All schools across Pennsylvania are now closing their doors for the rest of the academic year. “We must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus during this […] Read more
According to the latest update from state health officials, there are now over 18,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. There were positive signs though—especially for Butler Coun... Read more
A teenager is facing charges after he allegedly hit a trooper during a fight at a youth center in Butler County. It happened just after midnight Sunday, when police responded […] Read more
New information now shows that there were two tornadoes that touched down in the region on Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh says the first hit the Tarentum area [... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has approved the 2020-2021 hunting and trapping seasons with a notable first in state history. According to Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans,... Read more
The South Butler County School Board is moving forward with an agreement to lease new computers for older students this fall. One of the items approved during the board’s virtual […] Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an order that allows the state to transfer needed supplies between medical facilities. “This will allow us to move key equipment, like PPE and ventilators,... Read more
A local representative says the state has stopped purchase limits on dairy products at select stores. Rep. Aaron Bernstine of Ellwood City says stores like Walmart and Giant Eagle are [... Read more
United States Senator Bob Casey is one of the national lawmakers calling for funding to support local journalism and media through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 20 senators [... Read more
A number of Butler County residents experienced a power outage Wednesday morning following strong overnight storms. A mix of powerful winds and lightning rolled through the area just after m... Read more