Pennsylvania’s auditor general is praising the lieutenant governor’s plan to tour the state to talk about recreational marijuana. Last week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced he will visit e... Read more
Criminal Homicide Charge Dropped
A charge of criminal homicide has been dismissed against a Cranberry Township driver who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist. The charge against 51-year-old David Lohr was dismissed Frid... Read more
A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is [... Read more
House GOP Leaders Call For Ellis To Step Down
(UPDATE 2 p.m.) Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives Republican leaders have released a statement recommending that Brian Ellis resign from office. According to the statement, resigning... Read more
Pennsylvania’s new Lieutenant Governor is heading out on the road to hear more about what residents think of the idea of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. “Starting in mid-February,... Read more
State police say nearly 1,000 drivers of commercial vehicles ignored the governor’s orders to stay off the Pennsylvania Turnpike and most interstates last weekend because of the threat of a... Read more
Two new wineries will join favorites from years past at the 13th annual Butler County Wine Festival this weekend. The Wine Festival is presented by Butler Radio Network’s WISR 680AM [... Read more
Pa. Residents Can Begin Preparing For ‘REAL ID’
Pennsylvania drivers are starting to get information in the mail about pre-verifying for “REAL ID.” The identifications- in the form of a new driver’s license or photo ID card- will [... Read more
City Police Arrest Two Men Following Robbery
Two people have been arrested following a violent robbery that happened Wednesday in the city of Butler. Butler City Police allege 22-year-old Sheldon Hile and 23-year-old Lukus Safranek, bo... Read more
It’s been a rough week of winter weather in Butler County. One local school district was forced to close Thursday for the second day in a row. Moniteau School District […] Read more