A university in the state system is looking to reverse declining enrollment numbers by dropping the price of tuition. The IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) council of trustees will be... Read more
Although the Butler County area saw a major employer close its doors earlier this month, a new study found that Pennsylvania saw the least amount of layoffs at the tail end of last year. Acc... Read more
Casino numbers are down slightly in the state compared to this past fall. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released numbers for January and it showed just over $393 million in revenue—t... Read more
Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease. For the third consecutive update spanning nearly two weeks, no one died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital as a resul... Read more
The South Butler School District is another step closer to changing their name following a new bill that was signed by Governor Tom Wolf. The new law allows school boards to change the distr... Read more
All Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and federal offices and courts are closed today in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Banks and post offices are closed, and there is... Read more
We’re learning more information about an accident involving a tractor trailer that happened last week. The crash took place last Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. on Oneida Valley Road in Wa... Read more
A new 5K race is set for this summer with proceeds benefitting a scholarship fund at Butler Catholic School. The All Saints Parish Twilight 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for July 29th at St.... Read more
A free dance show is coming to the Butler Intermediate High School Tuesday night. Maria Caruso is a nationally known dancer, known for her creative choreography and teaching. She is bringing... Read more
Two motorists were injured following a motorcycle crash that occurred earlier this weekend in Parker Township. According to State Police, 58-year-old Kevin Kinslow of Pittsburgh was riding h... Read more
One motorist was injured following a motorcycle crash that occurred last week in Jefferson Township. According to State Police 61-year-old David McKinney of Cabot was riding his motorcycle o... Read more
PennDOT is continuing early summer road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include bridge cleaning on Route 8 in Middlesex Township and Boydstown Road... Read more
Authorities are continuing to investigate a series of thefts that occurred last week in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, multiple thefts from vehicles parked on Ellwood Roa... Read more