Trick-or-Treat Continues
There are some areas having trick-or-treat this weekend. Because of Thursday’s weather, some municipalities moved their dates and times. Here is what we have for trick-or-treat times this... Read more
Auditor General Increases Money For Firefighters And Local Government Pensions
A large amount of money has been released from the state to help local governments meet pension obligations and support volunteer firefighters. Across the state, a total of over $328 million... Read more
A bill that legislators say will modernize voting in Pennsylvania is now on its way to Governor Tom Wolf. The bill passed the state House and Senate earlier this week. The bill includes the... Read more
A 14-year-old girl was taken to the hospital last night after she fell jumping from rooftop-to-rooftop in Downtown Butler. City Police say the incident happened around 7:40 p.m. when the gir... Read more
Vehicle Catches On Fire In Butler Twp. Crash
Significant damage was done to a vehicle after it caught on fire following an accident in Butler Township. Police say the crash happened Sunday morning on Meridian Road just after 5:30 near... Read more
Decision 2019: Butler City Council Preview
Two seats on Butler City Council will be decided by city residents during next week’s general election with three candidates on the ballot. Of the two open seats on Butler City Council this... Read more
Police Investigating Fake Law Firm Scam
State Police are investigating after a Slippery Rock resident lost money due to a fraudulent phone call. According to police, the 32-year-old woman received a call last Tuesday (10/22) from... Read more
County Hires New Solicitor
Butler County has chosen their next solicitor who is expected to be officially hired next month. According to a press release from the Butler County Commissioners, H. William “Wil” White III... Read more
Study Shows Later Start Times Benefit Students; BASD Holds Off Until Reorganization
A new state report shows that students benefit from later school starting times—but the Butler Area School District is holding off on any changes until decisions are made regarding reorganiz... Read more
Judge Finds Ramsey Guilty On Homicide Charges
The man charged in the death of Melissa Barto has been found guilty. On the final day of the four day trial, Judge William Shaffer found 23-year-old Ishemer Ramsey of Butler guilty of first... Read more