Independence Health System is receiving recognition for attention to heart health. Butler Memorial Hospital was recently accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for reaching... Read more
Air quality concerns have again led the state Department of Environmental Protection to issue a high level air quality alert. A Code Red Alert is in effect for all of Pennsylvania today due... Read more
Big Butler Fair Ready To Start
The Big Butler Fair kicks off Friday and continues through July 8th. The 167th running of the fair will feature food, carnival rides and games, demo derbies, tractor pulls, farm animals, con... Read more
A Kittanning man accused of strangling and assaulting multiple women in Armstrong County is out on bond. Our news partners at WPXI report that Zachary Baum was released on bond for just $1.... Read more
Man Suffers Minor Injury In I-79 Crash
One person suffered minor injuries in a crash on I-79 in Jackson Township Wednesday morning. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. in the northbound lane near the Zelienople exit. Police sa... Read more
SRU President Dr. Behre To Retire This Week
The Slippery Rock University council of trustees took time at their quarterly business meeting earlier this month to say goodbye to the university’s 17th president. William Behre will end hi... Read more
Gov. Shapiro Pulls Health Secretary Nominee
Governor Josh Shapiro is withdrawing his nominee to be the health secretary in Pennsylvania. Shapiro recalled his nomination of Pittsburgh native Dr. Debra Bogen to lead the state’s health d... Read more
The Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is once again giving away prizes to help celebrate the summer locally. The bureau announced they are bringing back the “30 Days of Giveaway.”... Read more
Chamber Making Last Call For Lobster Fest
It’s the last day to buy tickets for a popular Butler County Chamber of Commerce event this summer. The Chamber’s 3rd annual Lobster Fest and Summer Party is happening next Friday, July 7th... Read more
Fitch Downgrades BHS Credit Rating
Despite recently merging with Excela Health, Butler Health System is still facing financial hardships. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Butler Health System’s credit rating from an “A” to “... Read more