The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has declared drought conditions in 35 counties across the state including Butler. Officials say the Drought Watch is from a combination of deficits in pre... Read more

A couple of local municipalities will see upgrades to facilities after being awarded state grants. According to State Representative Stephanie Scialabba, Cranberry Township is receiving a $1... Read more

Along with the Presidential election tomorrow there will be two other federal elections that could determine control of the house and senate. Senator Bob Casey will be challenged by Republic... Read more

An annual initiative to bring joy to cancer patients during the holiday season is once again underway. The Hang Tough program started years ago by a group of volunteers who were looking to s... Read more

Cranberry Township is seeking bids to accomplish an upcoming project. Cranberry Supervisors are soliciting for a company to renovate the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course Clubhouse. This proje... Read more

I-79 southbound is now open after a crash shut down the highway earlier this morning.. The multi-vehicle crash happened before 5 a.m. just south of the Butler County line in Marshall Townshi... Read more

Butler County has been a hotbed for political activity in the months leading up to the 2024 Presidential election and that continued this weekend. On Friday the Governor Josh Shapiro introdu... Read more

In the last day before the election, both presidential candidates will be making a stop in Pittsburgh. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled for a rally tonight at PPG Paints Arena in d... Read more

Butler Area School District is nearly ready to begin using a new weapon detection system at three facilities. As part of an ongoing commitment to the safety of students and staff, advanced d... Read more

A woman has been charged for allegedly stealing money from a pizza shop in Butler. Police say the District Manager of the Little Caesar’s in Butler noticed that deposits at the store were of... Read more

A portion of I-79 southbound is shut down this morning. A crash happened earlier this morning just south of the Butler County line. The crash involved several vehicles, and there was at leas... Read more

Mars students are asking for help from the community through a couple of collections. Mars Area School District is joining with the Rich-Mar Satellite Rotary Club to hold a Warm Donations Co... Read more

The control of the Pennsylvania State House will be up for grabs this election with local incumbents facing challengers. State Representative Republican Marci Mustello is seeking her third t... Read more

The YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot happens Saturday morning. Registration for runners begins at 8:30 a.m. at the YMCA on Washington Street. The one-mile run begins at 9:45 a.m., with the 5K to fo... Read more

A collection of local musicians will be honoring a Butler Radio station anniversary tomorrow night at the Penn Theater. WLER’s 45th Anniversary Concert is happening Saturday night at the Pen... Read more

We are falling back an hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. When 2 a.m. strikes Sunday morning, the clocks will move back an hour to 1 a.m. as it officially becomes Sta... Read more

Many hunters will take to the woods Saturday with the beginning of fall turkey season. The Pennsylvania Game Commission says that everyone who purchased a hunting license receives one fall t... Read more

Local students will be participating in a fundraiser this weekend to get in the holiday spirit. Students in the Mars Area High School Best Buddies Club are holding a Family Paint Night Satur... Read more

The 13th annual dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center is fast approaching. Signature Sensations: A Celebration of Food and Wine will begin at 1:30 p.m. Satu... Read more

Over 2,000 county residents are without power this morning after strong wind gusts rolled through last night. According to Central Electric Cooperative, there are just over 2,000 county home... Read more