State police say there was a significant increase in the number of illegal drugs seized this past year. Around $72 million in drugs were confiscated by state police in 2021—that’s nearly twi... Read more
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about traditional neighborhood development. A 75 minute webinar on the successes and challenges of different neighborhood d... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is weighing in on Congressional redistricting. The Democratic governor released his own proposed map for 17 seats in Congress. Republicans pushed back against the proposal,... Read more
Federal and state officials are touting a new bill that provides new money for bridge repairs in Pennsylvania. $1.6 billion in federal funds will be going toward bridge projects in the Keyst... Read more
Five more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on Frida... Read more
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of facilities are closed. All county and federal government offices and courts are closed. The PennDOT license center is also closed. Banks a... Read more
The Butler Health System COVID testing tent is delaying their opening today. The testing facility on Delwood Road in Butler will be open from noon until 4 p.m. Meanwhile, the Butler Health S... Read more
A former hedge fund manager and U.S. Treasury official is joining the race for Senate. 56-year-old David McCormick announced his bid for the Republican nomination late last week. McCormick c... Read more
A local motorist suffered serious injuries after her car struck a semi last week in Mercer County. According to State Police, a 63-year-old Mercer woman was traveling on Route 173 in Worth T... Read more
A powerful winter storm has blanketed Butler with snow. The massive winter storm hit our area starting early yesterday evening, and it’s brought a significant amount of snow with it. Early e... Read more
Due to the anticipated inclement weather, a local service will not be offered on Monday. The Butler Transit Authority has announced that there will be no bus services offered on Monday. Thi... Read more
No injuries were reported following a fire that occurred earlier this weekend in neighboring Armstrong County. According to our news partners at WPXI, a fire started in an old furniture stor... Read more
With a potentially substantial snow storm bearing down on the Western Pennsylvania region, a couple state agencies are urging preparation and caution. The Pennsylvania Department of Transpor... Read more
Another step in the possible sale of the Butler Area Sewer Authority is planned for this week as Butler Township Commissioners will vote on a confidentiality agreement with Pennsylvania Amer... Read more
With the Pennsylvania Farm Show wrapping up this weekend, the half-ton butter sculpture currently on display will not go to waste. The Harvesting More Together sculpture celebrating the role... Read more
Local residents are invited to join in the creation of a themed display at the South Butler Community Library. The South Butler Community Library is creating a Community Wall display for Jan... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging kids to participate in a recognition program by completing a project dealing with litter. The Litter Hawk Youth Award P... Read more
Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Junior Day and the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is marking the occasion with a program. The United Way’s The Question Before Us is a virtual event o... Read more
Crews were on the scene of a crash earlier this morning in Buffalo Township. It happened around 10:15 a.m. on Kepple Road near the Buffalo Golf Course. Dispatchers say the accident involved... Read more
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