Whole milk could soon be returning to schools. A new bill was advanced by the state House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Whole milk was removed from schools in 2010 in favor of 2%... Read more
Pennsylvania payrolls saw a big jump this past month according to the latest numbers from the Department of Labor. In non-farming industries, payrolls jumped by 34,000 in February. The growt... Read more
A bill that advocates say would bring more transparency to state government is a step closer to becoming law. The bill would require lawmakers to have an easily accessible online database of... Read more
A vacant building at a farm in Middlesex Township was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 3 p.m. for a barn fire near a trai... Read more
It was a wintry mix that hit the area early this morning. Various parts of Butler County saw freezing rain, sleet, snow, or just rain at different times throughout the morning. The mixed bag... Read more
Residents who had to pay for funeral expenses as a result of a death caused by COVID-19 may be eligible for federal assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up a COVID-19... Read more
Three out of the four state house races in Butler County will have competitive primaries in the newly redrawn districts. A number of Republican candidates are getting involved in the races,... Read more
There’s still time for local first responders to enjoy a night at the ballpark courtesy of a security company. Guardian Protection is celebrating Police and Firefighters Appreciation Night b... Read more
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no tickets matched the six numbers drawn on Friday. The jackpot will now grow to an estimated $790million. Tuesday’s jackpot is expected to... Read more
Officials at a local state park will lead participants on an interesting and educational tour later this week. On Thursday (July 28th), staff at Moraine State Park will lead a kayaking event... Read more
Drivers in the City of Butler could see some delays this evening as motorcycles invade downtown. It’s the kickoff event for Butler Bikes and BBQ, as bikers will be gathering around 5 p.m. at... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey is taking issue with high housing prices and believes federal policy is part of the reason to blame. He spoke during a Senate Banking Committee hearing this w... Read more
With temperatures expected to be near 90 degrees this weekend, officials with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission are offering tips to conserve some energy. “Circulate with fans around... Read more