More states back $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
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More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
A $20 million investment will go toward treatment, services for impacted communities, and expanded support for those with opioid use disorder.
West Virginia's Supreme Court has declined to answer a question in a landmark lawsuit over whether the distribution of opioids can cause a public nuisance.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.
West Virginia's state health officer, recently reelected as a leader of the private nonprofit charged with distributing much of the state's opioid settlement dollars, has resigned.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Allegheny County residents are sharing how they want the county to spend national opioid settlement funds.
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.
Westmoreland County has one of the state's highest rates of overdose deaths.
On Tuesday, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, was in Monessen as part of a yearlong statewide listening tour to better understand the drug and opioid crisis in the state. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Ohio is ready to begin doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement money to community and government organizations.
Inside Salk Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, future dentists are learning how to manage your tooth pain.
State courts in Pennsylvania must allow people on probation to take medication for opioid withdrawal as part of a Justice Department settlement announced Thursday.
The private foundation in charge of distributing the lion's share of West Virginia's hundreds of millions of opioid-settlement dollars would be required to make its proceedings public under a bill advancing in the state Legislature.
The Allegheny County Jail is now expanding its treatment program for inmates who are suffering from opioid use disorder.
The Allegheny County Jail is now expanding its treatment program for inmates who are suffering from opioid use disorder.
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.
West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established up by the settlement of opioid lawsuits.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Across the country, family members of children, parents and other relatives struggling with the disease of addiction are facing new financial burdens whether it's missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again in their 60s and 70s.
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
An effort to destigmatize the use of overdose reversal drugs that started as a pilot in two West Virginia counties has expanded to all thirteen states in Appalachia this year.
The pharmaceutical company had filed for bankruptcy again earlier this week.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
At least one person was flown to the hospital, and several others were treated at the scene.
The company said people working outdoors should always treat power lines and electrical infrastructure as energized and potentially dangerous.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It will once again be a beautiful day in the neighborhood thanks to the votes from Pittsburghers to bring back the iconic stamp.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
At least one person was flown to the hospital, and several others were treated at the scene.
The company said people working outdoors should always treat power lines and electrical infrastructure as energized and potentially dangerous.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It will once again be a beautiful day in the neighborhood thanks to the votes from Pittsburghers to bring back the iconic stamp.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Following several calls for him to relinquish his position as council president, Catena is planning to step down from leadership.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
We're joined by our friend Daniel Hill from House Call Personal Training, and he's got tips on how we can strengthen our hands, which can strengthen our overall health!
It's our Daily Dose of Daisy, and on this Friday, she's learning all about Pittsburgh's Attack Theatre's 30 Ball, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
If you grew up watching horror movies, there's a good chance that a character Courtney Gains played haunted you. He joined us to talk about his newest film The Barn III which premieres here in Pittsburgh!
For the 10th year, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival is set to get underway, and Team PTL's Daisy Jade is checking out all it has to offer!
The unofficial start to summer is this weekend, and David and Ron have some of the best activities around Pittsburgh for you to check out! They also discuss who on Team PTL could win Survivor?
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Toronto Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season, beating the Pirates 5-2.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kevin Gausman pitched into the seventh inning, Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer had two-run doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
It's been 15 years since the Disney Store called Ross Park Mall home, but it's coming back starting this weekend.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
An investigation is underway after a water rescue took place in Fayette County on Sunday afternoon, sending at least one person to the hospital. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
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A man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in Donora.
A stolen Apple AirTag was used to help police track down a sexual assault and burglary suspect in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
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.
