There were five new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday for Butler County. This comes along with 182 negative tests, giving today’s report a 2.6 percent positivity rate. That continues a trend o... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is calling on the legislature to legalize recreational marijuana. He posted on social media earlier today saying that the revenue would go toward small business grant fundi... Read more
Moniteau Moves First Day Of School
The Moniteau School District is moving their first day of school. The board voted last night to make Wednesday, September 9th the first day of school for students. Originally, school was to... Read more
Woman Injured In Route 228 Accident
One woman was injured Tuesday morning after an accident in Middlesex Township. The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Route 228—which is also known as Glade Run Road. Emerge... Read more
As the drought watch continues, Pennsylvania American Water is asking Butler County residents to reduce water consumption. The Commonwealth Drought Task Force of the Pennsylvania Department... Read more
Peak Alert Issued
Central Electric Cooperative is issuing another peak alert for Tuesday. They ask that you conserve power by turning off all non-essential electric items and set your air conditioner at a min... Read more
An East Brady man is in jail after he allegedly threatened to shoot someone with a crossbow. Police say it happened just after midnight Sunday. They were called to a home in the 200 block of... Read more
Back To School Series: AC Valley
Our “Back to School” series focusing on school’s efforts to reopen continues today as we highlight AC Valley. It’s a unique district that spans four counties—the only one like that in Pennsy... Read more
Technology Distribution Begins At Mars
High school students in the Mars Area School District can now start receiving technology devices that district officials say will be used throughout the year. It’s called the One-to-One Tech... Read more
Gas Prices Hold Steady
Gas prices both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania have increased slightly this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unleaded... Read more