A bill co-introduced by a local legislator that would help protect victims of real estate fraud is one step closer to becoming law. State Representative Tim Bonner (R-Butler, Mercer) partner... Read more
Governor Josh Shapiro has once again filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over federal funding and aid. 19 other states have joined in the lawsuit that Shapiro says opposes cuts... Read more
As hot temperatures continue to impact the area today and through the summer, AAA experts are reminding motorists about the dangers of children and pets in cars. According to the National Hi... Read more
A new report shows that the number of people who died in farm-related injuries in Pennsylvania was below average in 2024. The study released by Penn State says that 19 people died from farm-... Read more
Today McDonald’s will be holding hiring events across Pennsylvania to immediately hire 2,500 employees. The famous restaurant is looking to hire shift leaders, service team members, kitchen... Read more
PennDOT says they are seeing wait times at driver license and photo centers longer than usual due to REAL ID demands. With the summer travel season now upon us, the DMVs are seeing more and... Read more
Cranberry Township’s Waterpark will be the site of an effort to teach water safety later this week. The 16th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is taking place Thursday at 7 p.m. in Nort... Read more
The Butler County Bar Association is awarding grants to seven different local non-profits. It’s the 10th year the Bar Association’s Foundation has provided the financial assistance to local... Read more
The National Weather Service is continuing with the Extreme Heat Warning for another day. The warning remains in effect through 5:00 tonight as temperatures are expected to hit 90. The heat... Read more
The Moniteau School District will not raise taxes for the upcoming school year after finalizing their budget earlier this week. The budget of $26.5 million was approved, with using $2.4 mill... Read more
Jackson Township has purchased new body and vehicle cameras for the township police officers. The township has entered into a five-year agreement with Utility Inc. worth $35,000-per-year for... Read more
A vocal coach in Lawrence County is facing charges after he allegedly attempted to solicit explicit pictures. State Police in New Castle say 42-year-old Justin Bryan of New Wilmington solici... Read more
A large group of Pennsylvania State Police have received statewide recognition for their actions in response to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Butler rally nearly one year ag... Read more
Pennsylvania residents are being advised to stay vigilant after a scam was reported involving someone claiming to be a state employee. Officials say scammers use a fake email to request mone... Read more
The Armstrong School District is cutting teaching jobs in this year’s budget. Last night, the school board voted 7-2 to eliminate seven full-time teachers, along with a couple of part-time e... Read more
Slippery Rock University is teaming up with a couple of local institutions to provide a new pathway to earning a nursing degree. The university recently announced a “one plus two plus one” a... Read more
Adams Township has purchased two new police vehicles that will be on the road in the next week. Last night Township Supervisors approved to purchase two 2025 Ford Inceptor SUV for $94,720 fo... Read more
It’s another day of hot and humid weather for Butler County. The extreme heat warning remains in effect through tomorrow night, with highs today in the mid-90s and lows staying in the 70s. W... Read more
A Miami man has been charged in Butler County for stealing a vehicle worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The incident happened on May 27th when 40-year-old Litho Rivas stole a tri-axle P... Read more
The annual Saxonburg Carnival returns starting tonight. The event runs all week at the carnival grounds in Saxonburg. Tonight’s festivities kick off with the Pet Parade on Main Street, which... Read more
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