First Responders had many calls of trees and wires down last evening and this morning, some that caused brush fires.  Route 356 was closed between Coal Hollow Road and Route 228 due to a dow... Read more

Mars borough residents are being told to conserve water after a leak in the water system was detected in the system. The borough released a statement saying, “until work can be completed, we... Read more

A newly proposed bill in Harrisburg aims to harshen penalties for bus drivers who operate a bus while under the influence. The legislation will create a new sentencing enhancement for driver... Read more

Those interested in getting some outdoor exercise while learning about conservation history are invited to Moraine State Park this weekend. On Saturday visitors can meet with the park natura... Read more

Butler Township Police have released more information on a crash that sent one person to the hospital over the weekend. On Sunday, just before 5 p.m. police were called to New Castle Road at... Read more

A funeral service for the state police trooper that died in the line of duty will happen next week. Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr. was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Chester County... Read more

The National Weather Service is warning of high winds today. A wind advisory is in effect starting this morning through midnight tonight. Butler County is expected to see winds out of the so... Read more

Police were called to a Butler City home earlier this week for an attempted burglary and assault. On Wednesday, police were called to the 300 block of Hickory Street for an active fight happ... Read more

Butler County is going to be helping surrounding counties when a HAZMAT team is needed. County commissioners approved multiple agreements that will have Butler’s HAZMAT team be a responder f... Read more

The repair and improvement work at the Butler City Building continues to progress. As a result of a burst water pipe in November, Council has been working to have repairs made along with mak... Read more

Butler County is contracting with an attorney to help clarify some municipal codes on the difference between a condo and a townhouse. County officials say the language is a bit vague when it... Read more

A large amount of federal funding will be invested in helping to restore abandoned mines in Worth Township. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, nearly $456,... Read more

The first major rugby tournament of the year happens this weekend in the Pullman Athletic Complex. The Division 2 and 3 college rugby qualifiers are coming to the blue turf both Saturday and... Read more

The Knoch School Board has approved a new contract with their longtime transportation provider. The agreement with W. L. Roenigk, Inc is for 10 years beginning this July but both the distric... Read more

A New Brighton woman who sold drugs to an informant was sentenced earlier this week in Butler County. On Tuesday, 36-year-old Laura Findley was sentenced to 3 to 23 months in prison and 36 m... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority’s marketing and communications plan for the upcoming fiscal year will include a focus on building new ridership as well as enhancing the riding experience. The a... Read more

High school musical season marches on this weekend with a couple more local schools nearly ready to raise their curtains. Mars students are preparing “Wizard of Oz” with 7:30 p.m. shows on F... Read more

Chicora has sworn in a new mayor after the previous mayor did not seek re-election. After Mayor Dan Mortland did not run again and no one filed to run for the position, it was up to council... Read more

The stage has been set for Pennsylvania’s next gubernatorial election. Governor Josh Shapiro will be not facing a challenger in May’s primary election nor will the Republican nominee Treasur... Read more

Multiple crews were called to a rollover crash last night in Marion Township. The accident happened just before midnight at the intersection of West Sunbury Road and Windy Point Road. Crews... Read more