A bill that would allow schools to serve whole milk has passed through the United States House. The law was sponsored by Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, who has been pushing to... Read more

Police have provided more information on a crash last week that sent two people to the hospital. The three-car accident happened last Wednesday evening on Evans City Road in Forward Township... Read more

The Powerball continues to rise after no one took home the grand prize this week. The estimated jackpot is now at $543 million, with a cash value of $272.2 million. The next drawing for the... Read more

A longtime member of the Butler City Fire Department has passed. Former Butler City Fire Department Captain Frank M. Krainbucher passed at the age of 83 last Wednesday. Frank was born in But... Read more

Healthy community members are encouraged to help a critically low blood supply through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Monday from noon to... Read more

PennDot is hosting a job fair in Armstrong County tomorrow and they are looking to hire for several positions. Starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Armstrong County Maintenance office in Kittanning... Read more

Students at a local school district will engage in holiday theme days this week. As part of Holiday Theme Days, Mars Area School District students will join in on a theme of Grinch Green Day... Read more

With extra decorations around many houses, the holiday season is an important time to take special care when it comes to fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, D... Read more

As many people are working to finish their holiday shopping, officials are warning to watch out for identity theft. AAA is recommending a few steps shoppers can take to keep their personal i... Read more

The Powerball jackpot is shaping up to be a nice Christmas present for someone. This weekend’s estimated jackpot is at $535 million. That’s a cash value of $257 million. There hasn’t been a... Read more

The Salvation Army has nearly reached the half way point of their fundraising goal for the 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania. More than $1 million of the $2.345 million goal has been raise... Read more

These weekend Mars Area High School Student Council is offering a chance to convivence the big guy you have been good this year. On Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria... Read more

A local organization is offering free development and autism checkups next week. On Monday, December 18 Lifesteps will be offering free developmental and autism checks for children birth to... Read more

The man who is being charged in the hit-and-run death of a high school student in Butler was in court for the first time yesterday. Police say 38-year-old Joshua Rivera of Butler hit and kil... Read more

A new law sponsored by a local state representative may soon clear up existing liquor license laws. After being approved in the state senate, House Bill 38 sponsored by State Representative... Read more

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held this weekend to help a local couple dealing with difficult situations. Frank and Barb “Breeze” Menchyk lost all their belongings and two dogs in a... Read more

Eight students were among the latest to graduate from Butler County Community College’s practical nursing program. The students earned their nursing pins during a ceremony earlier this week.... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority is partnering with a mobile app to help riders better track routes. Executive Director John Paul says the “My Stop App” is an easy way to get real-time updates f... Read more

Hundreds of volunteers are expected to gather at North Main Cemetery Saturday morning to honor veterans in a yearly tradition. This is now the fifth year that Wreaths Across America has held... Read more

A local institution of higher learning will be receiving state funding in order to reduce crime and assist victims. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency recently awarded $21,... Read more