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Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Allegheny County residents are sharing how they want the county to spend national opioid settlement funds.
West Virginia's new drug czar has a very personal reason for wanting to end the state's opioid crisis: He was once addicted to prescription painkillers himself.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Westmoreland County has one of the state's highest rates of overdose deaths.
On Tuesday, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, was in Monessen as part of a yearlong statewide listening tour to better understand the drug and opioid crisis in the state. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Ohio is ready to begin doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement money to community and government organizations.
Inside Salk Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, future dentists are learning how to manage your tooth pain.
State courts in Pennsylvania must allow people on probation to take medication for opioid withdrawal as part of a Justice Department settlement announced Thursday.
The private foundation in charge of distributing the lion's share of West Virginia's hundreds of millions of opioid-settlement dollars would be required to make its proceedings public under a bill advancing in the state Legislature.
The Allegheny County Jail is now expanding its treatment program for inmates who are suffering from opioid use disorder.
The Allegheny County Jail is now expanding its treatment program for inmates who are suffering from opioid use disorder.
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.
West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established up by the settlement of opioid lawsuits.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Across the country, family members of children, parents and other relatives struggling with the disease of addiction are facing new financial burdens whether it's missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again in their 60s and 70s.
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
Brayden Point scored at 3:58 of overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Jennifer Martino volunteered as the treasurer for the booster organization from April 2023 to September 2024.
The governor calls the initiative a "game changer" for economic development in the Keystone State.
A man was charged with homicide in connection with a deadly shooting in Wilkinsburg over the summer.
High school football teams in West Virginia will face off in the postseason using a new points system that withstood legal scrutiny.
Brayden Point scored at 3:58 of overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Jennifer Martino volunteered as the treasurer for the booster organization from April 2023 to September 2024.
The governor calls the initiative a "game changer" for economic development in the Keystone State.
A man was charged with homicide in connection with a deadly shooting in Wilkinsburg over the summer.
High school football teams in West Virginia will face off in the postseason using a new points system that withstood legal scrutiny.
The recount is likely to confirm that thousands of voters voted for president but not for senator in Allegheny County.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has selected Dr. Mehmet Oz — a celebrity heart surgeon who hosted a daytime television show — to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The recount is likely to confirm that thousands of voters voted for president but not for senator in Allegheny County.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
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Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
In today's Something Good, we learned more about the initiatives done by the Montour School District to raise money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
We aren't done raising money for the KDKA TV Turkey Fund. PA American Water joined us to make a donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and we got to unveil the big check.
We have a very special Taste It Tuesday! We're sampling all the choices in the Waffles, INCaffeinated-PTL Waffle Challenge!
Daisy Jade got an inside look at how Pittsburgh Mifflin raised money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund!
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
Pittsburgh EMS workers say they are understaffed and overstretched, racing from one call to the next.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Brayden Point scored at 3:58 of overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
High school football teams in West Virginia will face off in the postseason using a new points system that withstood legal scrutiny.
North Allegheny is now tied for the most state titles in a row in Pennsylvania history.
People are calling and flocking to sports cards and memorabilia stores looking for the one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was named the National League Rookie of the Year.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The first 10 names entering the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame could be announced as soon as next fall.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
After more than $18,000 went missing from the booster organization for the McKeesport marching band, the woman in charge of the group's money is accused of stealing it.
The governor calls the initiative a "game changer" for economic development in the Keystone State.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Birdwatchers are flocking to North Park, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare red-headed woodpecker. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd reports.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
