A bill that would allow parents to opt out masking requirements inside schools has passed the Senate education committee. Advocates of the bill argue that it’s government overreach to requir... Read more

Pennsylvania’s largest public pension fund is coming under further scrutiny from federal investigators. The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into allegations of improper compens... Read more

Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early yesterday morning on I-80. Details are still sketchy surrounding the crash that happened around 4:30 a.m. Monday in the westbound l... Read more

State fire officials are taking time this week to spread the word about the fall forest fire season. Leaders say despite some of the heavy rain that we’ve received this summer, the state sti... Read more

Those looking for employment are invited to visit one of two upcoming job fairs being held in the region by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The first one is taking place in Ar... Read more

PennDOT is looking for feedback on construction projects and other transportation-related issues. The survey asks a variety questions dealing with how people receive roadway information and... Read more

A local organization is presenting free online program dealing with ongoing mental issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family to Family evidence-based educational classes for family... Read more

Butler County Community College welcomed a number of former and current elected officials to the groundbreaking ceremony of a new facility in neighboring Armstrong County last week. The new... Read more

Slippery Rock University has approved their budget for the upcoming year. The council of trustees voted to accept the $144 million budget for 2021-22. There is also around a projected $776,0... Read more

Some local Butler Transit routes will be up-and-running this morning. The authority announced yesterday that routes 1 and 3 would be running a reduced schedule today. The rides will go back... Read more

For 80 years, Butler County residents have tuned in to hear WISR on 680 AM. And now, they can hear it on the FM dial too. WISR is officially on the air at 107.5 FM. Recently, the FCC allowed... Read more

A shortage of glass bottles is impacting local beverage retailers. According to our news-partners at WPXI-TV, beer distributors in Butler County and around the region are experiencing a shor... Read more

Nine more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital in less than a week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Thu... Read more

The Butler Health System will begin administering Pfizer vaccine booster shots starting Monday. Late last week the CDC announced that the following groups are eligible to receive a booster s... Read more

An Ellwood City man was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in northern Butler County. The accident happened last Friday around 8:45 p.m. in Slippery Rock Township on Franklin... Read more

With no winner Saturday night, the Powerball jackpot is now up to $545 million. There has not been a winner of the Powerball since early June. The next drawing is tonight. If a person matche... Read more

The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a four-game series sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies following a 6-0 victory Sunday. Starting pitcher Max Kranick earned the victory with five shutout innings... Read more

One person died after an accident late last week in Prospect. According to state police, it happened Friday night around 11:45 p.m. on Route 422 near the main gate of the Big Butler Fairgrou... Read more

Butler Transit Authority says some routes will resume service tomorrow. According to the authority’s website, routes 1 and 3 will start again tomorrow. However, they will only run through Tr... Read more

We told you last week that the Butler Area School District was a recipient of a $70,000 grant via Remake Learning to go toward “green initiatives.” So what are those programs the district ha... Read more