Decision 2019: Butler City Council Preview
Two seats on Butler City Council will be decided by city residents during next week’s general election with three candidates on the ballot. Of the two open seats on Butler City Council this... Read more
Police Investigating Fake Law Firm Scam
State Police are investigating after a Slippery Rock resident lost money due to a fraudulent phone call. According to police, the 32-year-old woman received a call last Tuesday (10/22) from... Read more
County Hires New Solicitor
Butler County has chosen their next solicitor who is expected to be officially hired next month. According to a press release from the Butler County Commissioners, H. William “Wil” White III... Read more
Study Shows Later Start Times Benefit Students; BASD Holds Off Until Reorganization
A new state report shows that students benefit from later school starting times—but the Butler Area School District is holding off on any changes until decisions are made regarding reorganiz... Read more
Judge Finds Ramsey Guilty On Homicide Charges
The man charged in the death of Melissa Barto has been found guilty. On the final day of the four day trial, Judge William Shaffer found 23-year-old Ishemer Ramsey of Butler guilty of first... Read more
Pirates Fire Neal Huntington
The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired General Manager Neal Huntington, the club said in a press release Monday morning. A statement from owner Bob Nutting said, “This past season was the most fr... Read more
Route 8 Accident Injures One
At least one person was injured in an accident this morning in northern Butler County. A call came into the 911 Center around 9:30 a.m. for a one vehicle accident on Route 8 near Hall and St... Read more
Decision 2019: Previewing County Races
All three incumbent Butler County Commissioners are on the ballot after facing no opposition in their party’s primary earlier this spring. Republican Leslie Osche is the current chair. She s... Read more
Route 422 Accident Injures One
An accident on Route 422 delayed traffic for a while over the weekend. The two vehicle crash happened Saturday around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Route 422 and Dick Road in Franklin Tow... Read more
Jury Selection Begins In Shaw Killing
Jury selection begins today for the death penalty trial of a man charged in the shooting death of New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw. 31-year-old Rahmael Sal Holt is accused of killing... Read more