BASD Superintendent: Bus Rides Will Take Longer
Students in the Butler Area School District can expect to spend more time on the bus at the beginning of the year. Superintendent Dr. Brian White said transportation cards will soon be sent... Read more
Seneca Valley Details Safety Plan For Reopening
Seneca Valley School District is outlining their safety plan for returning to school this year. District officials say masks will be recommended but not required of students and staff. They... Read more
One person was taken to the hospital after an accident with a tractor trailer yesterday afternoon. The crash happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Evans City Road near the Butler Farm Show groun... Read more
Strong Storms Hit County For 2nd Straight Day
Another round of severe weather hit Butler County again this afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning around 12:30 for southwestern Butler County. Winds a... Read more
A federal appeals court has dismissed a district judge’s ruling that Governor Tom Wolf’s COVID restrictions were unconstitutional saying that the suit is not relevant after mitigation effort... Read more
Fall Festival Postponed Again
The Butler Fall Festival will not be happening again this year, but organizers are planning two Community Days in its place. “Our goal is to have the festival on Main Street. Since we weren’... Read more
Infrastructure Bill Passes; PA Senators Split
Pennsylvania Senators were split on yesterday’s infrastructure bill that passed with bipartisan support. Democrat Bob Casey voted for the new $1.2 trillion package while Republican Pat Toome... Read more
Man Charged With Vehicle Arson In Marion Twp.
A man is in the Butler County Prison after police say he intentionally set fire to a motor home. It happened last Friday morning on County Line Road in Marion Township when a passerby discov... Read more
A nurse who worked in Butler County is facing charges for allegedly stealing medicine from patients. According to our news partners at WPXI, 46-year-old Karen Hemby of Ellwood City is facing... Read more
FEMA To Send Emergency Test Alert This Afternoon
There will a national emergency alert test sent out later this afternoon. According to FEMA and the FCC, people will hear the alert on TVs, radios, and cell phones at 2:20 p.m. today. The em... Read more