Pennsylvania is filling more state correction officer jobs. According to Department of Correction officials, the state saw a 5.7% drop in vacancy rates this January. Officials believe moving... Read more
A bill introduced by a local legislator that would help protect healthcare workers from surgical smoke is one step closer to becoming law. State Representative Tim Bonner (R-Butler, Mercer)... Read more
An ice storm is moving into Western Pennsylvania and these conditions can be very dangerous. Freezing rain is in the forecast Wednesday night into Thursday morning according to Jason Frazier... Read more
A man from Connecticut has been charged after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars by stealing someone’s identity. Police charged 57-year-old George Burek for withdrawing $8,900 out of a... Read more
Jury selection has begun in the trial of a Pittsburgh woman accused of murder in Butler County two years ago. 28-year-old Amanda Hughes is accused of killing her boyfriend 30-year-old Anthon... Read more
Local Republican lawmakers are weighing in on the proposed budget by Governor Shapiro. State Senator Scott Hutchinson was critical of the budget saying it was “an extremely aggressive spendi... Read more
Police are providing more information on a crash that happened over the weekend on Route 422 that sent one person to the hospital. The two-vehicle accident happened Sunday evening around 5 p... Read more
The Seneca Valley School District is being honored by a state organization for resilience, responsibility, community connections, and strong educational programming. The Pennsylvania School... Read more
Local business people are welcome to celebrate the opening of a new attraction later this week in Cranberry. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Mixer is scheduled from 5:30... Read more
Governor Josh Shapiro gave his yearly budget address in Harrisburg this afternoon and he says the Commonwealth is on the rise. “While there are still many challenges before us and many more... Read more
State health officials are encouraging local municipalities to apply for funding that would create opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity. According to the Pennsylvania D... Read more
The public will be given the opportunity to comment on the future of Pennsylvania outdoor recreation. The online form to comment on the drafted plan is open now until March 3 and it will add... Read more
A local project is among those chosen to receive a state grant to help implement new technology at a farm in Penn Township. The Four Seasons Dairy Farm will be awarded a grant from the PA De... Read more
Another breakout of a deadly deer disease has been found in the state according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Chronic Wasting Disease has been discovered in Northeast Pennsylvania, Lu... Read more
Last week a state commission held a discussion on women’s health and highlighted state resources available. The discussion was held on the University of Pittsburgh campus and it featured the... Read more
An overnight garage fire is impacting traffic this morning on Route 422. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 1:30 a.m. for a garage fire in the 900 block of New Castle Roa... Read more
The amount of revenue the state brought in during January was slightly less than expected. The Department of Revenue announced that collections totaled $3.9 billion last month. This is just... Read more
A new statewide grant aims to better support survivors of sexual violence. A $2.5 million federal grant was awarded to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to establish a sta... Read more
The head of a Pennsylvania agency is stepping down from the position after being asked to reapply. The head of the Office of Consumer Advocate, Patrick Cicero, has resigned saying that new A... Read more
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and IUP have agreed to a new partnership that will give students real-world experience. The hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement f... Read more
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