Butler County Emergency Services is reminding residents about the new emergency alert system. The county is now using the service Regroup, which alerts residents by text and email on emergen... Read more

Independence Health System is still operating at a loss, but is making improvements. The combination of Butler Health System and Excela Health had an operating loss of $7.4 million in the se... Read more

While Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget is asking for a more than five percent increase in spending compared to this year, there isn’t any additional funding coming to community colleges. Accor... Read more

A Mars man is facing charges after being accused of leading police on a chase while driving under the influence of alcohol. On Thursday, officers identified a vehicle speeding along Route 22... Read more

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is planning a late-season pheasant release later this week. The commission is releasing over 8,000 pheasants across the state this Wednesday and Thursday. Lo... Read more

PennDOT may soon be updating systems to more efficiently update vehicle insurance coverage. Currently, state law requires PennDOT to suspend vehicle registrations for three months if they ar... Read more

The state Department of Agriculture is continuing its fight against the bird flu impacting the state’s poultry population. Known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also HPAI, the disease... Read more

This Super Bowl AAA is reminding drivers to prepare ahead to avoid driving impaired after the big game. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are expected to kickoff at 6:20 p.m. tod... Read more

The Butler Rotary is offering the opportunity for local residents to hear about leadership journeys and lessons learned later this week. The AM Rotary is hosting Building Butler: A Community... Read more

Young students in Mars are holding theme days this week as they continue their annual fundraising for heart health. Mars Area Centennial students are encouraged to wear pajamas tomorrow for... Read more

Seven Pennsylvanians will be taking part in the Olympics this year including one from Western Pennsylvania. 32-year-old Vincent Trocheck from Pittsburgh will be playing forward for team USA... Read more

This month is the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and Slippery Rock University has numerous programs planned to mark the occasion. More than 15 activities will include a Karaoke Gam... Read more

I-79 has been shut down in both directions after a mass crash due to icy conditions in Jackson Township. Just after 10 a.m., crews were called to I-79 in north and south at the Evans City an... Read more

Crews have shut down a portion of I-79 northbound after an accident and icy conditions. Just after 8:00 a.m. a call came into the Butler County 911 center for a vehicle accident between a co... Read more

A Cranberry Township man accused of sexually assaulting a child, then sending the video to the child is now seeing his case move to federal court. In August, Cranberry Township Police charge... Read more

Preparations are underway for a variety of delicious options this weekend to benefit the community meal program. A Grab and Go Soup Sale is planned for Saturday (tomorrow) from 11 a.m. to 2... Read more

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is encouraging residents to take precautions as scammers continue to try to trick consumers. According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, one such p... Read more

Extras are needed for a television show that is filming in Pittsburgh. The Mayor of Kingstown is set to begin filming its final season later this year. The TV show starring Jeremy Renner wil... Read more

Another Butler County Symphony performance is set for this weekend. The next show is Saturday and is called “Voices of America: From Within and Afar.” The evening will showcase pieces native... Read more

Pennsylvania students looking to pursue a degree in a high demand field in-state and willing to stay in state after graduation are invited to fill out a Grow PA Grant application. The Pennsy... Read more