Butler County will be submitting their plan for the annual Human Services Block Grant. The county plan was for $10.1 million. Officials say the money goes toward drug and alcohol programs, m... Read more
Another slew of assessment appeals will have an impact on both the county and local school districts. The county approved settlements with MSA, Walmart, and Herr-Voss in the Seneca Valley Sc... Read more
Mars Elementary School Continuing Renovations
The Mars Area School District is continuing with renovations and expansion work at the Elementary School. Representatives of Thomas and Williamson recently presented updates on the $21.4 mil... Read more
Powerball Jackpot Hits in Illinois
There is a winner of the nearly $1 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was sold in Illinois. The winning numbers were: 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 and a Powerball of 9. The jackpot was $975... Read more
Military Day at Butler Farm Show
The Butler Farm Show continues today. The 78th edition of the show will open gates daily at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11 p.m. A Livestock Auction will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Lives... Read more
Man Charged With DUI While Child Was In Car
A Butler man is facing charges after police say he drove under the influence with a child in his vehicle. Police pulled over 33-year-old Brandon Walsh Saturday just before 10:30 p.m. along L... Read more
Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion
Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is the eighth-largest in lottery history. The estimated grand prize for tonight’s drawing is $975 million. The cash value of the winnings is just over $422 millio... Read more
McConnells Mill Event to Focus on Crayfish
The public is invited to attend an outdoor event at a local park later this week. On Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the park naturalist will lead a program called Crayfishing from the Hell’s H... Read more
Hillside Stabilized After Ford City Landslide
A hillside in Armstrong County is stabilized after a landslide following heavy rain. Our news partners at WPXI report that the hillside on 7th Avenue in Ford City was stabilized. It was impa... Read more
Farm Show Rolls On; 4-Wheel Drive Pulling Contest
The Butler Farm Show continues today. The 78th edition of the show will open gates daily at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11 p.m. RA Beef Show will take place at noon in the Livestock Barn wh... Read more