The latest numbers from the Department of Labor show that Butler County has a lower unemployment rate than the state average. The report found that Butler County has a 3.7 percent unemployme... Read more

The Big Butler Fair kicks off tomorrow and continues through July 11th. The 170th running of the fair will once again feature food, carnival rides and games, demo derbies, tractor pulls, far... Read more

The annual furry convention is officially underway. It’s known as “Anthrocon” and it’s an annual event for fans of fictional animal characters in art. Despite the hot weather, many attendees... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue wraps up the fiscal year with tax collections totaling nearly $49 billion. Revenue from sales tax in June totaled $1.4 billion while personal income ta... Read more

The Butler County Symphony will be in Cranberry tonight for a special America250 concert. The symphony will be performing a free show at the amphitheater in Cranberry’s Community Park. The p... Read more

Police dogs may soon receive new drug identification training after a new law signed by the governor. On Monday Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that will establish training stan... Read more

Many communities across Butler County are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this week. The Zelienople Historical Society is a highlight this week by organizing two attempts to break wo... Read more

The deadline to place a bid for Cranberry Township municipal equipment is approaching. Cranberry Township has been auctioning off surplus equipment at a discounted rate to other municipal go... Read more

The public is welcome to attend an event about fireflies later this week at a local park. Moraine State Park staff will present a program about lightning bugs tomorrow (Thursday) night from... Read more

Cranberry Township is asking for bids to help with an upcoming project. Township Supervisors are soliciting for a company to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for their Trail of the Year. Pennsylvania is home to 14,000 miles of trails, which brings in estim... Read more

The next in a free local summer concert series takes place tomorrow. The Harmony Parks Summer Concert Series continues Thursday with a performance by the Allegheny Brass Band at 8 p.m. in th... Read more

A Butler City man is facing charges after police discovered a dead man in his trash can. According to Butler City Police, officers visited an apartment building in the 200 block of North Mai... Read more

A man from Chicora is dead following a boating accident in Erie. 63-year-old David Rodgers died after a boat he was on capsized on Lake Erie. According to the Erie Times, Rodgers was on a bo... Read more

The state budget deadline came and went without a deal. It marks the fifth straight year the Commonwealth has missed the June 30th deadline. Republican leaders in the Senate sent lawmakers h... Read more

Butler City is unveiling a few more details ahead of the fireworks show this Saturday. The fireworks show will once again happen at Pullman Park. The ballfield will have gates open at 8:30 p... Read more

Butler County Emergency Services is asking residents to only call 911 for emergencies this holiday weekend. Every year, 911 centers are flooded with non-emergency calls about fireworks. Emer... Read more

A settlement has been announced with three of the country’s largest egg producers for an illegal scheme to manipulate egg prices. The investigation found that three of the largest egg produc... Read more

Construction of the new Wegman’s in Cranberry Township is expected to ramp up after a final land development plan was approved. The board of supervisors gave the okay to a revised plan for t... Read more

The Butler Area Public Library is offering an opportunity for local residents to explore the night sky later this week. The Oil Region Astronomical Society will lead a Stargazing event on We... Read more