An investigation is underway after Slippery Rock University officials say they received a bomb threat this morning. Campus officials believe this is a swatting attempt, meaning it is a suspe... Read more

Crews are investigating a massive explosion at a business plaza in Ellwood City. It happened overnight at the Time Brew Pub, which is located in the former Walnut Bridge School. There are ot... Read more

Multiple crews were called to battle a garage fire yesterday in Fairview Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 1 p.m. for a fire in the 300 block of Cherry Roa... Read more

A Carnegie man is facing felony charges in Butler County after he allegedly crashed into several police vehicles while attempting to escape a warrant. On Wednesday, Adams Township police wer... Read more

A Butler man has been placed in prison after he allegedly hit a tow truck driver then attempted to evade arrest. Police were called to University Village at Slippery Rock Apartments on Wedne... Read more

Police were called to Moraine State Park over the weekend after one person died following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident happened Saturday just after 5:30 p.m. near the Bear Ru... Read more

Changes on how to acquire SNAP benefits became official in Pennsylvania due to federal legislation yesterday. In July, President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill which added new re... Read more

As the county deals with the financial fallout from the state budget impasse, human service leaders say the overall industry is dealing with staffing struggles. Human Services officials say... Read more

It’s another major Powerball jackpot tonight. The grand prize has reached $1.1 billion—the highest jackpot of the year. If someone hits all five numbers and the Powerball, the winner could t... Read more

Another session of a program that aims to help those with grief is beginning. The GriefShare Support Group is a 13-week program that offers helpful ways to cope with grief and gain support.... Read more

A Lower Burrell man has been charged after crashing a vehicle while driving under the influence. On August 25, police were called to Route 422 at Greenwood drive for a crash. Police identifi... Read more

A new study shows that the number of adults who consume alcohol in Pennsylvania is down. The Gallup study shows that 55.7 percent of adults drink adult beverages—which is down 5.6 percent fr... Read more

Police have charged a New Brighton woman after it’s alleged she sold drugs to an informant. Police have charged 35-year-old Laura Findley after it’s alleged she sold 1.5 grams of crack cocai... Read more

Keystone Safari announced the birth of a female giraffe calf on August 22, weighing in at 154 pounds and standing nearly 6 feet tall. This is the fourth calf born at the safari since 2017. G... Read more

The Mars Area School district is seeking help from parents to serve on an advisory committee. In hopes of identifying systemic issues and delivering evidence-based education, Mars will be st... Read more

A Butler man is facing charges after he exposed himself in front of a neighbor’s home earlier this month. On August 6, the victim in this incident reported to police that they had video of t... Read more

As students return to school, the Pennsylvania Departments of Insurance, Education, and Human Servicers are reminding students about tools available. Students renting can acquire renter’s in... Read more

City residents and travelers should be aware of upcoming work on city-owned parking lots. Thursday night Council approved entering into an agreement with Grossman Construction in the amount... Read more

PennDOT drivers license and photo centers will be shut down this holiday weekend. The DMV will be closed Saturday through Monday for Labor Day. PennDOT officials say a number of services can... Read more

A longtime local businessman is being recognized by the City of Butler in honor of his years of service. After Denny Offstein recently announced that he would be retiring from his used car b... Read more