Slippery Rock University is planning for a “more traditional experience” this upcoming fall semester. The university laid out its plans for next school year with the expectation that in-pers... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker would allow school districts to change their names. State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 232 overwhelmingly passed the House Education Committ... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission has denied a recommendation concerning a housing development planned for the Highfield area. After hearing from a representative for the developer of... Read more
A portion of Route 422 was closed for nearly three hours Wednesday morning following an accident near Mitchell Hill Road. Our news partners at WPXI report that a steel coil fell off of a tra... Read more
Butler City Mayor Ben Smith has decided not to seek re-election to a second term in office. Smith was elected in November of 2017 with about 60% of votes cast and took office in January of 2... Read more
There were 39 new cases and no additional deaths for Butler County on Tuesday. Statewide, there were 2,564 new cases and 74 additional deaths. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital... Read more
Enrolled veterans over the age of 55 with the Butler VA Health Care System can now call to schedule a COVID vaccine appointment. The VA says they are seeking veterans in the priority group w... Read more
A woman is in custody for allegedly stabbing a man in the City of Butler. It happened last Monday, February 22nd, around 11:40 p.m. at a home in the 300 block of Second Street on Institute H... Read more
A Butler County pig farm owner stands accused of trying to bring home too much bacon. According to a criminal complaint filed by a special agent with the PA Attorney General’s Office, Larry... Read more
Education officials in the state are trying to find ways to evaluate students’ progress following the shut down last spring. Even though some districts are back in class, Department of Educa... Read more