A portion of I-79 in Lancaster Township was shut down for a time Thursday after a serious crash. The accident happened just after 3:30 p.m. in the northbound lane, a few miles north of the Z... Read more
Crews responded to a small fire after a home was hit by lightning. It happened at a home in the 100 block of Pemberly Drive in Cranberry around 9:15 p.m. Dispatchers say the home was hit by... Read more
A Grove City man is facing charges after being accused of assaulting a pastor in Mercer County. On Tuesday just before 8:30 pm, police were called to the Grove City Alliance Church for an ac... Read more
The annual Butler Road Race happens tomorrow. It’s the 51st edition of the race, which takes place in Downtown Butler. Racers can decide if they will run the 5-mile or 2K. Both races start o... Read more
The improvement work at the Butler City Building continues to progress. After making repairs due to a burst water pipe last fall, Council has been making additional improvements to many area... Read more
Over a thousand classic cars are expected to line Main Street this Sunday for Cruise-a-Palooza. This is the 31st cruise and its once again set in Downtown Butler. The event officially runs f... Read more
The deadline to pay real estate taxes at face value for some residents in Butler County is approaching. Treasurer Diane Marburger says the final day to pay taxes at face value is this Tuesda... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is taking action in order prevent the spread of the measles. After a reported 84 measles cases in Pennsylvania the DOH has administrated over 1,300 vacc... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library is offering an opportunity for local residents to explore the night sky later this week. The Oil Region Astronomical Society will lead a Stargazing event on We... Read more
There could be delays on a couple of major highways today. PennDOT officials say two wide loads will be working their way through Western PA over the next two days. The trucks will be haulin... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly is supporting an effort to bring in federal money to help complete the Route 228 project. Kelly wrote a letter to the Department of Transportation in support of the co... Read more
The Slippery Rock School Board approved a balanced budget for the 2026-27 school year that includes a tax increase. The school board passed a budget of $40.3 million with a 1.9 mill tax incr... Read more
A bill that would create more oversight and regulation for tax credits provided to charter schools has passed through the state house. The Closing EITC (Educational Tax Credit) Reporting Gap... Read more