State Hiring More Correction Officers
Pennsylvania is filling more state correction officer jobs. According to Department of Correction officials, the state saw a 5.7% drop in vacancy rates this January. Officials believe moving... Read more
Bill Would Protect Workers From Surgical Smoke
A bill introduced by a local legislator that would help protect healthcare workers from surgical smoke is one step closer to becoming law. State Representative Tim Bonner (R-Butler, Mercer)... Read more
Winter Weather Advisory Issued As Ice Storm Looms
An ice storm is moving into Western Pennsylvania and these conditions can be very dangerous. Freezing rain is in the forecast Wednesday night into Thursday morning according to Jason Frazier... Read more
Man Connected To Identity Theft Crime Ring
A man from Connecticut has been charged after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars by stealing someone’s identity. Police charged 57-year-old George Burek for withdrawing $8,900 out of a... Read more
Jury Selection Begins In Hughes Homicide Trial
Jury selection has begun in the trial of a Pittsburgh woman accused of murder in Butler County two years ago. 28-year-old Amanda Hughes is accused of killing her boyfriend 30-year-old Anthon... Read more
GOP Lawmakers React To Shapiro’s Proposed Budget
Local Republican lawmakers are weighing in on the proposed budget by Governor Shapiro. State Senator Scott Hutchinson was critical of the budget saying it was “an extremely aggressive spendi... Read more
One Injured In Route 422 Crash
Police are providing more information on a crash that happened over the weekend on Route 422 that sent one person to the hospital. The two-vehicle accident happened Sunday evening around 5 p... Read more
Seneca Valley Schools Recognized
The Seneca Valley School District is being honored by a state organization for resilience, responsibility, community connections, and strong educational programming. The Pennsylvania School... Read more
Grand Opening Mixer Happening In Cranberry
Local business people are welcome to celebrate the opening of a new attraction later this week in Cranberry. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Mixer is scheduled from 5:30... Read more
Shapiro Announces 2025-26 Budget Proposal
Governor Josh Shapiro gave his yearly budget address in Harrisburg this afternoon and he says the Commonwealth is on the rise. “While there are still many challenges before us and many more... Read more