A Franklin man has filed a federal lawsuit claiming Butler City police officers used excessive force when they let their trained police dog chew him up when he attempted to run during a traf... Read more
A local business has made a donation to improve education in the Butler Area School District. MSA donated $10,000 to the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation through the Educational Improvem... Read more
Several months after changing the name of its facility to honor its founder, a local health care organization is giving her another honor. The Board of Directors of the Jean B. Purvis Commun... Read more
Pennsylvania voters have had the option to simply cast a ballot for a straight party ticket when they vote in elections, but a state lawmaker is hoping to change that. State Senator Lisa Bos... Read more
Gun rights advocates gathered for an annual rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday. The rally was organized by Butler County Republican State Representative Daryl Me... Read more
A local lawmaker is working to advance legislation that would remove a requirement for those carrying concealed weapons in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-10th) has introduced a... Read more
The transfer in ownership of a Zelienople landmark has happened earlier than expected. Zelienople Borough Manager Don Pepe says the Kaufman House will soon be owned by local developer and bu... Read more
Drivers planning to use the Pennsylvania Turnpike this summer should be aware of a road work project beginning tonight. The turnpike will have lane restrictions in both directions between th... Read more
City police are continuing to investigate after a passer-by called 911 Monday to report he found an unresponsive body in a parking lot. Butler City Police were called to the Citizen’s Bank p... Read more
Pennsylvania is currently in the minority among states when it comes to their closed primary voting system. But with increasing number of independent voters, state lawmakers are exploring ma... Read more