New Castle, PA

Pittsburgh-based rock star Donnie Iris, known for his power pop anthem “Ah! Leah!”, died on Monday at 83 after a multi-year fight with bladder cancer. Iris, born Dominic Ierace in 1943 in New Castle, Pa., was known as the ‘King of Cool’ during his six decade performing career. Iris first hit chart success with the […]

Longtime local rock music legend Donnie Iris has died. Born Dominic Ierace in New Castle and raised in Ellwood City, Iris also attended Slippery Rock University. He first came to […] The post Music Legend Donnie Iris Dies appeared first on 977 Rocks 97.7 FM - Butler PA.

New Castle County Recorder of Deeds Mike Kozikowski lost the race to David Tackett, who filed a complaint with prosecutors about the gambit.

This weekend marks the fall edition of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Numerous businesses and government facilities will be hosting collection events Saturday so people can properly get rid of unused medication. In Butler, there will be a collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parking Lot 18 of New Castle Road VA. […] The post Drug Take Back Day Set For Saturday appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

A man in New Castle, Delaware, is facing firearms charges after an investigation into his social media posts.

Two teenage boys were arrested Monday in connection with a series of attempted vehicle break-ins in New Castle County, according to police. At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, police responded to the parking lot of School Bell Apartments on Varsity Lane after receiving a report of attempted car break-ins. According to police, when officers arrived, the suspects saw the police cars and began running away. Officers chased the suspects and eventually arrested them. Dur

A 29-year-old Delaware man is under arrest for the attempted rape of an 80-year-old woman in New Castle.

Two teenagers have been arrested after police said they were seen carrying what appeared to be guns, wearing masks, and pounding on doors in a New Castle County neighborhood.

Two teenagers are accused of knocking on doors in New Castle, Delaware, while wearing masks and carrying gel bead guns as part of a prank. On Friday, Oct. 9, around 10:50 p.m., New Castle County police responded to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in Mallard Pointe in New Castle, for a report of a suspicious person. Residents said an unidentified person wearing a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest was approaching homes while in possession of what appeared to be a rifl