pa. State House would expand the range of products that medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to offer.
Medical Marijuana Patients Say They Are Being Discriminated Against And Denied Jobs
More than 600,000 Pennsylvanians are card-carrying patients who use medical marijuana for a variety of conditions and ailments.
New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Westmoreland County
A new medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Westmoreland County.
'goodblend' Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opening In Pittsburgh
A new medical marijuana dispensary is opening in Pittsburgh.
Governor Tom Wolf Approves Changes To Medical Marijuana Law In Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that expands access to medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Changes To Medical Marijuana Law Passes Pa. Legislature, Awaits Gov. Tom Wolf Approval
Pandemic regulations allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to serve patients curbside and dispense three months' worth of the drugs at a time has passed the state Legislature.
Pa. House Of Representatives Approves Pandemic-Inspired Changes To State's Medical Marijuana Laws
Changes that were made to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana laws due to the COVID-19 pandemic could become permanent changes.
Proposal To Make Medical Marijuana Curbside Pickup Permanent Passes Pennsylvania House Panel
A proposal to permanently adopt pandemic-prompted changes to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana law passed a state House committee on Monday, but most Democrats on the panel voted against allowing grower-producers to use pesticides.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Board Meets To Discuss Future
Controlling chronic pain is a challenge.
Ohio Pharmacy Board Approves Large Increase In Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has agreed to more than double the number of medical dispensaries in the state over the next year to deal with patient complaints about access and high prices.
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of Medical Marijuana Program
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf marked the fifth anniversary of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act on Saturday.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Irwin
Friday morning, the Second Lady of Pennsylvania became the first patient at a new medical marijuana dispensary in Irwin.
West Virginia Medical Marijuana Patient Registration To Start This Week
Nearly four years after West Virginia lawmakers allowed a regulatory system to be established for medical cannabis products, eligible residents can start registering to eventually receive them.
State Tax Dollars Awarded For Expansion Of Medical Cannabis Production In Mon Valley
The state of Pennsylvania has awarded a grant of state tax dollars to a medical marijuana grower in this area.
Counties Cannot Ban People On Probation, Parole From Using Medical Pot If They Are Registered In Program, Pa. Supreme Rules
The Pa. Supreme Court struck down a county's policy that forbade people on probation from using cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
State Medical Board Of Ohio Rejects Request To Make 'Bengals/Browns Fans' Official Medical Marijuana Condition
Unfortunately for Ohio NFL fans, there will be no medical relief for their allegiance to mediocre teams.
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Highlands School District to install detectors in bathrooms to stop vaping
Highlands School District is trying to get kids to stop vaping.
Push to ban smoking in casinos picks up steam
The push to ban smoking in Pennsylvania's casinos is picking up steam.
Executive order aims to reduce wait times for professional licensing
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order aimed at reducing long wait times for professional applicants seeking to enter their fields in Pennsylvania.
Aquinas Academy's Vinnie Cugini breaks WPIAL scoring record
Aquinas Academy's Vinnie Cugini now has his own place in history.
Gainey administration 'confident' about new police class as union urges swift action
With crime rising and its staffing numbers dropping, the Pittsburgh police union told City Council and the Gainey administration that the bureau is in a crisis.
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Highlands School District to install detectors in bathrooms to stop vaping
Highlands School District is trying to get kids to stop vaping.
Push to ban smoking in casinos picks up steam
The push to ban smoking in Pennsylvania's casinos is picking up steam.
Executive order aims to reduce wait times for professional licensing
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order aimed at reducing long wait times for professional applicants seeking to enter their fields in Pennsylvania.
Aquinas Academy's Vinnie Cugini breaks WPIAL scoring record
Aquinas Academy's Vinnie Cugini now has his own place in history.
Gainey administration 'confident' about new police class as union urges swift action
With crime rising and its staffing numbers dropping, the Pittsburgh police union told City Council and the Gainey administration that the bureau is in a crisis.
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Executive order aims to reduce wait times for professional licensing
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order aimed at reducing long wait times for professional applicants seeking to enter their fields in Pennsylvania.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Unexpected Pennsylvania House speaker hopes to retain job
Speaker Mark Rozzi said he won't necessarily step aside and support the Democratic floor leader as speaker.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
School choice debate continues in Pennsylvania
Legislation last session to require more charter school accountability, but it didn't go anywhere
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Ford recalls SUVs due to backup camera problem
Ford is recalling nearly 383,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the touch screens may not display a camera image when backing up.
Pennsylvania 'on high alert' for bird flu as egg prices drop
The year-long avian flu outbreak has surprised many experts in its duration and intensity.
Shopping for savings: Making sure your stomach stays full without emptying your wallet
With high prices, what can you stock up on and save?
Murrysville woman takes Walgreens to court for taxing toilet tissue
There are very few things we all need, and toilet paper is one of them. But did you ever look at your store receipt after buying it?
Murrysville woman takes Walgreens to court for taxing toilet tissue
There are very few things we all need, and toilet paper is one of them. But did you ever look at your store receipt after buying it? One Murrysville woman did and doesn't like what she saw; KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
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Something Good: Forever home updates
Some of the animals we've featured on our Pet of the Week segment have found their forever homes!
