Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 have risen slightly over the past week. According to the Butler Health System, as of Monday morning 11 patients were hospitalized with COVID... Read more

Crews were on the scene of a house that was struck by lightning earlier this morning in Middlesex Township. Dispatchers say this happened around 8 a.m. at a home in the 200 block of Kozy Cor... Read more

This is National EMS Week, and the Armco Credit Union is making a donation to a local group to help the purchase of a new ambulance. The local financial institution donated $1,000 to Quality... Read more

A former Slippery Rock University student who is now teaching in North Carolina is receiving high praise, and some cash, for being a leader in her field. Victoria Lightfoot is a teacher at M... Read more

Police are providing more information on a serious crash that happened late last week in Forward Township. It happened Friday evening around 9:45 p.m. on Evans City Road. Police say 19-year-... Read more

The North Washington Rodeo will not be having their parade or queen competition this year. Organizers said in a Facebook post that the rodeo had to make cuts in order to make the annual even... Read more

Another candidate that will appear on the ballot in the Republican primary for governor is endorsing another candidate for the position. Just a couple of days after State Senator Jake Corman... Read more

Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for Senate John Fetterman says he’s on his way to a full recovery after suffering a stroke this weekend. Fetterman says he wasn’t... Read more

Voters will head to the polls tomorrow to cast their ballots for the primary election. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman is offering a few reminders for voters that will go in-person t... Read more

As prices at the pump continue to rise, AAA is offering some tips to help save you money. Jana Tidwell is with the travel agency and offers some ways that could make your fill up go further.... Read more

Staff members at a local park will welcome volunteers at a workday session scheduled for later this week. On Friday staff at McConnells Mill State Park will lead a volunteer workday starting... Read more

One person was injured after they were struck by a tree earlier this weekend in Franklin Township. According to our news partners at WPXI, an unidentified man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospi... Read more

One person was injured following an ATV crash that occurred Saturday night in New Castle. According to KDKA, an unidentified man was illegally driving an ATV along city streets in New Castle... Read more

An Ellwood City man was injured while riding his motorcycle earlier this month in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, 58-year-old Todd Kelosky was riding his motorcycle on Riv... Read more

Motorists are advised to be aware of the next step in the Route 228 project in Middlesex Township coming up this week. PennDOT says beginning Monday at 8 p.m. workers will be removing and re... Read more

A local event later this week aims to help homeless veterans while also encouraging healthy activity. VA Butler Healthcare is hosting their 12th annual ‘VA2K Walk and Roll’ on Tuesday from 5... Read more

Special needs adults and their families are invited to learn more about transitioning at an upcoming county-wide event. The Special Needs Consortium and the Institute for Nonprofit Leadershi... Read more

Longtime State Representative Daryl Metcalfe is retiring and won’t seek re-election for the 12th house district. For this upcoming Republican primary election, there are three candidates loo... Read more

The South Butler County School District is moving forward with a new food service management company for next school year. At their meeting earlier this week, South Butler School Board appro... Read more

Local motorcycle riders are invited to an event this weekend in Butler. A Butler Bike Blessing is planned for Saturday at the American Legion Post 778 rain or shine. All motorcyclists and br... Read more