A new statewide training program looks to inform young drivers of being safe in work zones. Pennsylvania’s New Driver Work Zone Safety Program uses videos, infographics, and testimonials to... Read more

A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash at the Switchback track. The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday at the racetrack on Route 8 North in Muddy Creek Township. Dispatchers... Read more

Butler County is offering a new drive-thru drop off for ballots. The drive-thru will be located in the election office’s parking lot on West Cunningham Street. The drop-off location will be... Read more

Crews were called to a small house fire in the City of Butler Saturday night. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 9 p.m. for a fire at a home in the 300 block of East... Read more

After splitting with the joint police force in Seven Fields, Evans City is bringing back a local police force. Evans City officials say they have created a “hybrid force” that utilizes two o... Read more

Butler County is once again seeing a high rate of tax collection. According to the latest financial report, Butler County is on track to hit their target goal of 98 percent tax collection. O... Read more

Cranberry Township will begin celebration of a traditional Indian holiday later this week. Deepavali otherwise known as Diwali or The Festival of Lights is a five-day celebration that symbol... Read more

Local people able to donate blood are asked to consider making an appointment for later this week. The American Red Cross is holding a blood donation opportunity tomorrow (Monday) from 11:30... Read more

Online courses beginning later this week will provide information about land use ordinances. Penn State Extension is offering the webinar titled “Subdivision and Land Development Regulation... Read more

Students at a local school district are again observing Red Ribbon Week with a variety of theme days. Red Ribbon Week begins Monday and runs through Friday in the Mars Area School District.... Read more

There is still time for individuals and businesses from the private sector to submit proposals for transportation projects to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT’s Office... Read more

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local residents have two opportunities to dispose of old unused prescription drugs responsibly. The first event is an annual event in... Read more

A local lawmaker is being recognized by an organization that helps promote small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business named State Senator Scott Hutchinson as one of th... Read more

While many opt for haunted houses and scary movies the weekend before Halloween, the Butler AM Rotary is offering an opportunity to laugh instead. Three entertainers are part of the sixth an... Read more

A local state representative is hosting a paper shredding event this weekend. Representative Aaron Bernstine is holding the free shedding event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Forw... Read more

The Slippery Rock University Department of Dance is preparing for a performance this weekend. The department is hosting its annual Faculty and Guest Artist concert on Saturday beginning at 7... Read more

The sale of the Butler Area Sewer Authority to Pennsylvania American Water continues to progress closer to completion. After the Commonwealth Court denied an appeal by the Summit and Center... Read more

Butler County is updating their Right-to-Know policy. County officials say they’ve seen an uptick in right-to-know requests over the last three years. This year alone there has been over 300... Read more

The Mars community is mourning the loss of a student. Alex Kinch was a junior at Mars High School who passed away unexpectedly this week. Kinch was a member of the boys soccer team and also... Read more

Police have charged a Mars woman for allegedly stealing over $10,000 from another woman posing as a psychic. Police have charged 37-year-old Sophia Williams, also known as Victoria White, wi... Read more