Westmoreland County Overdose Deaths Were Decreasing Until Pandemic Hit, Coroner Says
In Westmoreland County, the number of overdose deaths is up. Officials say the county was making progress until the pandemic.
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In Westmoreland County, the number of overdose deaths is up. Officials say the county was making progress until the pandemic.
The chairman of the Westmoreland County commissioners says he is being treated for blood clots in his lungs after testing positive for coronavirus.
A scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was recently sold at a convenience store in Westmoreland County.
A local fire chief is remembering the fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike one year later.
First Student buses sat parked in their Hempfield Township garage Monday, some of them never leaving the depot to pick up their students this morning.
When the New Kensington-Arnold School District moved the classroom online, there were not enough devices for each student.
Restaurant employees aren't the only ones who are happy the temporary restrictions will be lifted on Monday.
The Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley shelter is moving to a larger location.
"We just wanted to give back to the community." The local cafe has made hundreds of meals for those in need.
For some people in Latrobe, seeing red lights in the rearview mirror has been anything but bad.
A Westmoreland County judge ruled the Monessen Mayor Matthew Shorraw and others violated the Sunshine Act.
Officials say 27 more inmates at the Westmoreland County Prison have tested positive for coronavirus.
A Westmoreland County man has been charged after he allegedly fought three police officers who came to his home for a welfare check.
One person is dead and at least two others are injured after a fire Monday morning at a home in Westmoreland County.
COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to begin on Monday at the hard-hit nursing home.
An 18-year-old was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer along Route 119 in Westmoreland County.
The Pasta Shoppe is opening its doors as a pop-up kitchen to provide free meals to all healthcare workers, first responders and teachers.
The Westmoreland County Transit Authority has approved a plan to allow want ads to be advertised on authority vehicles.
State police are looking for a 14-year-old runaway girl.
The yearly Christmas shopping spree for at-risk kids with local law enforcement got underway early Monday morning.
A prosecutor said murder charges will be filed in connection with the 2018 disappearance of Cassandra Gross.
December 21 will mark the 32nd anniversary of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerilli has tested positive for coronavirus.
The 3rd annual Monessen Christmas Lights Contest has kicked off, with this year's contest being called "Shine Bright and Sparkle."
Police in Westmoreland County are looking for a man accused of breaking into a church in Rostraver.
The Brackenridge community came together to mark three years since police chief Justin McIntire was shot and killed in the line of duty.
OLO Creative Farm, an award-winning multimedia company in Italy, designed the exhibit.
The investigation into the 1986 house fire in Uniontown, Fayette County, that killed three kids remains unsolved.
Sam Pierson died after the vehicle he was working on fell on top of him in Hurricane, West Virginia, on New Year's Day.
Monday starts a new era in Pittsburgh politics. Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor will be sworn in as the 62nd mayor of the city of Pittsburgh.
The Brackenridge community came together to mark three years since police chief Justin McIntire was shot and killed in the line of duty.
OLO Creative Farm, an award-winning multimedia company in Italy, designed the exhibit.
The investigation into the 1986 house fire in Uniontown, Fayette County, that killed three kids remains unsolved.
Sam Pierson died after the vehicle he was working on fell on top of him in Hurricane, West Virginia, on New Year's Day.
Monday starts a new era in Pittsburgh politics. Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor will be sworn in as the 62nd mayor of the city of Pittsburgh.
Monday starts a new era in Pittsburgh politics. Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor will be sworn in as the 62nd mayor of the city of Pittsburgh.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The group will be performing to light up the city with the sounds, sights, and soul of Brazil.
The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt said he's "excited to play" against the Ravens after recovering from a partially collapsed lung.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Running back Kenneth Gainwell was voted the Steelers' most valuable player of the year.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Brackenridge community came together to mark three years since police chief Justin McIntire was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Police in Columbus, Ohio, are asking for the public's help as they search for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a dentist and his wife on the city's Near East Side.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
You have probably had a fully immersive winter experience if you've stepped outside the last few days, but what about stepping inside the Westmoreland Museum of American Art and into the wintery scene from a painting?
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
