A local lawmaker’s bills aiming to help physician assistants is one step closer to becoming law. Senator Joe Pittman says that many schools have physician assistantship programs, but that a... Read more
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Friday from 11 a.m. to [... Read more
A new bill would set protocols for schools if they have to remove a tick from a child at school. The proposal was approved by the Senate’s Education Committee earlier […] Read more
The Butler Health System is now administering Pfizer vaccine and booster shots at two locations. The vaccine clinics are at the Butler Memorial Hospital Tower Entrance as well as the [... Read more
Slippery Rock University is giving an official title to their new performing arts center. The complex actually consists of three different buildings, which will be known as Stoner East, Ston... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents of an upcoming deadline to apply for financial assistance with utility bills. Anyone dealing with financial difficulties as... Read more
A bill that would allow parents to opt out masking requirements inside schools has passed the Senate education committee. Advocates of the bill argue that it’s government overreach to requir... Read more
Today is National Coffee Day and the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is unveiling their new coffee trail. It’s the latest self-guided tour that gives county coffee drinkers a [... Read more
Pennsylvania’s largest public pension fund is coming under further scrutiny from federal investigators. The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into allegations of improper compens... Read more
For 80 years, Butler County residents have tuned in to hear WISR on 680 AM. And now, they can hear it on the FM dial too. WISR is officially on […] Read more