A local organization is presenting free online program dealing with ongoing mental issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family to Family evidence-based educational classes for family... Read more
Butler County Community College welcomed a number of former and current elected officials to the groundbreaking ceremony of a new facility in neighboring Armstrong County last week. The new... Read more
Slippery Rock University has approved their budget for the upcoming year. The council of trustees voted to accept the $144 million budget for 2021-22. There is also around a projected $776,0... Read more
Some local Butler Transit routes will be up-and-running this morning. The authority announced yesterday that routes 1 and 3 would be running a reduced schedule today. The rides will go back... Read more
For 80 years, Butler County residents have tuned in to hear WISR on 680 AM. And now, they can hear it on the FM dial too. WISR is officially on the air at 107.5 FM. Recently, the FCC allowed... Read more
A shortage of glass bottles is impacting local beverage retailers. According to our news-partners at WPXI-TV, beer distributors in Butler County and around the region are experiencing a shor... Read more
Nine more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital in less than a week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Thu... Read more
The Butler Health System will begin administering Pfizer vaccine booster shots starting Monday. Late last week the CDC announced that the following groups are eligible to receive a booster s... Read more
An Ellwood City man was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in northern Butler County. The accident happened last Friday around 8:45 p.m. in Slippery Rock Township on Franklin... Read more
With no winner Saturday night, the Powerball jackpot is now up to $545 million. There has not been a winner of the Powerball since early June. The next drawing is tonight. If a person matche... Read more