Another local attorney has announced plans to run for the open judge seat in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. Matt Fischer is a sole-practitioner attorney with 30 years […] Read more
A local lawmaker has been named to a prominent position on a national legislative committee. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, of Butler, will serve as the lead Republican on the House [... Read more
We dealt with icy roads on Wednesday morning, and we’re expected to deal with possibly several inches of snow this weekend, but there is a storm system in between to […] Read more
It wasn’t snow– but rather ‘light freezing drizzle’ that caused problems for drivers– and walkers– early Wednesday morning. The drizzle started falling about 4:30 a.m. leaving a light glaze... Read more
The South Butler School District is dealing with another potential threat to the safety of students and staff. In a letter to parents on Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. David Foley said [... Read more
A trailer is likely a total loss following a fire Tuesday night in Jefferson Township. The fire call came about 9:30 p.m. for a blaze on West Red Oak Court- […] Read more
The Mars School Board has committed not to increase their tax millage rate for next year above the index set by the state. The board made the decision by a […] Read more
Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission is making residents aware of recent increases to the cost of electricity. According to the PUC, West Penn Power residential customers will likely see... Read more
Butler City Council has finalized the adoption of a budget for 2020 that does not raise taxes. Council unanimously voted to adopt the nearly $9.5 million budget during a meeting […] Read more
The new year will mean a new system for permitted parking at Slippery Rock University. The new ePermit parking system will use a license plate recognition system which eliminates the [... Read more
A mother and two young children were flown to a Pittsburgh hospital this morning after their house in Armstrong County caught on fire. Our news partners at WPXI say a […] Read more
Slippery Rock University has named a new man to lead their fundraising office. School officials announced Dennis Washington as the new vice president of advancement for the University. Washi... Read more
Legislation authored by a local lawmaker that would change the parole process for violent offenders is one step closer to becoming a law. State Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s (R-10th) House Bill [... Read more