New funding is available in the state budget that will go toward helping solve cold cases. The new Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Program, also known as t... Read more
A large number of local residents joined Butler Township police and officials in celebrating National Night Out earlier this week. Over 50 residents of all ages stopped by the Pullman Recrea... Read more
Over the next several weeks, crews will be working on improvements to a park in Zelienople. The work at 4 Corners Park will include tree replenishment, increased parking, and added seating.... Read more
Longtime WISR Morning Show host and on-air personality Dave Malarkey has died. Malarkey passed away last weekend in Butler at the age of 78. The Parker native began his career at WISR in 197... Read more
Two local municipalities are receiving state funding to update traffic lights at two major intersections. The state announced Butler and Cranberry Townships will both receive grant funding.... Read more
A new executive director has been appointed by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Tuesday morning, the Dairymen’s Association announced Patrick Carney will take over the executive dire... Read more
Three local artists are part of a statewide art showcase in Harrisburg that highlights the work of older artists. As part of the second annual Older Artists of PA Showcase, works from Butler... Read more
The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office is reporting that July saw significant tax revenue increases compare to last year. The IFO is reporting the Commonwealth brought in $3.36 billion l... Read more
A local organization is offering a chance to win Steelers tickets to those who donate to efforts to provide mental health programs for children and adults with autism. Glade Run Lutheran Ser... Read more
The man accused of killing 15-year-old Aiden Lutz in October 2023 was back court yesterday attempting to have his case thrown out. 41-year-old Joshua Rivera is attempting to have all charges... Read more
Cranberry Township Police are looking for help in solving a burglary. The township police said they are investigating a burglary that happened between 12:30 and 1 a.m. Tuesday in the Park Pl... Read more
A man accused of intentionally hitting a person with a vehicle in Saxonburg last month had all charges held against him and will now move to the Common Pleas Court. Five counts, including fe... Read more
Slippery Rock University is receiving a major donation to help students studying finance. Joe and Pam Finney donated $500,000 to establish the Finney Finance Lab, which will be housed in the... Read more
Motorists who use a couple of local roadways should be aware of work planned for tomorrow. According to PennDOT, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday night, the rolling closures of the Route 422 She... Read more
Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are joining together to propose a bill that aims to combat the spotted lanternfly. The two were joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to help t... Read more
The state is unveiling a new dashboard that will show vaccination rates at local schools. The new online tool shows the vaccination rate at individual schools, not just the numbers at the co... Read more
A new hiring cycle for men and women interested in becoming State Troopers has opened. Applications are now being accepted for cadet training that takes approximate 28 weeks and includes for... Read more
Gas prices have edged up both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas prices report, the average price for a ga... Read more
As of August 1, Prospect Borough residents can pay their borough and school taxes online. To pay online, go to the borough website and select the drop-down tab under tax collector. County ta... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is beginning a new fiscal year with tax collections totaling just over $3 billion. Revenue from sales tax in July totaled $1.5 billion while personal i... Read more
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