There have been a number of recent reports of stolen catalytic converters in Butler County. In fact, a crime ring from Michigan was recently charged with stealing a number of catalytic conve... Read more
There were 59 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death for Butler County over the weekend. That now brings the death toll to 369 for the county. Statewide hospitalizations continued th... Read more
House Passes COVID Relief Bill; GOP Reps Oppose
Two Republican Congressmen from Butler County have voted against the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. The package passed the House of Representatives largely along party lines Saturday night... Read more
Sheriff Warns Of New Scam
The Butler County Sheriff is warning of another scam circulating the area. Mike Slupe says that his department has been made aware that scammers are using the Sheriff’s fax number to spoof c... Read more
City Police Acquire Body Cameras
The Butler City Police have introduced officer body cameras beginning last week. According to Chief Bob O’Neill, two cameras have been received from AXON as part of a trial run while he cont... Read more
With the arrival of a third COVID-19 vaccine and more expected to come into the state—the pace of vaccinations locally continues to expand. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health... Read more
Friday Update: 36 New Cases; One Additional Death
There were 36 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death for Butler County Friday. That now brings the death toll to 368 in the county according to the Department of Health. As of Wednes... Read more
An investigation is underway after two separate racist incidents happened during virtual Black History events at Slippery Rock University this month. According to a report in the student new... Read more
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is revising guidelines for quarantining if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and have been vaccinated. The move brings the guidance in line with the CDC. Un... Read more
As cases continue to decline and vaccinations increase, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health was asked when mitigation efforts may be relaxed. “That is an active, real time discussion with the... Read more