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.
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania, officials said.
Marianne Saxton, a missing woman in Ohio, was found dead in a pond, authorities said.
A western Pennsylvania woman is suing Taylor Farms and Taco Bell after she said she ate iceberg lettuce contaminated with cyclospora.
In looking at Pittsburgh and Allegheny County data, homicides are outpacing last year's numbers.
Penn State frat brother Thomas Robinson thought his arrest in a cocaine ring was a prank, new documents reveal.
Pittsburgh police are looking for a man who allegedly raped a woman and left her in a South Side parking lot earlier this month.
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania, officials said.
Marianne Saxton, a missing woman in Ohio, was found dead in a pond, authorities said.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
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Getting a taste of the new pop-up sandwich shop: 'Missy Jean's Sandwich Shop'!
This weekend, Market Square will become a meeting place for cultures from around the globe as the "World Square Festival" makes its return!
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that quarterbacks Allar and Howard will suit up against the Jets on Friday.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
After years of talking about it, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and State Route 981 are finally going to be merged. KDKA's Chris DeRose reports.
The McKeesport Area School District says one of its schools is safe to start the school year after testing for mold. It's the latest of a handful of loal school districts with similar problems. Josh Taylor shows us how these issues happen and why experts say they can be dangerous for students.
A western Pennsylvania woman is suing Taylor Farms and Taco Bell after she said she ate iceberg lettuce contaminated with cyclospora, leaving her hospitalized for two days. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
In looking at Pittsburgh and Allegheny County data, homicides are outpacing last year's numbers.
As opposition to data centers grows in our region, Gov. Josh Shapiro is instituting what he calls "the strictest guardrails" in the nation. KDKA's Andy Sheehan 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.
