An inmate in the Mercer County Prison is pleading guilty to conspiring to deal drugs in jail. The Department of Justice says 30-year-old Eugene Phillips of Farrell pled guilty after he was a... Read more
The number of locally hospitalized patients with COVID has gone down once again. As of this morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating eight patients for the coronavirus, with one person... Read more
A Ford City man died in a two car crash just east of Kittanning over the weekend. State police say 72-year-old Richard Eckner ran a stop sign and was t-boned by another driver on Route 28/66... Read more
Although we’ve seen plenty of rain over the last 24 hours, our area has hit a few dry patches this summer. Agriculture officials say that’s had an impact on summer crops. Even though we are... Read more
Some local students will be enjoying an event marking the last week of summer vacation in the City of Butler tomorrow. Summer Fest will be held at Broad Street School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.... Read more
The first day of the fall semester begins for college students in the area. Both Butler County Community College and Slippery Rock University return to classes today. Slippery Rock will see... Read more
With many school districts kicking off classes this week, statewide leaders are reminding drivers to take it easy around school buses. Police say Pennsylvania law requires drivers stop at le... Read more
After reaching peak prices earlier this year, gas prices have consistently been trending down over the last six weeks. One of the main reasons why is dropping oil prices—which have really ta... Read more
Drivers in the Harmony area should be aware of a road closure that begins Monday. Mercer Road will be shut down between Route 19 and Wise Road. The intersection with Little Creek Road howeve... Read more
The leader of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is scheduled for another back surgery. Bishop David Zubik will be having spinal surgery Monday in Pittsburgh according to a news release from the Dioc... Read more