Over 70 new state troopers are joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation. The 172nd cadet class completed 27 weeks of training with a ceremony in Manheim,... Read more

As the weather warms, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding residents to leave young wildlife alone. Officials say while some baby animals might appear abandoned, their mothers are u... Read more

A local student is among the 27 winners announced in a statewide art contest. Landon Pinkerton placed second in the fifth and sixth grade category of the PA Departments of Health, Environmen... Read more

Independence Health System will hold a local blood drive this week. This Community Blood Bank event is planned for Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Butler Memorial Hospital Nixon Sarver Cla... Read more

Elementary students and families in the Mars Area School District are invited to participate in an at-home contest this week. The Family Hockey Puck Upcycle Challenge encourages families to... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is beginning spring road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include drainage work along Gamesland Road in... Read more

A portion of Route 8 was closed last night after a truck rolled over in Butler Township. The accident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Route 8 South at the intersection with Decatur Drive. It’s... Read more

Butler City Council is expected to act later this month to approve a company that will provide a new website for the city along with long-term support and maintenance. Councilman Don Shearer... Read more

A local organization is receiving financial help through a state grant in order to grow agricultural infrastructure. Community Partnership Incorporated has been awarded nearly $12,000 throug... Read more

Butler Township is once again inviting all local residents to a delicious upcoming gathering to benefit a great cause. The third annual Guys Who Grill event will take place Saturday from 5 t... Read more

A bill that aims to make one piece of candy the state candy has passed through the Pennsylvania State House. Hershey Kisses may soon become the state candy of Pennsylvania. With bipartisan s... Read more

An event this weekend will give kids the chance to get a closer look at life-saving vehicles and big machinery. Glade Run Lutheran Services is hosting a Touch-a-Truck event Saturday from 11... Read more

Those planning a visit to Moraine State Park this weekend might have to navigate a new traffic pattern. The restrictions Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon are to accommodate the bicycl... Read more

A running event this weekend will honor the legacy of an Evans City resident while raising funds for a community library. “Lace Up for the Library” takes place this Sunday in Evans City. The... Read more

A crowd packed into a Butler County Courtroom for a hearing yesterday that denied bail for a man accused of killing a teenager in a crash nearly two years ago. Over 70 people were in attenda... Read more

There are no new taxes in the proposed Moniteau School District budget. Superintendent Aubrie Schnelle said the proposed budget is at $26.7 million, which is up over $1 million from this yea... Read more

A Philadelphia man accused of killing a Muddy Creek Township man has filed a motion to be let out due to delays in his trial. 26-year-old Paris Carter of Philadelphia is accused of killing D... Read more

Local students will enjoy a Carnival Day tomorrow while others will be performing a wide variety of music. As part of the school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program, Mar... Read more

The public is invited out to Moraine State Park later this week to enjoy a fun activity in the great outdoors. On Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. a Family Fishing Day is planned at the Point... Read more

The state is unveiling a new tool that aims to prevent thefts from happening to those who use EBT cards. The new feature will allow card-holders to lock their EBT card through the ConnectEBT... Read more