While working on a major road project in Armstrong County, an endangered bird protected by federal law was discovered. While working on the $45.6 million Graff Bridge preservation project in... Read more
An annual summertime event that includes fireworks happens at Alameda Park tomorrow. The Butler Area Community Day is set for 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. The event includes food vendors, live en... Read more
Gas prices continue to edge downward both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average pri... Read more
A heatwave is going to impact the area starting today. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 90s this week, with high humidity pushing the heat index into the 100s. The heat ad... Read more
Local organizations are offering cooling zones for those seeking relief from the hot weather. Any location in the county open to the public will allow residents to come in and cool off. The... Read more
One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash last night in Butler. The accident happened just after 9 p.m. at the bottom of North Main Street hill. Dispatchers say a rear-end colli... Read more
A local man has been sentenced in connection with failing to pay taxes associated with his businesses. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 51-year-old Michael Funovits of Butler wil... Read more
Negotiations remain ongoing between teachers and administration at the Mars School District. The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire today, and Mars teachers say the dis... Read more
A winning lottery ticket was sold in Butler County this weekend. The $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at the BP Rummy Mart in Chicora. The winnings numbers were 3-16-28-30-59. The... Read more