Mom Charged After Son, 11, Overdoses On Prescription Drug
A woman is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge after authorities say her 11-year-old overdosed on the woman's methadone.
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A woman is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge after authorities say her 11-year-old overdosed on the woman's methadone.
An 8-year-old girl is being credited with helping to save her mother's life in Morningside.
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.
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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.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
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A small kitten was thrown from a pickup truck while tied up in a bag in Warren County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
A small kitten was thrown from a pickup truck while tied up in a bag in Warren County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms. The theme today is ceramics and pottery.
How do you throw a graduation party that everyone will be talking about? Here to help us serve up a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for celebrating, is Chef Crystal Baldwin from Giant Eagle.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know how easy it is for life to feel overwhelming and our moods to take a hit, but what if a few small changes could make a big difference?
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
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.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Evgeni Malkin might get his wish to remain in Pittsburgh.
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.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Police, city officials and community advocates held a public safety forum on Tuesday night at Point Park University. The event was hours after a 19-year-old died in a shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square on Monday night.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The tattooing industry in Pennsylvania is largely unregulated, meaning just about anyone can become a tattoo artist or open a tattoo shop without oversight. That will likely soon change in Allegheny County. Barry Pintar reports.
For this month's Parent Panel, we're tackling a tough one. What do you do when punishment and consequences just aren't working?
We're showing you how one local film festival is lifting up smaller filmmakers and bringing their incredible talent into the spotlight. It all starts with a special event featuring Rick Sebak. Boaz caught up with him to talk about all things "The Strip Show" and how the festival comes together.
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.
