A New Castle man has been indicted on charges of violating federal gun and drug laws. Department of Justice officials say 31-year-old Samuel Cheeks illegally possessed firearms and ammunitio... Read more
Slippery Rock University has decided to cancel their annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. This event had been scheduled to take place Saturday, February 15th at the Slippery Rock Town... Read more
A new scholarship from the state could help students pay for college. Governor Tom Wolf announced that he is proposing the Nellie Bly Scholarship, named for the trailblazing journalist who a... Read more
Butler County Commissioners approved an agreement with an engineering firm this morning to help reduce the chance of flooding in parts of Southwestern Butler County. This was the next step a... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is proposing investment in workforce, schools, and communities with no new taxes as part of his annual budget address. Wolf introduced his $36 billion spending proposal dur... Read more
A project to improve and replace 56 poles and street lights along Main Street in the city of Butler is moving steadily toward completion. The project includes replacing the existing lights o... Read more
Local lawmakers are reacting to the new budget plan unveiled by Governor Tom Wolf for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Republican State Senator Scott Hutchinson expressed concern about spending $800... Read more
104 general season elk license holders are getting ready to head out into the woods for the beginning of general elk season on Monday The areas that permit elk hunting are located in the cen... Read more
With clocks rolling back across most of the country this weekend, the American Red Cross is suggesting now is the perfect time to take precautions against home fires. The end of Daylight Sav... Read more
As many families find themselves with more candy than they know what to do with, students at the Mars Area School District are holding a collection this week. The Mars Area Centennial School... Read more
Knoch High School is confirming that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. District Superintendent Dr. David Foley sent a letter to parents last night, informing them that the student... Read more
Pennsylvania hunters will head back out into the woods this weekend for the fall wild turkey season. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, recent population trends will determine th... Read more
A virtual event at Slippery Rock University will educate students, faculty and staff about online safety and dangers. As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the 7th annual Cybers... Read more