Slippery Rock University is reporting its first case of COVID-19 on campus. According to the university’s website, one student tested positive as of yesterday. SRU’s protocol requires those... Read more
PIAA Decides On Fall Sports
The fate of the local fall high school sports season has been decided. By a vote of 25-5, the PIAA, which is the governing body for high school athletics in Pennsylvania, has decided to move... Read more
Thursday Update: Five New COVID-19 Cases
There were five new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday for Butler County. The new positive results come along with 250 negative tests, giving the report a positivity rate just shy of two pe... Read more
Controversial Agreement Between Central PA Car Show And State Comes Under Scrutiny
An agreement between the state and a car show near Harrisburg is coming under scrutiny after it allowed up to 20,000 people per day at the event. Local attorney Tom King, who is prosecuting... Read more
Pennsylvania is opting into additional unemployment benefits for those out of work in the state. Officials said earlier this week that the state would ask the federal government for a new ro... Read more
Wingfest At Beacon Canceled
Butler County’s Wingfest is the latest event to be canceled due to COVID-19. Event organizers were hoping to hold the event at the end of this month, but ultimately decided to cancel yesterd... Read more
Back To School Series: Moniteau School District
Our “Back to School” series continues today as we highlight the Moniteau School District and their efforts to get back to class. Superintendent Tom Samosky says the district is gearing up fo... Read more
County officials will be applying for grant money in hopes of providing financial aid to a possible new sewage system in Boyers. The $1 million grant would go toward the estimated $4.3 milli... Read more
South Butler Adjusts School Reopening Plans
The South Butler County School District is modifying the plan the return of students to education on Monday, August 31st. The Phased Reopening Plan recommended by Superintendent Dr. David Fo... Read more
Butler Health System Warns Of Robocall Scam
The Butler Health System is asking for the public to be aware of a scam recently reported by a local resident. A community member told BHS that they received a robo call from a number identi... Read more