Friday Update: Four New COVID-19 Cases
There were four new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday for Butler County. It comes with 81 negative test results, giving the most recent report a 4.7 percent positivity rate. Overall, the sta... Read more
There will be fans in the stands for Friday night’s Knoch Knights football game. The district sent a letter to parents earlier this week saying they will be operating at 25 percent capacity.... Read more
Coronavirus cases continue to be reported all across the Pennsylvania, and state health officials say they’re taking the necessary steps to ensure an efficient testing process. Michael Huff... Read more
City Considers Prohibiting Engine Brake Retarders
Butler City Council is taking steps to possibly prohibit the use of engine brake retarders on large trucks. Council officially began the process Thursday night when they approved a resolutio... Read more
Symphony Cancels First Two Shows Of The Season
The Butler County Symphony Orchestra is modifying the fall schedule as a result of the ongoing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two concerts of the upcoming season have bee... Read more
Over 80K Downloads Of COVID Alert PA App
Pennsylvania unveiled a new COVID-19 Alert app earlier this week, and since that time, state officials say over 86,000 people have downloaded the app so far. The COVID Alert PA App lets user... Read more
The City of Butler is applying for a grant to make improvements downtown that could result in increased taxes or borrowing. Following a lengthy discussion, Council approved the submission of... Read more
Major renovations could soon be coming to the Karns City School District. Earlier this week, administrators laid out a preliminary plan that would see the closure of Sugarcreek Elementary Sc... Read more
Officials Make Final Push For Census
Pennsylvania’s Second Lady is reminding residents that there’s still time to fill out your census form. “Time is so close to running out for the census,” Gisele Fetterman, who is the wife of... Read more
Bishop Zubik Issues Statement On Politics
Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says he will not be endorsing a candidate for president despite increasing calls for him to do so. Zubik said while he encourages eve... Read more