Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease. For the third consecutive update spanning nearly two weeks, no one died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital as a resul... Read more

Traffic was delayed briefly this morning in Evans City. A two vehicle accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on South Washington Street at Van Buren Street. Dispatchers say there was at least on... Read more

Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is set for surgery today. Zubik said he needs the surgery to repair a significant tear in his left shoulder. His doctors say he won’t be able... Read more

The annual Thon fundraiser at Penn State brought in a record-setting figure this past weekend. The dance marathon event celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and raised more than $13.7 m... Read more

The South Butler School District is another step closer to changing their name following a new bill that was signed by Governor Tom Wolf. The new law allows school boards to change the distr... Read more

All Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and federal offices and courts are closed today in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Banks and post offices are closed, and there is... Read more

We’re learning more information about an accident involving a tractor trailer that happened last week. The crash took place last Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. on Oneida Valley Road in Wa... Read more

A local business owner and current school board member is seeking a seat in the state house of representatives. John Kennedy of Middlesex Township announced that he will run for either the 8... Read more

Pennsylvania’s former acting secretary of health has a new job. Alison Beam is joining UPMC as the chief government relations officer. Beam was named acting health secretary in late December... Read more

A local motorist was injured following a one car crash that occurred late last week in Slippery Rock Township. According to State Police, a 21-year-old Zelienople man was traveling on Route... Read more

No serious injuries were reported following a one car crash that occurred last week in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, a 25-year-old New Castle man was traveling on Route... Read more

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is encouraging residents to join in an upcoming online gathering. The “Be Utility Wise” Virtual Human Services Conference is planned for Tuesday fr... Read more

Those looking for help with the challenge of too much stuff at home can learn some tips this week in Cranberry Township. Two authors and Certified Professional Organizers will present a clas... Read more

Those interested in getting an up-close look at Pennsylvania’s wildlife without leaving the comforts of home once again have a chance to do so courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. A... Read more

An online event later this week will provide information for livestock owners about how to improve operations. Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. tit... Read more

The PA Department of Transportation is advising motorists that state route 356 northbound and southbound will have lane closures starting at 7:00 a.m. today. The road will be closed at the i... Read more

Slippery Rock University will soon officially beginning the search for the school’s next president. According to SRU trustee Jeff Smith who what involved in the last president search in 2018... Read more

International Recreational Therapy Month continues at Slippery Rock University with an annual event this weekend. Adaptive Sports Day is an effort of the SRU Recreational Therapy Club with a... Read more

As school transportation providers across the nation continue to struggle with a shortage of bus drivers, Pennsylvania will not permit companies based in the Keystone state from taking advan... Read more

After the downpour last evening, there are still many areas dealing with flooding issues this morning. We’ve already heard of multiple calls to the 911 Center for vehicles that are stuck in... Read more