One of Butler County’s largest employers, AK Steel has been sold to iron ore mining company Cleveland-Cliffs in a move both organizations announced earlier this morning. The all-stock deal i... Read more
The unemployment rate rose in Butler County for the first time in three months. According to the Butler CDC, October unemployment in Butler County was 4.3 percent, which is a .5% increase fr... Read more
A short-term lane restriction on I-79 southbound in Cranberry Township originally planned for Wednesday has been postponed due to weather. The single lane closure will now take place on Mond... Read more
An inmate inside the Mercer County Prison was killed by his cell mate last night according to state police. Police say it happened just before 9 p.m. Monday when 35-year-old Darl Heverly all... Read more
The average amount of money paid to classroom teachers at school districts around the region was revealed as part of a recent report. The Pittsburgh Business Times used data from PA Departme... Read more
Multiple crews were called to the scene of a one car crash on Interstate 79 in Muddy Creek Township on Sunday morning. Calls came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 9am for the cra... Read more
The man found guilty in the death of Melissa Barto has been sentenced to life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Terri Schultz prosecuted the case: “It was a long week of trial, not only... Read more
Pennsylvania State Game Wardens are investigating a video that shows two males allegedly beating and killing a deer. The incident happened over the weekend in Brookville. The video shows two... Read more
The holiday season is officially upon us and studies show that chances for house fire increase this time of year. Butler City and Township Joint Fire Chief Chris Switala is offering some tip... Read more
Two men are facing charges after police found stolen guns and drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop. State police pulled over a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Bryce Lee of Tarentum Sat... Read more