The Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers last evening 6-3. The Pirates play the Brewer’s again this afternoon at 2pm. WISR pre-game begins with the Pirates Insider Show at 1:10pm.   The Pe... Read more

A fundraiser to benefit a child in need of transfusions and financial support will be held this weekend in Mars. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Monday... Read more

Visitors are welcome to an upcoming event at a local state park that will focus on spring birds. Moraine State Park is hosting a Spring Bird Walk from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old 422 Launch by... Read more

After accepting payment from insurance for roof repairs a Butler man is now facing charges for attempting to file another claim for the same damage. In June of 2025, 53-year-old James Wilson... Read more

A new surgeon specializing in advanced orthopedic care is joining the staff of Independence Health System. Dr. Jason Clark is joining the medical staff at the IHS locations in Saxonburg and... Read more

A Pittsburgh man that led police on a chase and standoff in southern Butler County was sentenced late last week. In September of 2024 police were called to an Adams Township home for a domes... Read more

A portion of a Center Township roadway will be closed this week for repairs. On Monday, township crews will begin replacing a culvert under Unionville Road. Motorists should avoid the portio... Read more

Butler City Council has taken the first step in the creation of a new local organization to address some property issues. At their meeting Thursday night, Council approved the introduction a... Read more

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has announced the largest grant funding formula. The increase will see awardees receive a maximum award of $6,000 for the 2026-27... Read more

Butler County is continuing to receive state funding to help the public defender’s office. The state approved extending the Indigent Defense Grant, which first started two years ago. The cou... Read more

The Slippery Rock University Department of Dance is preparing for the final performances of senior students this weekend. The department is hosting a showcase titled “Ephemeral: A Senior Cap... Read more

Local residents are being asked to join in an effort to save lives. A local Vitalant blood drive is planned for tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Harrisville American Legio... Read more

Butler County is extending an agreement with Allegheny County for how much it costs to house inmates. Allegheny County pays Butler $100 per day for when the Butler County Prison has to hold... Read more

A local organization will fund multiple projects with a delicious breakfast event this weekend. The Zelienople Rotary Club’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is being held from 8 a.m. to 1... Read more

Slippery Rock University is celebrating the largest gift in the school’s history. A ceremony was held yesterday to unveil the Haverlack College of Business, which is the first named college... Read more

Medical techs at Butler Memorial Hospital have voted to authorize a strike. Union leaders say 92 percent of the tech workforce approved the potential strike. Officials say stagnant wages, he... Read more

After allegedly assaulting hospital security a Butler man is facing charges. On Sunday police were called to Butler Memorial Hospital just before 7 p.m. for a patient that hit a security gua... Read more

A bill that would require trans athletes to compete in their assigned gender from birth has passed through the State Senate. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 30 to 17 on Wednesday, mo... Read more

Spring turkey season kicks off this weekend with the annual youth mentored spring turkey hunt. Hunting hours for the junior event begin a half hour before sunrise on Saturday and end at noon... Read more

This weekend marks the spring edition of Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Numerous businesses and government facilities will be hosting collection events Saturday so people can properly get... Read more