Local COVID hospitalizations are remaining very low. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating two patients for the coronavirus, with no one in the ICU. That’s one fewer th... Read more
A man from Chicago is facing at least 15 years in jail after he was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor in the Butler area. Department of Justice officials say it took the jury just over... Read more
With the Butler Middle School now officially closed for classes, Butler’s superintendent is laying out the new plans for the facility on East North Street. Dr. Brian White said in a letter t... Read more
Even though gas prices are still on the high side, drivers are getting some relief at the pump. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Butler is $4.83. That’s down 13 cen... Read more
A man originally from Connoquenessing Township is recovering from injuries he suffered after he was allegedly assaulted at a nursing home. State police in Armstrong County say they were call... Read more
More funding is heading to the state system of higher education under the new budget approved over the weekend. Overall, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education will receive $552.5... Read more
Four young men are facing charges after they allegedly drove near the runway at the Butler Farm Show Grounds. State police say they were called to the Farm Show around 3:30 a.m. Sunday after... Read more
Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is on hold. A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge ruled last week to grant a request for a preliminary injunction against t... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is allowing certain professionals to help pick up road-killed deer. The commission approved a measure that gives nuisance wildlife control operators the abil... Read more
Police are warning drivers after seeing an uptick in road rage incidents. This comes in the wake of the death of an off duty police officer in Blawnox, who was shot and killed after a road r... Read more