A house in Connoquenessing was completely destroyed in an fire Thursday evening. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 4 p.m. for a house fire in the 100 block of Connoquene... Read more

A group of McDonald’s restaurants is facing thousands in penalties for violating child labor laws. The Department of Labor says that Endor Inc., which is based in Cranberry Township and owns... Read more

The FBI is warning of scammers targeting senior citizens demanding funds by wire, mail, or couriers. Scammers will pose as the victim’s grandchild in jail after a car accident with a pregnan... Read more

As Butler County enjoys a high rate of tax collections, some businesses are looking to challenge the amount of taxes they pay. At the most recent public meeting, county commissioners approve... Read more

Butler County officials say progress continues to be made on the new office for a local district magistrate. Judge Kevin O’Donnell’s office is moving from the Sunnyview complex to the former... Read more

One of the most popular holiday shows takes place this weekend. The Butler County Symphony will perform their Holiday Traditions show this Saturday evening at the Butler Intermediate High Sc... Read more

A Butler man is facing charges after getting into a fight in the parking lot of Walmart. On November 6, 32-year-old David Pintell of Butler allegedly got into a fight in the Butler Walmart p... Read more

There is still time for Slippery Rock area residents to register for a holiday celebration to be held next week. The Slippery Rock Business Association holiday party will be held at the SRU... Read more

Pennsylvania’s credit rating has gone up by an international rater. The commonwealth’s Fitch ratting has gone up to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-‘after using revenue surpluses to build the state reserve to... Read more

Slippery Rock University is taking the interim tag off of one of their top administrators. Dr. Michael Zieg was named as provost and vice president for academic affairs, which oversees acade... Read more

The sitting Pennsylvania auditor general has announced he will be running for reelection. Republican Tim DeFoor is seeking re-election. He won his last election over Nina Ahmed by three poin... Read more

The financial losses continue to pile up for the recently merged Independence Health System. According to recent financial reports for the last quarter, the combination of Butler Health Syst... Read more

A Pittsburgh woman is facing multiple charges following a Thanksgiving Day car chase with police that began in neighboring Mercer County and included parts of Butler County. According to Sta... Read more

The BHS Foundation’s Caring Angel fundraiser officially gets underway Thursday. The annual fundraising efforts offers grandiose gift baskets and a usually large 50/50 raffe. The baskets are... Read more

A Slippery Rock man is in the Venango County Jail after staying at a campsite that he did not own and stealing a car. On November 6 the a 27-year-old man from Grove City traveled to his camp... Read more

The state’s top law enforcement office announced a personal care administrator in neighboring Lawrence County is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter. Attorney General Michelle Henry a... Read more

Cranberry Township officials say they urgently need more volunteers for their snow angel program. The program seeks volunteers who help remove snow from neighbors’ sidewalks and driveways. O... Read more

The public is invited to get in the spirit of the season at several upcoming events on the campus of Slippery Rock University. A couple of SRU music instructors will lead a Brass Ensemble co... Read more

The man on the run from police after multiple accused crimes has been taken into custody. Donovan Philpot was taken into custody in Butler city yesterday. Philpot is accused of stealing a ve... Read more

Students at the Butler Senior High School will have the chance to hear from a special visitor later this week. Dr. Nicholas Bogs is the Robert Morris University Rooney Visiting International... Read more