The leader of the State System of Higher Education is expanding more on the decision to merge six universities in Pennsylvania. Dan Greenstein is the chancellor of PASSHE and he says closing... Read more
TSA Warning Flyers About Firearm Rules
Department of Justice officials are speaking out again about the number of firearms that are being brought to the Pittsburgh Airport. They say despite reduced travel, the TSA is on pace to s... Read more
PUC Detail Digging Violations In Butler County
Nearly 240 disciplinary actions were filed across the state in November for unsafe digging practices- including two in Butler County. The first local violation occurred in April of 2020 when... Read more
The Butler Area School District is bringing back a familiar face as they look for someone to fill the position long term. During a school board meeting on Monday, members approved the hiring... Read more
Man Hit By Car While Walking Across Route 8
One person was seriously injured this morning in a pedestrian accident on Route 8. It happened around 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Route 8 and McCalmont Road in Butler Township. Witnes... Read more
Pennsylvania Sets Monthly Record In Sports Bets
Pennsylvania scored its biggest month ever in the amount of money placed in sports bets. According to the latest data, a record $776 million were bet during October on sports. Experts say th... Read more
A man wanted for homicide in Michigan was arrested late last week in nearby Mercer County. Police say they pulled over 28-year-old Sir-Urious Wynn for a traffic violation on I-79. Wynn is ac... Read more
Chilly Temps Kick Off Thanksgiving Week
Early Thanksgiving travel could be tough sledding as a batch of wintry weather hits the area starting today. Strong winds, chilly temperatures, along with a mix of snow and rain could cause... Read more
Crews Battle Two Fires On Sunday
Butler County first responders were busy Sunday morning battling two separate house fires. The first happened around 8:50 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of Saxonburg Road in Butler Township... Read more
County Looking For Replacement For Hazardous Waste And Electronic Recycling Program
Butler County officials are working on finding a contractor to take over the hazardous waste and electronic recycling program. Earlier this month, the county was informed that ECS&R was... Read more