A local lawmaker is advancing a bill that would help combat Chronic Wasting Disease. U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson who represents a portion of Butler County in the 15th District of Pe... Read more
A former Butler County resident was found guilty of first-degree murder in Florida. Kimberly Kessler was convicted for the murder of her co-worker Joleen Cummings in 2018. Prosecutors say Ke... Read more
A Butler County company has been penalized as a result of a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an employee over three years ago. The United States Department of Justice recentl... Read more
Nearly 600 students are set to receive their diploma tomorrow at Slippery Rock University. The annual winter commencement will take place in the Morrow Field House at 11 a.m. The university... Read more
The City of Butler recognized a special accomplishment for two Butler natives with proclamations issued during Thursday’s Butler City Council meeting. Friday has been declared Grand Master R... Read more
The State System of Higher Education is facing a significant reduction in revenue for this past year. The governing body for the 14 state system universities reportedly lost $32 million in r... Read more
Two more people have died locally this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms at Butler Memorial Hospital. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on Monday. Accor... Read more
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler is moving forward with repairs at a downtown building containing rental apartments. The recent rental rehab work at 330 Virginia Avenue incl... Read more
A new initiative aims to help veterans struggling during this time of year. Veteran advocates are encouraging people to write caring messages to veterans they know for the holiday season. It... Read more
Lifesteps will be providing free childhood development screenings in Cranberry early next week. The sessions will be held Monday at the Rose E. Schneider YMCA on Ehrman Road from 9 a.m. to 1... Read more