A local group is pushing back on the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report. Pittsburgh Works Together, which is an advocacy group for business and labor, says the report has... Read more
A long-vacant lot in downtown Slippery Rock is now set for development. The grassy corner of Main and New Castle Street has been vacant since the former NexTier Bank building was torn down y... Read more
Crews Battle Fire at City Home
Crews quickly responded to a fire at a home in the City of Butler late last week. The fire broke out Friday around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of East Jefferson Street. When crews... Read more
Man Charged For Injuring Woman With Liquor Bottle
A Butler man is facing charges after being accused of sending one person to the hospital by throwing a bottle of liquor at a woman in the City of Butler. On April 1st police were called to t... Read more
The deadline to pay real estate taxes in select municipalities at a discounted rate is this week. The Butler County Treasurer’s office handles the payments for residents of Butler City, Call... Read more
Woman Charged For Assaulting Nurses
A Butler woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting three nurses at Butler Memorial Hospital. According to charging documents, the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on January 24th.... Read more
Man Pleads Guilty To Firing Shots in Butler City
A Cheswick man accused of firing a gun in the City of Butler over a year ago pled guilty to charges late last week. In January 2025 officers were called to the 300 block of West Jefferson St... Read more
Sunday Sports 4-26
The Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers last evening 6-3. The Pirates play the Brewer’s again this afternoon at 2pm. WISR pre-game begins with the Pirates Insider Show at 1:10pm. The Pe... Read more
Red Cross Mars Blood Drive
A fundraiser to benefit a child in need of transfusions and financial support will be held this weekend in Mars. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Monday... Read more
Moraine Spring Bird Walk
Visitors are welcome to an upcoming event at a local state park that will focus on spring birds. Moraine State Park is hosting a Spring Bird Walk from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old 422 Launch by... Read more




