DEP Rejects Connoquenessing Twp. Sewer Plan
The state Department of Environmental Protection is rejecting the proposed new sewer system in Connoquenessing Township. Connoquenessing supervisors voted 2-1 to approve the $54 million plan... Read more
Heavy Snowfall Kicks Off New Year
Butler County residents are breaking out the shovels and snow plows following the heavy snow last night. The county received anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of total snow. Road conditions remain... Read more
First Responders Busy With New Year’s Eve Crashes
With the heavy snow last night, first responders were busy handling a number of accidents. The Butler County 911 Center handled more than six calls for crashes across the area last night. Ma... Read more
Cranberry Cardboard Compactor Reopens
Cranberry Township is reopening use of its cardboard compactor. The township had to briefly shut down use of the compactor, due to high use over the holidays. The compactor was cleared earli... Read more
Tree of Life Shooter Seeks Resentencing
The man responsible for the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting is seeking a resentencing. Attorneys for Robert Bowers filed an appeal, arguing that the court improperly excluded some jurors and... Read more
Some municipalities in Butler County have received state funding for traffic signal upgrades. The Green Light-Go Program provides nearly $30 million in state funding to enhance safety and im... Read more
PUC Offers Advice Ahead Of Winter Weather
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is sharing tips on utility safety as wintry weather is set to arrive. With heavy snow expected for New Year’s Eve, the snow could cause power outag... Read more
PA Turnpike Rates Going Up
It’s become an annual tradition—the price to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is going up. However, the rate increase is smaller than in years past, coming in at four percent. That’s the l... Read more
DMV Closing For New Year’s Day
PennDOT is reminding drivers that the driver license centers will be closed tomorrow for New Year’s Day. You can still access a number of services on PennDOT’s website, including license and... Read more
Wintry Weather To Impact New Year’s Eve
A winter weather advisory will be in effect today due to the large snow storm moving into the area this New Year’s Eve, potentially causing problems for travel. Snowfall is expected to start... Read more




