Judge Dismisses Some Charges Against 2 In Overdose Death
A judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering charges against two men in connection with the overdose death of a high school student last year.
Watch CBS News
A judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering charges against two men in connection with the overdose death of a high school student last year.
Police were called to Carrick Thursday night as part of a possible drug investigation.
Pittsburgh Police are investigating a rash of heroin overdoses, one fatal, Tuesday night in four city neighborhoods.
A woman abandoned at a Beaver County gas station is being treated at a local hospital for a possible overdose.
Authorities have arrested two people and are looking for a third in connection with several fentanyl-laced heroin overdoses that killed 22 people in western Pennsylvania last year.
A 7-year-old girl in Beaver County called her father after her mother overdosed on heroin last week.
Police have captured the man they say robbed a Subway shop while wearing a clown mask.
A central Pennsylvania man is charged with child endangerment after police say a 9-year-old boy died of an overdose.
After the rash of fentanyl-laced heroin deaths seems to have slowed down, new charges are being filed.
After a recent string of heroin overdose deaths, officials say heroin-related deaths are on the downswing.
Ross Township police have arrested a man accused of selling fentanyl-laced heroin.
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a fearless actor.
The following KDKA editorial is about drug awareness, and how tainted drugs have been the source of over a dozen recent deaths around our area.
Amy Needham, 35, of Ross Township, is facing drug possession charges after police say she was found unconscious in the bathroom of a West View drug store.
Two people were arrested in separate drug busts Wednesday.
Police continue to make drug arrests, determined to get a deadly batch of heroin off the streets.
Police seized a significant amount of heroin in Homestead on Monday.
Acetaminophen, known commonly by brand name Tylenol, is in more than just Tylenol. It's in NyQuil, Robitussin, Excedrin products and many others.
An investigation is underway after a heart transplant patient allegedly overdosed on drugs at UPMC Presbyterian hospital.
Uniontown Police filed charges Thursday against a mother who they say passed out after overdosing on heroin with her two young children in the backseat.
A heroin overdose in one Westmoreland County community helped police in another community to arrest a man who they say is a mid-level dealer.
Heroin is rearing its ugly head in urban, suburban and rural settings.
Westmoreland County has seen a dramatic jump in heroin overdoses.
Natlie Groves doesn't feel well. She's battling the flu. Her mom turned to over-the-counter medicines for relief, but was concerned about the ingredients in all the different options.
Warrants have been issued for two men who state police say sold two teenagers heroin and LSD in Washington County. The teenagers overdosed on the drugs and had to be taken to the hospital.
Three eateries in Pittsburgh were included on OpenTable's list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for 2026.
If you take a drive around just about anywhere in the Pittsburgh region, you'll see mailboxes covered in snow and even plowed in.
When temperatures plunge, it's not just people feeling the freeze. Plumbers say water heaters are under serious stress, too.
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
Cleanup on city side streets and alleys continued Tuesday. Contractors were brought in to help after dozens of city trucks went down.
Three eateries in Pittsburgh were included on OpenTable's list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for 2026.
For the third day in a row, schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closings and delays because of the weather.
If you take a drive around just about anywhere in the Pittsburgh region, you'll see mailboxes covered in snow and even plowed in.
When temperatures plunge, it's not just people feeling the freeze. Plumbers say water heaters are under serious stress, too.
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
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.
Meet the winners of the Pittsburgh Gingerbread Competition's People's Choice Award.
It's time for another round of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Daisy visits the Precision Metrics Lab.
Justin Wirick from Uniontown joins us on his 16th anniversary of being in the musical "Wicked."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
McCarthy looks to reshape the team after Mike Tomlin's resignation earlier this month.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
The Panthers will open the season with four straight home games against Miami (Ohio), Central Florida, Syracuse, and Bucknell.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
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.
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A man in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood is snowed in at his home days after the massive snowstorm.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
We're talking power moves to advance your career.
We're talking about what's next with NEXTpittsburgh.
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.
