Although avian influenza has not yet been observed in Pennsylvania, animal educators are cautioning local flock owners to be aware of the potential for danger. According to Penn State Extens... Read more
Police say a distracted driver was responsible for a four vehicle accident Thursday night in the City of Butler. It happened around 8 p.m. in the 300 block of East Jefferson Street. Police s... Read more
We’ve seen the outpouring of support for the Ukrainian people at a local level through various fundraisers. But, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning residents to be on the lookout for s... Read more
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, is adding his support to legislation that would provide some relief to motorists struggling with high gas prices. Casey joined with othe... Read more
With motorists continuing to experience high prices at the pump, AAA is recommending tips to help make that money go farther. The price of crude oil remains high and with refinery maintenanc... Read more
Winter isn’t over just yet as the area prepares for another round of snowy weather. A winter weather advisory has been issued for Butler County from 10 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday. Acc... Read more
Law enforcement is investigating a death in neighboring Armstrong County. According to State Police, the body of an unnamed but known 40 year old man was found shortly after 9:30 a.m. Thursd... Read more
The city of Butler is moving forward with plans that will allow for significant improvements at Father Marinaro Park. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded Butler with... Read more
Wearing a mask on public transportation appears to be sticking around for another month. President Biden’s administration announced that they would be extending the mask requirement on mass... Read more
It’s that time of the year again—we’re springing ahead this weekend. Daylight Saving Time resumes this Sunday which means we move our clocks up one hour. The jump forward officially happens... Read more
The city of Butler anticipates settling a lawsuit filed by a former Butler City Police Chief nearly three years ago. As part of Thursday’s Agenda-setting meeting, council referenced a motion... Read more
A medical helicopter took one person to a Pittsburgh hospital after a head-on collision this morning in Saxonburg. It happened just before 10 a.m. on Ekastown Road, just past the roundabout.... Read more
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Noe Ortega was in Harrisburg this week testifying before lawmakers about the need for a significant increase in education funding. This comes as Governor Tom... Read more
A local fire company is receiving recognition for having a highly trained group of firefighters. The Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Company recently was named as part of the Participating De... Read more
Motorists traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike should be aware of a road project that could impact traffic today. Crews are working on repairing and reinforcing the shoulder and berm area in... Read more
The nurses at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital are set to strike this weekend. Nurses overwhelmingly rejected the hospital’s latest contract offer that they say only offered slight changes... Read more
Slippery Rock University will receive state grant funding towards the construction of a new building on campus. SRU has planned to build a new facility on the north side of the campus to acc... Read more
A Portersville man is facing charges for possession of child pornography. State police say Cecil Shuck of Muddy Creek Township was taken into custody yesterday morning after an investigation... Read more
The South Butler County School District continues to move forward with the next step in the process of a renovation project. At their meeting Wednesday night, school board members received a... Read more
Students at a local school raised a large amount of money earlier this week to benefit kids in Ukraine. Butler Catholic students and staff raised $2,800 during a “Dress Down Day” on Tuesday... Read more
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