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Crews Called to Barn Fire

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: September 01, 2019In: Featured News

Multiple crews were called to the scene of a barn fire earlier this weekend in the southern part of Butler County. According to our news partners at WPXI, a fire started late Saturday night... Read more

Pa. Crews Ready To Help As Hurricane Dorian Nears

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: August 30, 2019In: Featured News

As Hurricane Dorian heads for the southeastern United States, utility crews from Pennsylvania are ready to be pressed into service if needed. PECO, formerly known as the Philadelphia Electri... Read more

SRU Researchers Investigating Effects Of E-Cigarette Use

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: August 30, 2019In: Featured News

Researchers at SRU are investigating the effects of e-cigarette use. Data shows the use of vaporizers and other inhaling devices has become increasingly common on college campuses in recent... Read more

Officials Urge Water Safety During Labor Day Weekend

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: August 30, 2019In: Featured News

A lot of people will be spending Labor Day Weekend at Moraine State Park. If you’re planning to head out on Lake Arthur- or another waterway- officials are urging you to be safe. Pennsylvani... Read more

SRU Fans Encouraged To Wear Green During College Colors Day

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: August 30, 2019In: Featured News

If you find yourself on Butler County’s Slippery Rock University campus on Friday, you might see a lot of green and white- even more than usual. Friday, Aug. 30 is national College Col... Read more

Police Out In Full Force This Labor Day Weekend

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: August 30, 2019In: Featured News

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is asking motorists to take special care on the roads during this four-day Labor Day weekend. PennDOT has dedicated money for increased impaired... Read more

State Wants To Require Children Get Tested For Lead

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: August 30, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania officials are hoping to lower the risk of lead poisoning through mandated blood testing for children. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is backing legislation to require testing that mee... Read more

GOP Candidate Parnell To Speak At RNC

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 24, 2020In: News

A candidate running for Congress will speak Monday night at the Republican National Convention. Sean Parnell is the GOP’s candidate in the 17th District trying to unseat Democrat Conor Lamb.... Read more

School Zone Traffic Citations Up 32 Percent

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 24, 2020In: News

A new study shows there was an increase in the number of traffic citations inside school zones across the state. According to the Pennsylvania Courts System, last year marked a 32 percent in... Read more

Weekend Update: Six New COVID-19 Cases

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 24, 2020In: News

Butler County had six new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend, according to the state Department of Health. It comes with 243 negative tests, giving the weekend report a 2.4 percent pos... Read more

Butler County Treasurer’s Office Warns of Scam

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: August 23, 2020In: News

The Butler County Treasurer’s Office is warning residents about websites claiming to offer fishing, hunting, and pet licenses. According to Treasurer Diane Marburger, people using an online... Read more

Drought Watch Continues

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: August 23, 2020In: News

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a drought watch for 16 counties including Butler. The Commonwealth Drought Task Force made the determination, which also... Read more

Local Lawmaker to Lead Hearing on Carbon-Tax Emissions Program

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: August 23, 2020In: News

A local lawmaker plans to convene another public hearing later this week to hear information about the impact of the state joining a carbon-tax emissions program. State Representative and Pe... Read more