Crews are on the scene of a crash Tuesday morning on Chicora Road (Route 68) in Oakland Township. The accident happened around 6 a.m. in the 800 block of Chicora Road—about a quarter-of-a-mi... Read more
Work is set to begin tomorrow on a stretch of Evans City Road in Forward Township. There will be lane restrictions Wednesday through Friday in between Old Route 68 and Ash Stop Road as crews... Read more
Work is continuing to progress on the Roebling Workshop and replica Brooklyn Bridge in Saxonburg. The wire shop was recently lifted and is in the process of being put back into place. In the... Read more
The Pennsylvania State Police are opening up their next hiring cycle. The process will select cadets and then train them to become state police troopers. The training lasts about 28 weeks an... Read more
There’s still time to submit a proposal for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Innovation Projects. The public-private partnership is an opportunity to submit unsolicited propos... Read more
State police are ramping up efforts to target drivers with unpaid tolls. Police are launching another statewide toll enforcement initiative this month. They are targeting drivers who have su... Read more
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Brady Township. The accident happened Saturday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Ro... Read more
A Butler man has been charged with animal cruelty after one dog was found dead and a second living in deplorable conditions in Butler Township. Last Friday, officers were called to a home on... Read more
Peoples Natural Gas is alerting customers that the Dollar Energy Fund is now open and information is available on who can apply. Customers can receive a one-time payment from the Dollar Ener... Read more
The Portersville Steam Show is hosting their Fall Fling this weekend. The event is the final show of the year for the Northwest PA Steam Engine and Old Equipment Association. The highlight o... Read more
The Public Utility Commission has passed stricter rules over looking to protect Pennsylvanian’s and preserving the electric grid. By a unanimous vote, the PUC approved a rule that will subje... Read more
With September now in the rearview mirror, the National Weather Service says it ranked as one of the wettest in history. The Pittsburgh region recorded 5.03 inches of rain last month, placin... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue continued 2026 with tax collections totaling $4.8 billion last month. Revenue from sales tax in February totaled $1.3 billion while personal income tax... Read more
Pennsylvania students are once again invited to participate in a statewide art contest. Auditor General Tim DeFoor is encouraging kids in grades K through 12 to make submissions to design th... Read more
Forward Township officials have delayed a decision regarding the recommendation of a plan to allow a data center to be built. The Thursday evening meeting of the township’s planning commissi... Read more
The man accused of killing 15-year-old Aiden Lutz in October 2023 is set to go to trial later this fall with a new judge. Jury selection will begin on November 16th and the expectations is 4... Read more
During his stop in Butler earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging secretary commented on a recent report criticizing his office. Auditor General Tim DeFoor released a report... Read more
Butler County Community College will be honoring two more graduates as part of this year’s Oak Hills Celebration. The late Glenn Miller and Rebecca Clouse were named as this year’s Distingui... Read more
A local lawmaker is facing accusations he allegedly used a homophobic slur earlier this week. PennLive is reporting that State Representative Aaron Bernstine is facing accusations that he ca... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital is now officially a part of the West Virginia Health System. The announcement was made this morning that the hospital and all of its affiliates will now be operating... Read more
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