Find sweet scented Valentine's Day gifts at Soyil Candles
PTL's Daisy Jade is chatting with Greta Falvo Cicero, the owner of locally-owned Soyil Candles, about the romantic, sweet-smelling and reasonably priced gifts they have available for Valentine's Day.
What's It Worth With Dr. Lori: Jan. 31, 2023
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Brighten up your home with these winter blooms from Neubauer's
Steve Neubauer, from Neubauer's Flowers & Market House, stops by with some suggestions on winter blooms to brighten up your home.
Scarpino's downtown cooks up special Valentine's Day menu
We're in the PTL Kitchen with Chef Matthew McClelland, sampling some of the delicious pasta from downtown restaurant, Scarpino, on Penn Avenue.
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KDKA Investigates: Real estate corporations buying single-family homes to turn into rentals
Several national real estate corporations have been buying hundreds of single-family homes in the Pittsburgh region, turning them into rentals.
KDKA Investigates: Pandemic nearly doubled defendants waiting for trials in Allegheny County
They say justice delayed is justice denied.
4 years later, 420 Boulevard of the Allies is still not open for business
But $40 million and four years later, 420 Boulevard of the Allies is still not renovated or open for business.
KDKA Investigates: Business leaders trying to reverse course after 'Pittsburgh pause'
KDKA's Andy Sheehan spoke to business leaders in Pittsburgh on the city trying to bounce back after the "Pittsburgh pause."
Handcuffs in hallways: Heightened elementary school arrests prompt calls for better school policing plans
Due to the increase in violence in schools, heightened calls for more school security, and for districts to have their own police departments.
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How to beat the wintertime blues
There are several ways to combat gloominess during the winter months.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
New study: Young e-cigarette smokers vape within five minutes of waking up
It can also make asthma or other existing lung issues worse.
How to prevent frostbite
When we deal with low temperatures, it only takes minutes before you're at risk for frostbite.
FDA joins investigation into contaminated cough syrups that killed 300 kids
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
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Aquinas Academy's Vinnie Cugini breaks WPIAL scoring record
Aquinas Academy's Vinnie Cugini now has his own place in history.
Steelers' Cam Heyward named to Pro Bowl Games
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is heading to the Pro Bowl Games.
Pitt Panthers unveil 2023 college football schedule
The Panthers have unveiled their 2023 schedule, with several notable games on tap.
UPMC establishing itself as world leader in concussion treatment
Over the past few decades, concussions have become much more of a focal point in sports.
Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull dies at 84
Hull was the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season and helped lead the team to the 1961 Stanley Cup title.
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How to protect your job amid a surge in AI-assisted layoff decisions in the workplace
2023 is shaping up to be a rough year for employment in some areas, with layoffs in big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM making headlines.
Allegheny County Health Department reminds fish fry organizers to apply for their food permit
It won't be long until local churches, fire departments and other organizations start frying up some fish.
Wage Theft: Workers in Pennsylvania face uphill battle trying to get money they are owed
Every year, working people across the country are victims of wage theft to the tune of billions of dollars.
Google axes 12,000 jobs, layoffs spread across tech sector
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
Party City files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
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Pennsylvania is a top state for singles and Pittsburgh makes Valentine's Day list, new study shows
If you are looking for a valentine, turns out, Pennsylvania is not a bad place to be, according to a new survey.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Pittsburgh resident Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt a part of Survivor 44 cast
The Survivor 44 cast was revealed Tuesday afternoon and includes a Pittsburgh resident, Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt.
"Laverne & Shirley" actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.
Luke Bryan's Country on Tour coming to Pavilion at Star Lake this summer
One of the biggest names in country music is making a tour stop in the Pittsburgh area.
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KDKA News Update PM: January 31, 2023
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Pittsburgh resident Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt a part of Survivor 44 cast
Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, who grew up in Puerto Rico, is a resident of Pittsburgh in the engineering field.
Food banks preparing for increase in need after extra SNAP benefits end
There's a genuine possibility local food banks could be stressed to the limit in the next few months; KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.
Pittsburgh police union tells city leaders the bureau is in crisis
With crime rising and its staffing numbers dropping, the Pittsburgh police union told City Council and the Gainey administration that the bureau is in a crisis; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
Jury returns split verdict in Butler County native Caitlyn Kaufman's death
One of the two men charged with killing Butler County native Caitlyn Kaufman while she was driving to work in Tennessee was found guilty.
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Sights of the Season: The ups and downs of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers started out with a 2-6 record before going 7-2 down the stretch to finish 9-8, just missing out on making the playoffs.
Beloved Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire laid to rest
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral for Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire at Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington on Jan. 11, 2023.
PHOTOS: Steelers miss postseason, but beat Browns and finish season with 9-8 record
The Steelers have now won 19 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
PHOTOS: Steelers come up short in AFC North rivalry loss to Baltimore
The Ravens came to town and went home with a 16-14 win over the Steelers.
69th Annual Free Care Fund Telethon
Since 1954, KDKA-TV has partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to help support the hospital's Free Care Fund with our annual Free Care Fund Telethon during the holiday season. Here's a look behind the scenes of the 69th annual telethon!
