The South Butler School District is crediting the person who used an early warning system with avoiding a potential threat to the safety of students and staff. In a letter to parents on Mond... Read more

Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease. No one died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. According t... Read more

The pension fund that covers Pennsylvania teachers is continuing to come under scrutiny for what some call a lack of transparency. The Public School Employee Retirement System pension—known... Read more

Police are investigating a reported shooting that happened over the weekend in New Castle. It took place around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in a parking lot of a Walmart on West State Street. Details a... Read more

A new study reveals the average life expectancy of a Pennsylvanian. The report comes from the National Center for Health Statistics, and the Keystone State falls in the lower half of the U.S... Read more

A portion of Route 8 is closed in Hampton Township. A vehicle slammed into a wall at the intersection of Route 8 and Duncan Avenue around 5 a.m. There was significant damage done to the vehi... Read more

Grove City College is partnering with a major healthcare provider that will give students a chance to get more work experience. The Mercer County-based school announced that they have signed... Read more

About 100 new homes will be built as part of a development in southern Butler County. According to our news partners at WPXI, Buffalo Township supervisors approved the plan to add homes to t... Read more

Police say a man crashed his truck and fled the scene after an accident in Summit Township late last week. State police say 33-year-old Paul Shaffer of Harmony was driving north on Simon Dri... Read more

As the state system of higher education deals with declining enrollment and pressure to raise tuition, officials say that trend has actually led to an interesting outcome. PASSHE Chairman Da... Read more

More details are emerging about Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to cut corporate taxes. In last week’s budget address, Wolf proposed cutting the Corporate Net income tax, which currently stands at... Read more

No serious injuries were reported following a one car crash that occurred last week in Clay Township. According to State Police, a 36-year-old Petrolia woman was traveling on North Washingto... Read more

No injuries were reported after a vehicle struck a utility pole earlier this weekend in Slippery Rock Township. According to State Police, a 37-year-old Slippery Rock man was traveling on Ra... Read more

A Slippery Rock University professor will be recognized by a regional professional organization at an upcoming event in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Section of the American Society of Civil En... Read more

A local organization has chosen a new group of residents to take on positions of leadership. Republican Women of Butler County recently swore in several newly elected officers at a meeting h... Read more

Many people could be placing themselves and others in harm’s way following a Super Bowl party by choosing to drive drunk. According to AAA East Central, those consuming alcohol at the many b... Read more

Local residents are invited to look ahead to the coming spring with a little help from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The Game Commission’s Howard Nursery has wildlife biologist approved... Read more

The Carnegie Science Center is providing an opportunity for adults to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a gathering later today. The Science Center’s next 18+ event with the theme of The Scienc... Read more

Inflation surged to 7.5 percent this past year—one of the largest jumps in U.S. history. But, what impact could that have on your investments? We spoke with local financial advisor Howie Pen... Read more

Ahead of the Super Bowl this Sunday, Pittsburgh is garnering recognition as the top football city in America. According to WalletHub, the Steel Town was ranked as the top city for football f... Read more