Furloughed federal workers may affect Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate. The state jobless rate currently stands at 4.2 percent, but that number could change the longer the partial federal sh... Read more
We dealt with icy roads on Wednesday morning, and we’re expected to deal with possibly several inches of snow this weekend, but there is a storm system in between to pay attention to. Betwee... Read more
The South Butler County School District administrators expect to have more information next month about security needs following a threat assessment. Superintendent Dr. David Foley said duri... Read more
A local lawmaker has been named to a prominent position on a national legislative committee. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, of Butler, will serve as the lead Republican on the House Ways an... Read more
Another local attorney has announced plans to run for the open judge seat in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. Matt Fischer is a sole-practitioner attorney with 30 years legal experie... Read more
Mold remediation efforts continue in the South Butler County School District. Nearly $33,000 has been spent so far on air quality improvements, including 44 tests, intensive cleaning, the pu... Read more
A reward is now being offered in the case of a missing man from Armstrong County who hasn’t been seen since Christmas Day. The family of Kenneth Himes, and the personal care home that was ta... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is making modifications to their Pittsburgh commuter schedule in an effort to attract more riders. Beginning at the end of the month (Jan. 28), all commuter rout... Read more
A trailer is likely a total loss following a fire Tuesday night in Jefferson Township. The fire call came about 9:30 p.m. for a blaze on West Red Oak Court- that’s the trailer court across f... Read more