Pine-Richland janitor facing felony charges after allegedly selling students drugs
Keon Barrett is charged with corrupting minors and other charges after being accused of selling vape products to students.
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Keon Barrett is charged with corrupting minors and other charges after being accused of selling vape products to students.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The custodian was charged with a felony and placed on leave after being accused of selling vape products to students.
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
Smoke and vape shops are springing up in business districts in the Pittsburgh area.
Fewer high schoolers are using e-cigarettes, according to a new survey by the FDA and CDC.
A new survey shows that about one in 10 middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes.
A new survey shows that about one in 10 middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes.
KDKA's John Shumway takes a look at young people and smoking and vaping.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
The researchers showed PPS students clips from shows where teens experienced injuries from vaping.
Vaping company Juul Labs will pay West Virginia $7.9 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed products to underage users.
Police said three students have been charged with numerous offenses after they brought a vaping device with THC oil to school.
Highlands School District is trying to get kids to stop vaping.
It can also make asthma or other existing lung issues worse.
Although not traditional smoking, it can still cause inflammation and irritation in the lungs.
Local experts held a virtual meeting on Friday to remind people about the dangers of vaping.
UPMC St. Margaret is hosting a virtual seminar to discuss the risks associated with vaping.
The Slippery Rock Area School District has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Juul vape products.
The nation's largest electronic-cigarette company, Juul Labs, donated tens of thousands of dollars to the campaigns of state attorneys general.
A seminar on the dangers of vaping is set to take place next month in the North Hills.
Local lawmakers are trying to close a loophole in Pennsylvania's Clean Air Act that allows people to smoke in some public places.
A number of flavored vaping products being taken off the US market starting today.
More than a third of West Virginia high school students vape, according to a study.
When a 31-year-old woman came to the hospital with trouble breathing and coughing, doctors first thought she had pneumonia.
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Thursday, officials said.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
Last year, countless children in the Pittsburgh area had nowhere to go.
Police in Masontown are working to identify two suspects accused of opening fire on an apartment complex on Monday night.
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Thursday, officials said.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
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.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
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.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open. With this chance to market the region, they don't want empty storefronts. Chris Hoffman reports.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother. Chris DeRose reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Residents say it needs to stop.
A 7-year-old boy who was accidentally shot over the weekend on Pittsburgh's North Side has died at the hospital.
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.
