The flu is still being considered widespread in Pennsylvania. In Butler County, there have been 246 confirmed cases of the flu, according to data which ran through last week. Statewide, ther... Read more
Pennsylvania’s leaders have different opinions on the bill that was passed by Congress on Thursday that keeps the government open and avoids another government shutdown. U.S. Congressman Mik... Read more
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, Pennsylvania State Police in our area will be out making sure everyone is as safe as possible on the roads this weekend. Roving and stationary DUI pat... Read more
A widespread power outage overnight knocked out service to roughly 3,000 West Penn Power customers in Butler County. The majority of the outages early Thursday morning were in Center Townshi... Read more
It has been one year since medical marijuana became available to patients in Pennsylvania, and one year since a dispensary opened up in Butler. The medical marijuana dispensary on Pillow Str... Read more
Anxiety disorders and Tourette syndrome could be added to the list of approved conditions for using medical marijuana. The recommendations were made recently by the state’s medical marijuana... Read more
A local lawmaker has introduced legislation that he says would help breweries, wineries, and distilled spirit producers. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, of Butler, recently introduced the Cr... Read more
The city of Butler is giving the public an alternative to attending the next City Council meeting tonight due to the concerns over COVID-19. A physical meeting will still take place at 7 p.m... Read more
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania are continuing to decline both regionally and locally over the last week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of reg... Read more
Slippery Rock University students are participating in online-only classes but a group of SRU staff and students are working to keep students engaged with the University through activities.... Read more
Butler Township has rescheduled the public hearing for a local convenience store hoping to sell beer and wine at one of its stores. The hearing for the Hansen Avenue Speedway gas station and... Read more
According to the daily update from the state’s Department of Health, there are 12,980 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. That’s about 1,500 more since yesterday. Butler County mean... Read more
The Butler Township Commissioners meeting scheduled for tonight will be broadcast live on WBUT-1050 AM. The public is encouraged to listen beginning at 6:30 p.m. and participate by calling 7... Read more