A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help a young local couple critically injured in a crash on Route 8 earlier this week. Zach and Jenny Martin were on their way to work Wednesday mornin... Read more
The South Butler County School Board will consider the purchase of two additional metal detectors as administrators work to make the screening process more efficient. Superintendent Dr. Davi... Read more
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf was at Slippery Rock University yesterday talking with students and administrators about efforts to combat campus sexual assault. The governor launched the sta... Read more
We now have more information about the accident Wednesday morning on Route 8 that resulted in multiple injuries. The three vehicle crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at Route 8 South and Airpor... Read more
The average price for gas in Western PA is a little cheaper this week, according to AAA. A gallon of gas costs averages $2.75 across Western PA. Meanwhile in Butler—it’s four cents cheaper t... Read more
One of the nation’s largest retailers is about to make some changes to their policies about firearms. Walmart will stop selling certain kinds of ammunition including short-barrel rifle ammun... Read more
The Chairman of the Butler County Republican Committee is asking Pennsylvania’s governor to advance attorney William “Wink” Robinson to the Butler County Court of Common Pleas bench. Attorne... Read more
At least one person was injured as a result of an accident Tuesday afternoon in Butler. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 5 p.m. for a two vehicle crash on Hanse... Read more
At least one person was injured as a result of an accident Tuesday afternoon in Butler. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 5 p.m. for a two vehicle crash on Hanse... Read more
A Valencia man is facing several charges as a result of an incident last week in Brady Township. According to State Police, troopers attempted to pull over 32-year-old Rocco Colonello on Pro... Read more
A Butler County man is a part of a number of Pennsylvania residents who are heading south to help Red Cross relief efforts as Hurricane Dorian continues to move along the east coast. Robert... Read more
With the new school year underway, officials are reminding students to stay safe when walking to school. Alyson Fulton of the American Trauma Society says crossing the street can be dangerou... Read more
The Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is looking for a couple volunteers to drive boats when a TV crew comes to town. The internationally-televised show “Fishing University” will b... Read more
Multiple crews were called to the scene of a barn fire earlier this weekend in the southern part of Butler County. According to our news partners at WPXI, a fire started late Saturday night... Read more
In local college football from Saturday: Pitt fell to Virginia 30-14 Penn State defeated Idaho 79-7 West Virginia beat James Madison 20-13 The post Local College Football Roundup appeared... Read more
A lot of people will be spending Labor Day Weekend at Moraine State Park. If you’re planning to head out on Lake Arthur- or another waterway- officials are urging you to be safe. Pennsylvani... Read more
As Hurricane Dorian heads for the southeastern United States, utility crews from Pennsylvania are ready to be pressed into service if needed. PECO, formerly known as the Philadelphia Electri... Read more
Researchers at SRU are investigating the effects of e-cigarette use. Data shows the use of vaporizers and other inhaling devices has become increasingly common on college campuses in recent... Read more
Pennsylvania officials are hoping to lower the risk of lead poisoning through mandated blood testing for children. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is backing legislation to require testing that mee... Read more
If you find yourself on Butler County’s Slippery Rock University campus on Friday, you might see a lot of green and white- even more than usual. Friday, Aug. 30 is national College Colors Da... Read more
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