Slippery Rock University is unveiling two new programs that will begin next school year. SRU says they will be adding an electrical and computer engineering degree, along with a construction... Read more
Several people including students were injured as a result of an accident involving a school bus Thursday afternoon in Summit Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortl... Read more
Crews are on the scene of an accident involving a school bus this morning in Center Township The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 6:45 a.m. for an accident involving a scho... Read more
PennDOT has announced the reduction or elimination of registration fees for some veterans and retirees. The annual income threshold income for the reduced registration fee of $11 went up fro... Read more
PennDOT is announcing the winners of their annual Paint the Plow contest. Indiana High School won the “fan favorite” award, which was voted online. Keystone High School of Clarion County was... Read more
Active older adults are invited to visit a fun, seasonal event later this week. A Christmas Party will take place Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry... Read more
A local lawmaker has been appointed to a committee to assist veterans statewide. Republican State Representative Tim Bonner has been named as chairman of the Veterans Court Study Committee f... Read more
State Police have announced they are preparing charges against a man in connection with a dog that was left outside of the Humane Society in freezing temperatures. State Police have not anno... Read more
Butler County will be partnering with Armstrong in an effort to receive grant funding to help expand broadband. The proposed plan by Armstrong would be a $15 to $18 million investment in exp... Read more
Butler County received bids for a project to build a new wastewater system at the AC Valley Industrial Park. However, those bids came in higher than expected. Between the new water lines and... Read more
Butler County Commissioners officially approved the 2025 budget. The total budget was just over $257 million; that number includes retirement, human services, and other costs. The general fu... Read more
A local student has received recognition as one of the winners of a contest regarding drug awareness. Attorney General Michelle Henry recently announced that St. Wendelin Catholic School fif... Read more
A local institution was recently named to Princeton Review’s “Green Colleges” list. Slippery Rock University received the honor for the 16th year in a row by demonstrating continued commitme... Read more
Gambling revenue increased once again in November of this year, continuing a trend since sports gambling became legalized. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the total gambl... Read more
The organizers of the Jeep Festival have announced their annual financial awards to non-profits. This year the Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association awarded over $13,000 in financial gifts... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey will speak for the final time today on the Senate floor. The longtime Democratic senator will deliver his farewell address at 3:30 p.m. Casey served as a Penns... Read more
The Butler Art Center will host a week-long art and music festival later this winter. “The Age of Aquarius Art and Music Festival” will be held February 15-22. The event serves as a fundrais... Read more
Adults and children looking for a dose of holiday spirit and festivities are invited to a free event later this week. Hope For the Holidays will take place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at The B... Read more
A Butler woman has been charged after it’s alleged she hit a parked vehicle at a busy intersection. Butler Township Police have charged 25-year-old Sara McGregor after she allegedly hit a pa... Read more
A new survey says Pittsburgh is one of the best cities in America for Christmas. WalletHub released its report on the best places for Christmas celebrations in the country, and listed Pittsb... Read more
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