A man is in police custody and facing homicide charges in connection with the death of a missing New Castle man. Police say they arrested 20-year-old Connor Henry in Ocean City, Maryland las... Read more
A fatal stabbing incident early Sunday morning in downtown Butler remains under investigation by City Police. Officers responded at 2 a.m. to a report of an injured person at 138 West Jeffer... Read more
Friday Update: One New COVID-19 Case
There was one new case of COVID-19 announced in Butler County today. Butler Memorial Hospital is treating two patients for the coronavirus, with one person in ICU. The state Department of He... Read more
Brighton Rehab Center Facing Federal Fines
As Beaver County enters the green phase of the governor’s reopening plan, a long-term care facility that was home to one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks is now facing fines from the federal... Read more
Commissioners Approve Use Of Vehicle Registration Fee Funds For Gateway 228 Project
The Gateway 228 project is continuing to develop. Butler County Commissioners approved the use of funds for the $5 vehicle fee to help pay from the major project that will expand the Balls B... Read more
Food Distributions Set For Next Week
Several local groups are coming together to distribute food to those in need next week. A walk-up distribution will take place on Wednesday, June 17th from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of... Read more
Just days after Slippery Rock University announced plans to bring back students to campus this fall; the State System of Higher Education is releasing guidelines for the upcoming semester. T... Read more
Five new COVID-19 cases were announced for Butler County today, bringing the case count to 255. Statewide, the number of new cases remained under 500 again today, with 467 positive tests rep... Read more
Butler Health System Updates Visitation Policy
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, some visitors will be allowed inside Butler Memorial Hospital. Officials announced the new visitor policy earlier this morning. Most... Read more
Two Injured In Accident On Rt. 228
At least two people needed medical treatment as a result of an accident Wednesday afternoon on Route 228. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 4 p.m. for the two ve... Read more