Microburst Causes Damage With Hail and Wind
It was a brief, but explosive storm that hit the Butler area Monday afternoon. A roll of thunder was heard just a little after 2 p.m. in the City of Butler. It was soon followed by gusty win... Read more
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednes... Read more
McConnells Mill Hosting Event On Park Critters
The public is invited to attend an outdoor event at a local park later this week. On Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the park naturalist will lead a program called Creek Critters from the Hell... Read more
Webinar To Focus On Homelessness In Rural Areas
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about tools planners can use to help address homelessness. A 75 minute webinar titled “Improving Rural Communities Response... Read more
District Attorney Rich Goldinger says the county’s Emergency Services Unit was not responsible for covering the area near Saturday’s shooting. Goldinger tells our newsroom that the Butler Co... Read more
FBI Continuing Investigation; Still No Motive
The FBI says their investigation into Saturday’s attempted assassination is still in its early stages. The FBI says they have gained access to shooter Thomas Crooks cell phone and that they... Read more
More Details Emerge On Shooter
More details are emerging around the man who tried to kill former President Trump Saturday. Multiple outlets are reporting that 20-year-old Thomas Crooks of Bethel Park purchased ammo earlie... Read more
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with or... Read more
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon in the city of Butler. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after noon for a fli... Read more
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the... Read more