The number of local COVID cases went down over the past week. According to the Department of Health, there were 92 new cases of COVID since last Monday—that’s down about […] Read more
A recent complaint about Slippery Rock University’s finances turned up no wrongdoing. According to a spokesman with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, they recently had an au... Read more
Ground was formally broken on a new memorial dedicated to first responders at Alameda Park. The ceremony was held Friday afternoon as dozens gathered to commemorate the project. County Comm... Read more
Multiple crews responded to the scene of a motorcycle accident Sunday in Concord Township. It happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Oneida Valley Road and North Washington [... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority says ridership is increasing but it’s still not at pre-pandemic levels. Executive Director John Paul says the authority is still offering their full service of c... Read more
Butler County Community College has once again been named as a military friendly school. College officials say this is the 7th time since 2013 that BC3 has received that designation [... Read more
There’s growing bipartisan support to eliminate closed primaries for elections. A State Senate Committee heard from former Republican and Democratic state leaders at a hearing last week in w... Read more
With the summer in full swing and many people enjoying time in water, an organization is alerting residents about the possibility of shock and drowning. The National Fire Protection Associat... Read more
With temperatures expected to rise into the upper 80s Friday, Central Electric Cooperative is issuing a Peak Alert Day. They ask that homeowners conserve power today by turning off non-essen... Read more
Even with prices at the pump hovering around $5 a gallon, officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike are expecting many motorists traveling over the next 10 days. An estimated 5.8 million [... Read more
PennDOT Drivers License and Photo Centers will be closing for the holiday weekend. Their offices will shut down starting tomorrow and will remain closed through Monday. Officials say there a... Read more
The 166th Big Butler Fair continues this weekend in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in […] Read more
Several state agencies are urging residents to keep safety in mind when making plans to celebrate this Independence Day weekend. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, State Police,... Read more