PennDOT is beginning early summer road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include curb repair, which will be occurring on Eau Claire Road in Marion Townshi... Read more
A new proposed amendment would make voter ID a new requirement in Pennsylvania. Under the current law, voters must show an ID if they are voting at a new location for the first time. However... Read more
No New Taxes In Butler School Budget
The 2021-22 Butler Area School District budget still has some questions but does not include a tax increase. During a school board meeting Monday night, the final budget of nearly $106 milli... Read more
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Butler County. The National Weather Service says the area could see strong to severe storms develop later this afternoon. Damaging winds are t... Read more
Alameda Waterpark opened over the weekend, but staffing issues are forcing the county to change pool hours. The pool will close on Mondays and Tuesdays this summer. Wednesday and Thursday ho... Read more
Officials Urge Fireworks Safety As Summer Begins
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people are getting ready to celebrate with fireworks. And with Pennsylvania recently legalizing fireworks a couple of years ago, that me... Read more
VP Harris To Visit Pittsburgh
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a stop in Pittsburgh Monday. The trip comes as the Biden Administration continues its push for an infrastructure package. Full details about her trip h... Read more
Freeport St. Closure Extended Through Thursday
PennDOT has decided to extend the closure of a road near Saxonburg to allow for ongoing construction work. Freeport Street will be shut down through Thursday for a pipe replacement project.... Read more
AAA Expecting Summer Travel To Pick Up
Today marks the full first day of summer, and AAA expects it to be a busy season for travelers. New data from the agency shows a growing interest in domestic road trips and the return of fli... Read more
May Unemployment Numbers Fall
May unemployment numbers are out, and it shows another slight decrease in overall unemployment in the state. According to the Department of Industry and Labor, the unemployment rate is at 6.... Read more