PennDOT is warning drivers that they could see delays on I-80 as a “superload” makes it way westbound. A truck will be hauling a nearly 300 ton piece of equipment this weekend. It started it... Read more
If you had a live Christmas tree in your house and haven’t taken it down yet, fire officials say you should do it soon. Adam Thiel is Philadelphia’s Fire Commissioner and he has a very simpl... Read more
Local COVID cases are continuing to rise at one of the highest rates since the beginning of the pandemic. There were over 2,800 new cases for Butler County over the past seven days—that’s up... Read more
A significant winter storm is heading our way later this weekend. Our newsroom spoke with AccuWeather Chief Meterologist Jonathan Porter who said Winter Storm Izzy could pack a powerful punc... Read more
If you have an older cell phone that still relies on 3G, state officials say you’re going to need a new phone soon. Mobile carriers are preparing to eliminate 3G networks across Pennsylvania... Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Biden cannot implement his COVID vaccine mandate for large businesses in the country. Biden had wanted the mandate to be in place for business... Read more
Prospective candidates who are interested in serving a two-year term on Butler City Council are again encouraged to express their intentions. Now that Bob Dandoy has moved into the role of M... Read more
A local firefighter has been honored with membership into an elite regional emergency response group. During Thursday’s Butler City Council meeting, Councilman Larry Christy and Chief Chris... Read more
PennDOT Drivers License and Photo Centers are closing for the holiday weekend. Starting Saturday through Monday, all DMV locations will be shut down for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Drivers c... Read more
Butler City Council anticipates taking out a loan to purchase vehicles and pave streets later this year. At Thursday’s Agenda Setting Meeting, Council discussed a motion to direct the City C... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for help in researching turkeys. Information is being collected for the next two months that aims to help the commission assess sites for the poten... Read more
The continued financial recovery of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler again allows for a modest employee raise. According to Treasurer Brian McCafferty, the Authority’s balan... Read more
Four more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Tuesday. The... Read more
Butler County’s longtime director of veteran services has retired. John Cyprian officially retired from the county after 30 years. He said his staff and their talents made him confident the... Read more
January is National Radon Action Month and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is urging everyone to test their homes for radon gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioa... Read more
A local lawmaker is continuing to advance legislation that would provide retirement savings and stock ownership for employees while keeping businesses in Pennsylvania with a tax free exit op... Read more
The South Butler County School District is continuing to move forward with the process of a high school renovation. At their meeting Wednesday night, school board members approved a motion t... Read more
A local organization is looking to fill a part-time position that will help to strengthen the system of care for individuals and families in the Butler Community. The Executive Committee of... Read more
As the pandemic continues on, a local education official says that he’s been noticing more students struggling with mental health. Butler Area School Superintendent Dr. Brian White says he’s... Read more
The new acting secretary of health in Pennsylvania is encouraging state residents to be responsible with COVID cases surging. Keara Klinepeter officially took over the Department of Health’s... Read more
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