Crews had to battle a fire at a salvage yard in Slippery Rock yesterday. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 2:15 p.m. for a fire at a salvage yard on Route 8 in Slippery... Read more

The Forward Township Planning Commission meeting tomorrow night has been canceled. The meetings have become a focal point following a proposed data center at the Misty Hollow Farm on Route 5... Read more

State police are providing more information on a serious crash last week in Winfield Township. The accident happened last Tuesday morning on Winfield Road. Police say 21-year-old Joseph Fehl... Read more

Cranberry Township Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly damaged numerous properties. Police posted a photo to social media of a suspect who was involved, along with others, in mult... Read more

Preparations are almost complete for Homecoming festivities at Slippery Rock University. A pep rally on the Quad is planned from noon to 2 p.m. tomorrow with this year’s theme of “Foliage an... Read more

WVU Medicine is investing in a new medical helicopter. The $10.7 million helicopter will be based out of Westmoreland County, but serve surrounding areas. A separate entity known as HealthNe... Read more

Butler VA Health Care System is continuing infrastructure upgrades with the goal of improving care for local veterans. Local improvements scheduled for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year... Read more

Several local students recently received recognition for participation in Butler Township’s annual Fire Safety Coloring Contest. In connection with Fire Prevention Week, Director of Emergenc... Read more

After a down month of gambling in August, revenue jumped back up in September. The Gaming Control Board’s monthly report found that all combined revenue from gambling was just over $555 mill... Read more

Several local residents recently won a porch decorating contest for homeowners on McKean Street. As part of the Butler Cultural District’s “A Taste of McKean” event last weekend, the Gasdia... Read more