Over 70 new state troopers are joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation. The 172nd cadet class completed 27 weeks of training with a ceremony in Manheim,... Read more
As the weather warms, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding residents to leave young wildlife alone. Officials say while some baby animals might appear abandoned, their mothers are u... Read more
A local student is among the 27 winners announced in a statewide art contest. Landon Pinkerton placed second in the fifth and sixth grade category of the PA Departments of Health, Environmen... Read more
Independence Health System will hold a local blood drive this week. This Community Blood Bank event is planned for Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Butler Memorial Hospital Nixon Sarver Cla... Read more
Elementary students and families in the Mars Area School District are invited to participate in an at-home contest this week. The Family Hockey Puck Upcycle Challenge encourages families to... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is beginning spring road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include drainage work along Gamesland Road in... Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated by the Phillies 5-2 last night. The Pirates did not advance a runner to second base until Bryan Reynolds hit a 2-run home run in the 9th inning. The Pira... Read more
A local school district is making some security changes. According to our news partners at WPXI, Mars Area School District has declined to renew their longtime contract with the Adams Townsh... Read more
A local lawmaker is part of a group preparing to lay out a plan to make Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund solvent again. State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-10th) is participatin... Read more