The congressmen representing parts of Butler County all voted along party lines during yesterday’s impeachment of President Donald Trump. Republicans Mike Kelly and Glenn “GT” Thompson both... Read more
Structure Fire In Buffalo Township
Emergency crews were called to a 2 alarm structure fire this morning in Buffalo Twp, Butler County. Just after 9:30am, multiple fire departments arrived on scene of a trailer on fire in the... Read more
AG Classifies “Ghost Guns” As Firearms
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General says has made a decision to classify self-assembled gun kits—known as “ghost-guns”—as firearms. Josh Shapiro says the decision will make it illegal for felons... Read more
Water Main Break In Evans City Causes Delays
A water main break in Evans City made for a lengthy Wednesday morning commute. The break happened at the intersection of East Main Street and North Washington Street in downtown Evans City.... Read more
A local husband and wife have been charged with stealing from the company they were working for in Jefferson Township. According to State Police, 35-year-old Adam Lesseski of Sarver and 37-y... Read more
Butler Area School District officials are weighing their options for the future of the football program after the WPIAL board denied Butler’s request to be released from the league. Butler w... Read more
BlueSox Set To Return To Butler
Butler will have another BlueSox team to root for as soon as next year. The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds and Facilities Authority received the BlueSox name as part of the settlem... Read more
No New Taxes For Butler Twp. In 2020 Budget
Butler Township residents will not see a tax hike next year. The commissioners approved the 2020 budget of just over $8 million at their last scheduled meeting of the year, which was on Mond... Read more
Butler Twp. Police Looking For Donation Jar Thief
Butler Township Police are following up on tips they received about a woman who stole money from a charity donation jar. The department posted to their Facebook page Monday about the suspect... Read more
Gas Odor Causes Issues In Downtown Butler
Students at Emily Brittain Elementary School were evacuated Monday after a suspected gas odor was detected near the building. Butler Superintendent Dr. Brian White said the students at Emily... Read more