Butler City Council plans to reduce taxes as they move forward with the process of approving the budget for 2026. The total 2026 preliminary balanced general fund budget currently sits at ju... Read more
No students were seriously injured in a school bus crash yesterday afternoon. The accident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Plains Church Road in Cranberry Township. The two-vehicle accident inv... Read more
A Kittanning man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a young child. State police arrested 60-year-old John Toy after an investigation revealed he allegedly sexually abused a nine-year-... Read more
Construction of the new Butler Senior Center continues to progress. County commissioners approved over $50,000 in change orders at yesterday’s public meeting. There have been issues along th... Read more
With the passing of the state budget, funding has started to become available including supplemental funding for school districts. In response to a court ruling that found how Pennsylvania f... Read more
Independence Health System is planning to merge with another healthcare system. Earlier this morning, Independence Health System announced plans to merge with West Virginia University Health... Read more
No one was seriously injured in a crash in Butler Township Tuesday evening. The accident happened around 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and Evans Road. Dispatchers say a... Read more
A wildlife organization in Venango County recently rescued a Bald Eagle in Slippery Rock after receiving a quick tip on its whereabouts. The Tamarack Wildlife Center received a call on Thank... Read more
Fire officials are urging caution over the next few weeks as December ranks as the leading month for home fires in America. Officials with the National Fire Protection Association, known as... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library welcomes community members to take part in some upcoming holiday activities. The library will host a Parkinson’s Disease Informational Talk on Thursday from 1... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will hold their quarterly meetings later this week. Thursday’s schedule begins at 2 p.m. with the Academic and Student Affairs Committee meet... Read more
It’s another major jackpot tonight in the Powerball. The grand prize is worth an estimated $930 million. This is the seventh largest jackpot in Powerball history. The cash option is for $429... Read more
The large Christmas tree in the state capitol was officially lit this week and the ornaments on display are created by seniors across the state. Senior centers all over the state had their v... Read more