State’s Dog Law Fund Will Go Negative
Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement is in trouble and some state officials are seeking a small increase in fees to license a dog. “The restricted funds for Dog Law will... Read more
A bill introduced by a local lawmaker would help some non-profit organizations with fundraising problems as a result of COVID-19. State Senator Joe Pittman’s proposal would temporarily... Read more
Restaurants and bars across the state are banding together in hopes to change restrictions implemented on their industry by Governor Tom Wolf. A petition was created by the Pennsylvania Rest... Read more
State Covering Cost Of Mail-In Ballot Stamps
Pennsylvania election officials say that if you vote by mail this fall, you won’t have to pay for the stamp. The state will be covering the cost of the 55 cent stamps which officials s... Read more
AG Touts Safe 2 Say Something Tip Line
State officials say a new school safety program continues to see impactful results after its first year and a half. According to the Office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro, nearly 24,000 ti... Read more
Wednesday Update: Nine New COVID-19 Cases
There were nine new cases of COVID-19 reported for Butler County Wednesday. There were also 179 negative tests added, which brings the positivity rate of Wednesday’s report to 4.8 perc... Read more
Mayor: Downtown Business Are Struggling
Butler’s mayor says that businesses in downtown have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Republican Ben Smith, who also owns a restaurant on Main Street, told our newsroom that... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey has been named a Vice Chairman for the Democratic National Convention. Casey said in a press release that he was honored to serve in the role that will help fo... Read more
Butler County Commissioners are offering their assistance to help municipalities receive their federal CARES Act funding. $8 million was allotted to municipalities from the $17 million total... Read more
PA Secretary Of Education Stepping Down
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education has announced plans to step down from the position and a replacement has been named. Pedro Rivera II announced Tuesday that after the beginning of... Read more