Fatal overdoses have dramatically declined in Allegheny County
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
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Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
Fayette County District Attorney Michael Aubele wants users to be aware that this drug can be lethal.
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
A local family said they're one step closer to justice after a 27-year-old Aliquippa man was arrested in connection with their loved one's death.
An Allegheny County man is facing several charges after allegedly providing fentanyl to a 15-year-old Oakdale girl, which resulted in her death last year.
Pennsylvania Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick is putting a focus on the opioid epidemic.
Overdose deaths in Allegheny County have been on the decline in the last couple of years after a decade-high in 2017.
A 4-month-old baby in Beaver County is dead, the coroner says, from a cocaine overdose.
A 4-month-old baby in Beaver County is dead, the coroner says, from a cocaine overdose. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
The overdose crisis continues to change, and the Pennsylvania Health Department is taking a new approach to tackling emerging issues.
Volaura Askew pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person.
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
An Ohio woman has been indicted on murder charges in the deaths of at least four men in the capital city of Columbus.
The death of a police officer by a drug overdose in Cambria County is under investigation.
In January, a 7-month-old was found unresponsive in a home in Penn Hills.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast.
A Fayette County woman is behind bars after allegedly trying to cover up her baby’s accidental overdose, state police said.
Just after midnight, first responders rushed to the Tee Box Bar.
In what police are suspecting as overdoses, five people were rushed from the Tee Box bar.
For the second straight year, overdoses in West Virginia declined.
More than a quarter of overdoses have been linked to the drug.
Mayor Ed Gainey recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day by speaking at the Allegheny County Resource fair in Pittsburgh
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
High temperatures today are expected to be near 70 degrees for most places in the area.
With just over six weeks until the NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh, only around 32% of properties made available have been rented out.
A lawsuit has filed against Live Nation after an Ohio man claims to have been left with a stutter after being hit with a full beer can and knocked unconscious during a concert last year.
Orlando Lovejoy had 21 points and Lance Stone came off the bench to score 16, leading Detroit Mercy to a 70-64 victory over Robert Morris in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
High temperatures today are expected to be near 70 degrees for most places in the area.
With just over six weeks until the NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh, only around 32% of properties made available have been rented out.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A lawsuit has filed against Live Nation after an Ohio man claims to have been left with a stutter after being hit with a full beer can and knocked unconscious during a concert last year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Melanie Taylor from 100.7 Star’s “Bubba Show” joins us to talk about Lisa from Blackpink visiting Punch the monkey and more.
The Lindsay Theater's Josh Axelrod joins us with some Oscar predictions and the latest theater news from Sewickley.
And look who is joining Heather and Ron in the kitchen: it's Pim again.
Pim Neill is trying to set a record for the most Girl Scout cookies sold. She stopped by to give us an update on her goal, and she ended up with two or 200 new best friends!
Boaz makes his final stop of the day, talking to SHLY Deck & Fence to learn about patio covers and maybe win himself a truck?
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
With just over six weeks until the NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh, only around 32% of properties made available have been rented out.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Orlando Lovejoy had 21 points and Lance Stone came off the bench to score 16, leading Detroit Mercy to a 70-64 victory over Robert Morris in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal.
Kenny Pickett will be joining his fifth different NFL team as he heads into his fifth season in the league.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston's Daikin Park.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Only around 32% of the rental properties listed have been rented for the upcoming Draft event coming to Pittsburgh in late April.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The FAA said that JetBlue requested the ground stop and the airline later said it had a brief system outage.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
A Plum man is facing numerous charges after police said he intentionally blew up his home nearly four years ago.
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.
