Congressional Art Competition Underway
There’s still time for local young artists to submit their work to possibly get it displayed in a special exhibit in the U.S. Capitol. According to U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly of the 16t... Read more
Two Sent To Hospital After I-79 Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash this morning on I-79. It happened just after 10 a.m. in the northbound lane near the Cranberry exit. Dispatchers say a car reportedly cras... Read more
SRU Hires Consulting Firm For Presidential Search
Slippery Rock University has hired a consulting agency as they search for their next president. RPA inc. has been retained to help find the successor to Dr. William Behre, who announced he w... Read more
BC3 Begins Registration For Kids on Campus
Butler County Community College’s annual Kids on Campus is returning for its 23rd summer. The college will offer 58 in-person camps along with some virtual options as well. The in-person cam... Read more
County Selected To Spearhead Investment Program
Butler County has been selected as a pilot funding agency through a statewide program in an effort to make it easier for municipalities to fund projects. It’s called PennVest, and it offers... Read more
4th Of July Fireworks In The City Will Return
Through the generosity of local businesses, the City of Butler will once again have a large and exciting fireworks show this 4th of July. Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy read off a list during... Read more
Statewide Democratic Candidates Coming To Butler
A number of Democratic candidates seeking statewide office are expected to be in the area tomorrow. The Butler County Democrats are hosting a ‘Blue Breakfast’ tomorrow morning at the Steamfi... Read more
Another top administrator at Slippery Rock University has been let go. According to a release from the SRU Communications Department, Dr. Amir Mohammadi is no longer the university’s senior... Read more
Rep. Kelly Visits WISR To Discuss Range Of Issues
Congressman Mike Kelly is seeking his seventh term in Washington D.C. The Republican from Butler joined our newsroom for an extensive conversation yesterday. He detailed that one of the reas... Read more
Those looking for a way to enjoy the beauty of nature are invited to join in an upcoming walk planned in the area of McConnells Mill State Park. Park staff will lead a guided “Wildflowers of... Read more