The National Weather Service says there is an elevated risk of brush fires today. Officials say the combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon creates a higher risk of wildfires.... Read more

The first event of the new year for an organization that supports women is being held in downtown Butler today and attendance is free. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Wome... Read more

Last week Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order seeking to give preferential treatment when hiring former federal employees. As the federal workforce is being reduced, Governor Sha... Read more

Anyone interested in learning more about estate planning is invited to attend a presentation later today that will highlight useful information. Quality Life Services Chicora will be hosting... Read more

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has announced they are taking applications for their Tree Planting Initiative. Funding is available for land owners to plant Riparian trees along streams... Read more

Local residents are invited out to an activity at Moraine State Park this week to enjoy the recent spring-like weather. On Wednesday from 1to 3:30 p.m. park staff will lead visitors on a “He... Read more

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, Cranberry Township is looking for a lucky resident. Each Township Waterpark membership purchased before Monday (3/17) will be an entry into a d... Read more

One woman died and two people were seriously injured in a crash yesterday afternoon in Concord Township. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on Route 38 near the intersection with Rider Road... Read more

A large brush fire impacted rail traffic yesterday. Crews were called to Thompsontown Road in Clay Township around 2:45 p.m. for a large brush fire. Dispatchers say about a half-acre of wood... Read more

Multiple people are facing charges after a hit-and-run crash in a gas station parking lot. The incident happened on February 28th at the Sheetz on Evans City Road. Butler Township Police say... Read more

A local organization is receiving financial help through a state grant in order to grow agricultural infrastructure. Community Partnership Incorporated will receive $32,000 through the PA Fa... Read more

The Knoch School District is joining a lawsuit that seeks to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people. The Associated Press reports that Knoch was joined by South S... Read more

The Butler County Corner has confirmed the names of two men who died in a Washington Township home late last month. According to the County Corner, 76-year-old Donald Swope and 53-year-old A... Read more

The public is invited to get a closer look at new elementary reading and K to 8 Science teaching materials for students in the Butler Area School District. At their Monday night meeting, the... Read more

Former Pittsburgh Steeler and longtime broadcaster Craig Wolfley has died. Wolfley had served as the Steelers’ primary color commentator on radio broadcasts since 2022, following the death o... Read more

A portion of Dinnerbell Road is closed after a rollover crash this morning. The accident happened just before 10 a.m. in the 500 block of Dinnerbell Road, which is near the Handlebar Café. W... Read more

A two-year-old child died in a house fire over the weekend in Fenelton. Crews were called to a fire at a home in the 2000 block of Old Route 422 just before 8 a.m. Saturday. When crews got o... Read more

Fire crews were busy yesterday handling a number of brush fires across the county. Weather officials say the mix of dry and windy conditions make it ripe for brush fires to begin. There were... Read more

A woman from Erie is facing charges after she was found with heroin in her vehicle. The traffic stop happened last Wednesday as police received a number of calls about an erratic driver on I... Read more

East Butler baseball will be returning to the community ballfields later this spring. The East Butler Baseball Association and borough reached an agreement to allow the youth organization to... Read more