The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 2-1 to the Detroit Red Wings last night in exhibition hockey at PPG Paints Arena. The Pens went 0-for-5 on power plays in the game. None of the Penguins top 13 p... Read more

Students from Seneca Valley High School are being recognized and considered for prestigious scholarships. Seniors Lucas Boyle, Alexander Kim, and Shivani Umesh are semifinalist in the 69th M... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly has introduced a bipartisan bill that aims to bring more investment into mental health research. The bill is called the “Mental Health Research Accelerator Act and it... Read more

A new feature at the waterpark in Cranberry is on tap to be ready for next summer. Officials with the township say the sand play area at the waterpark is causing issues with the pump system,... Read more

The public is invited to a fundraising event planned for later this week to help protect local children. The 2nd annual Little Hearts Benefit event will be held Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at S... Read more

At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a crash involving a motorcycle Wednesday afternoon in Brady Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 5 p... Read more

A family in Westmoreland County is suing a nursing home in Lower Burrell saying their mother was allegedly killed by a former nurse, who is also facing homicide charges in Butler. 40-year-ol... Read more

Western Pennsylvanian’s Chief Medical Officers are reminding residents to get vaccinated and what to do if you are sick as respiratory virus season is here. The 14 chief medical officers fro... Read more

A local township is reminding residents of simple steps for Fire Prevention Month. As temperatures begin to drop Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Department has some basic steps people can... Read more

Owners of a local facility will be able to move forward with plans for a members-only health club following a decision by the Butler Township Zoning Hearing Board. Wednesday night the board... Read more

Those looking for a fun time with friends while supporting a great cause are invited to a Ladies Day Out event this weekend. St. Barnabas Charities is presenting this activity from 11:30 a.m... Read more

The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during the rest of this week. Teens and tweens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in a program ca... Read more

Another big prize is up for grabs in the Powerball drawing tonight. The estimated jackpot is at $1.2 billion. This is the third largest drawing in Powerball history. The last winning ticket... Read more

Seneca Valley is getting ready for Homecoming festivities later this week. A Homecoming Carnival will begin Thursday at 5 p.m. at the district’s secondary campus with food booths and game bo... Read more

One person was taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning after being hit by a train. The accident happened around 4:30 a.m. below the bridge on South Monroe Street in the City of Butler.... Read more

Police have confirmed that a Butler resident died in a fatal crash involving a tractor trailer last week on I-79 in Allegheny County. The accident happened last Thursday morning on I-79 just... Read more

A Kittanning man has been convicted of domestic violence and sexual assault of multiple young women and girls. According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, 25-year-old Zachary... Read more

State police say there is a heavy police presence in a neighborhood in the Connoquenessing area this morning. The police are near The Woodlands development, which is just off of Route 528. T... Read more

Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in a couple upcoming blood drives. The first American Red Cross drive is taking place tomorrow (Wedne... Read more

As McConnells Mill State Park observes 66 years of existence, a presentation later this week will take a closer look at that history. A gathering is planned from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the... Read more