A part of the ongoing Route 68 work in Connoquenessing Township originally planned to begin Tuesday has been postponed. According to PennDOT, the Stevenson Road closure has been delayed unti... Read more

A notable doctor and political activist in Allegheny County has died. Dr. Cyril Wecht passed away Monday. Dr. Wecht was a nationally known pathologist and earned multiple law degrees. He ser... Read more

Local historian Bill May is offering another walking tour that will highlight notable homes in the City of Butler. The “Historic Mansions of Butler” tour is happening on June 11th. The 90 mi... Read more

Lawmakers are once again debating if high school athletes who play sports year-round should be required to take gym class. State Senator Cris Dush, who represents parts of northern and centr... Read more

A man and woman are in the hospital following a shooting over the weekend in Adams Township. This happened Saturday around 3:30 p.m. when police were called to a home on Presidential Lane—wh... Read more

As part of the ongoing Route 68 work in Connoquenessing Township, a side road will be closing for nearly a month. PennDOT says that Stevenson Road will be closed starting Tuesday and running... Read more

Butler Township Police are warning residents after bears were spotted in a local neighborhood. Police say a black bear and three cubs were spotted in the September Drive area—which is just n... Read more

Members of the American Legion Post 117 are preparing to honor veterans who have passed away this weekend. The Downtown Legion will be placing flags at the graves of veterans at Calvary Ceme... Read more

Registration is now open for an annual summertime tradition for Butler runners. The 49th Butler Road Race is set for Saturday, June 22nd in Downtown Butler. It will be the same course for ru... Read more

The Pennsylvania State Police is officially welcoming its newest class of cadets. The ceremony was held late last week in Hershey. A total of 81 new cadets are entering the state police and... Read more

A grand reopening will be happening tomorrow morning in Evans City but it will be a week-long celebration. The NexTier Bank on East Main Street in Evans City has been open to the public sinc... Read more

A local school district is seeking state funding through a grant opportunity. The Knoch School board recently approved a couple of Facility Improvement grant resolutions with the Department... Read more

Mars Area Elementary School students in kindergarten through 6th grade will observe Mental Health Awareness Month with theme days this week. Monday has been designated “Music Monday” and kid... Read more

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

A Butler resident is facing multiple felony charges in connection with allegations of theft from a local organization. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler City Police, the... Read more

A Pitcarin man has been found guilty on all charges in a murder trial that stems from a shooting two years ago. A jury found 21-year-old Daniel Lloyd guilty for shooting and killing 32-year-... Read more

The Butler County Historical Society is once again hosting a popular event this weekend, but they are only offering one show. Every year the Butler Historical Society hosts the Cemetery Walk... Read more

Although winter is in the rearview mirror, PennDOT is beginning preparations for an annual snowy contest for students. The Paint the Plow contest is returning for another year. The annual ar... Read more

Families are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to an outdoor event tonight in Cranberry Township. The Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA is hosting Movie in the Field from 6 to 9 p.m. wit... Read more

The annual mail carriers’ effort to help end hunger will happen again on Saturday. This is the 32nd year of the nationwide Stamp Out Hunger effort.  Locally, community members can leave heal... Read more