A woman from Fenelton is out hundreds of dollars after an online scam. State police say they received a report about a theft in mid-March. When they investigated, police found a 20-year-old... Read more
The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board is offering a scholarship opportunity for local students. The scholarship is for students pursuing a career in cybersecurity, robotics, engineering,... Read more
An investigation is underway after ICE detained more than a dozen people at a DMV in Armstrong County. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there were 13 people detained at the... Read more
The Butler County water rescue team was called late last week to help after a boat capsized on Lake Arthur. The incident happened Friday around 1 p.m. at the Bear Run Boat Launch. Dispatcher... Read more
One person was taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash over the weekend. The accident happened Saturday around 1:45 p.m. on Brownsdale Road in Forward Township. Details are not clear,... Read more
A Beaver Falls man has been placed in the Butler County Prison after following a drug bust in Cranberry. On Tuesday, the Butler County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force investigated potent... Read more
Pennsylvania unemployment numbers dropped slightly though January. According to the Department of Labor and Industry, the state unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent, which was down one... Read more
Police are releasing more information on a hit and run that took place last month in Butler Township. The crash happened on March 21 just before 7:30 p.m. on Route 68 near Delwood road. Acco... Read more
A man in the Butler County Prison is now facing additional charges for allegedly assaulting a correction officer. The incident happened on March 29th when officers say 26-year-old Elijah Cla... Read more
As April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is reminding eligible veterans to apply for special benefits. The state... Read more
There’s still time for local residents to join in an effort to save lives. The first of several local Vitalant blood drives in April is planned for Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SRU’s... Read more
Crews will be taking the next steps in a local road project this week. PennDOT officials say that beginning tomorrow (Monday) daylight median work will take place on Route 228 between Mars-V... Read more
A local school organization is seeking donations to help with some teacher and staff appreciation lunches planned for later this month. The Mars Area Elementary PTO is planning luncheons beg... Read more
The Butler Public Library is making some changes to their hours of operation. Library officials say that effective tomorrow the new hours will be Mondays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday... Read more
There’s still time for local government, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and private providers offering services to youth to apply for state funding. The Pennsylva... Read more
Independence Health System is raising awareness of Donate Life Month. The health system has teamed up with the Center for Organ Recovery and Education, better known as CORE, to promote organ... Read more
A Butler County student has received an award for his entry expressing concern about littering. The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program asks students from kindergarten through sixth grade to cre... Read more
Butler Township will begin street sweeping next week. Township officials say the sweepings will begin Monday and continue throughout the week. The work will start in the Lyndora area, before... Read more
Anglers are getting ready for the beginning of trout season this weekend. The season kicks off this Saturday across Pennsylvania. Officials are expecting another big turnout this year. They... Read more
A Slippery Rock University event this weekend will connect families with young children to music. On Saturday, SRU’s Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative Even... Read more
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