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

With the Butler Transit Authority being shut down for another day, many area residents are struggling with finding transportation. That’s true for students at Butler County Community College... Read more

An Ellwood City man suffered suspected serious injuries following an incident involving his motorcycle earlier this month in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, the 58-year-ol... Read more

A local lawmaker will convene an informational meeting Monday to discuss price rules and energy markets. State Representative and Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Commit... Read more

Butler County families with young children will have the chance to get more information about developmental milestones through a local screening planned for this week. Lifesteps is offering... Read more

Those interested in learning more about job opportunities with the United States Post Office are welcome to attend an event this week. The Job Fair is being held at the Butler Post Office on... Read more

Local residents will be traveling to Harrisburg this week to meet with lawmakers and discuss state Right to Life legislation. The first ever PA March for Life is planned for 11 a.m. Monday t... Read more

The Mars Area High School will kick off its 2021 Homecoming Celebration with several themed days this week. Monday has been designated as Mocs, Stocks, Socks, and Crocs Day followed by USA D... Read more

A medical helicopter has been called to the scene of a crash in Center Township. It happened on Route 308 (West Sunbury Rd.) near the intersection with Moore Road. Dispatchers say a vehicle... Read more

The Butler Area School District has received a grant that will go toward their green initiative. The Remake Learning organization awarded the district with a $70,000 “Moonshot Grant” toward... Read more

The Butler Area School District has received a grant that will go toward their green initiative. The Remake Learning organization awarded the district with a $70,000 “Moonshot Grant” toward... Read more