A new scholarship from the state could help students pay for college. Governor Tom Wolf announced that he is proposing the Nellie Bly Scholarship, named for the trailblazing journalist who a... Read more
A New Castle man has been indicted on charges of violating federal gun and drug laws. Department of Justice officials say 31-year-old Samuel Cheeks illegally possessed firearms and ammunitio... Read more
Slippery Rock University has decided to cancel their annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. This event had been scheduled to take place Saturday, February 15th at the Slippery Rock Town... Read more
A local man has entered a guilty plea in federal court to a bank robbery in Zelienople in 2018. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 33-year-old Chad Vaughan of Evans City admitted t... Read more
Butler County Commissioners approved an agreement with an engineering firm this morning to help reduce the chance of flooding in parts of Southwestern Butler County. This was the next step a... Read more
The City of Butler is applying for grant money in order to make improvements to a local park. Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Property Councilman Jeff Smith said the city wants to r... Read more
The United States Senate will likely deliver their verdict in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump later today. Democratic Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania has announced that h... Read more
Local lawmakers are reacting to the new budget plan unveiled by Governor Tom Wolf for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Republican State Senator Scott Hutchinson expressed concern about spending $800... Read more
A project to improve and replace 56 poles and street lights along Main Street in the city of Butler is moving steadily toward completion. The project includes replacing the existing lights o... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is proposing investment in workforce, schools, and communities with no new taxes as part of his annual budget address. Wolf introduced his $36 billion spending proposal dur... Read more