As some state lawmakers call for an investigation into the Department of Labor and Industry for their handling of unemployment claims during the pandemic, the head of that office is defendin... Read more
As a result of COVID-19, a new Butler Transit Authority policy will require employees to notify administration if they are planning out of state travel. The authority’s board of directors ap... Read more
Two police reform bills are now law after they were signed Tuesday morning by Governor Tom Wolf. House Bills 1841 and 1910 require pre-employment background checks and mental health evaluati... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission has approved a commercial subdivision and land development plan. Developers would like to construct the Benevan Square plan on New Castle Road next to... Read more
Butler City Police are investigating an incident involving a young boy in the Connoquenessing Creek. Officers, along with medics and the City Fire Department, were called shortly after 7 p.m... Read more
Butler County saw 15 new coronavirus cases reported by the state Department of Health Tuesday. This also comes along with 270 new negative tests reported—which indicates about a 5 percent po... Read more
Work is currently underway to improve storm water management in the City of Butler. Crews from Bauer Excavating are currently working on the Monroe Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project. Ci... Read more
There were 328 new cases reported statewide, with the total closing in on 96,000. And with coronavirus cases on the rise, state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine provided some details on... Read more
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania continue to stay relatively the same even as supply outpaces demand in most areas. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gall... Read more
Slippery Rock University is offering help to international students who may be at risk due to a recent decision that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency will enforce visa reg... Read more