"Gas station heroin" overdose kills person in Fayette County, coroner says
Someone overdosed on a drug called "gas station heroin" for the first time in Fayette County, Coroner Bob Baker said.
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Someone overdosed on a drug called "gas station heroin" for the first time in Fayette County, Coroner Bob Baker said.
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.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
An Aliquippa police officer overdosed while handling narcotics from the department's evidence room, the Beaver County district attorney said.
Five hundred children got a free book on Friday to kick off a regional literacy campaign called "Won't You Be a Reader?"
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
An Aliquippa police officer overdosed while handling narcotics from the department's evidence room, the Beaver County district attorney said.
Five hundred children got a free book on Friday to kick off a regional literacy campaign called "Won't You Be a Reader?"
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
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 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.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
If your current security system is just a dog and a basic lock, it might be time for an upgrade. East End Handyman Company's Patrick McLaren is back on PTL to show us how you can install a security camera.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is at the CCAC West campus and she's learning more about their annual car show!
Shari Zatman is back for another segment, this time, she's giving us the instructions on how to make a floral graduation cap!
Our friend, Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to help you get through graduation season by showing you how to plan the perfect party!
In a world of viral trends, Corrine has been proving that the old Hollywood glamour hasn't gone anyway, it just needed a refresh.
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.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2026 schedule.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
Mickey Moniak and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
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.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
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.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings. Mamie Bah reports.
One of the first outdoor celebrations of the summer kicked off on Friday in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. KDKA-TV’s Josh Taylor shares more about the Parks on Tap series.
Planning a summer road trip? Why not take a spin on the old Lincoln Highway? It was America's first coast-to-coast road that still runs through the heart of western Pennsylvania. Chris DeRose reports.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic. They feel that more guardrails need to be in place to protect people as young as teens from getting themselves into addiction problems. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
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.
