A woman is facing charges after an infant was found with THC in her system. 25-year-old Ashley Williams of Butler is charged with endangering the welfare of children. Butler Township Police... Read more
A government shutdown was avoided over the weekend, just hours before the deadline. Congress passed a bill that will fund the government at current spending levels for the next 45 days, whic... Read more
Police are investigating after a gun was stolen out of a vehicle in Slippery Rock. The incident happened back on September 3rd at the University Village apartments, which is off of Kiester R... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently received a federal grant that could impact rail freight in Butler County. A Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements gr... Read more
A new initiative by a Steelers player is looking to raise money for children in foster care. For the entire month of October every sack the Steelers record will be a donation for Kids Voice... Read more
Halloween is right around the corner and that means a popular annual event is about to happen. The annual Butler Ghost Walk in downtown Butler is set for the last three Saturdays in October... Read more
Independence Health System’s Butler Memorial Hospital has received recognition for their ongoing commitment to health and wellness in health care settings. Both Butler and Clarion hospitals... Read more
As we move into October and with colder weather right around the corner, officials with Peoples Natural Gas are reminding residents of a customer assistance program. Customers who are experi... Read more
Lifesteps is inviting the public to join in the celebration of a special anniversary at an upcoming event. A 100th Anniversary Community Celebration is planned for Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30... Read more
A couple of local organizations are teaming up to hold a family gathering this weekend. The first annual Honey Festival will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Monarch Place on... Read more
Southern Butler County residents are again invited to celebrate the season with furry friends, vendors, and community neighbors. The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber is partnering with Cran... Read more
The City of Butler is purchasing a vehicle to help police improve the fleet they use to protect residents. At their Thursday meeting, Butler City Council approved the purchase of a 2023 Ford... Read more
Hunters are getting ready for the start of archery season. It officially kicks off Saturday morning across the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates that around 350,000 hu... Read more
Two vehicles were damaged in a crash earlier this week in neighboring Lawrence County. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. on Route 19 in Slippery Rock Township, about... Read more
Butler County is weighing the future of a local park in the City of Butler. Last month, the Butler City Council opted to end its lease of Whippo Park. The City at the time said the playgroun... Read more
The Butler Fall Festival returns to downtown Saturday. The annual festival will be lining Main Street for a full day of activities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers say there will be plenty... Read more
A bipartisan resolution aims to bring awareness to rare cancers. Congressman Mike Kelly joined with other lawmakers to name tomorrow as Rare Cancer Day, which highlights the challenges patie... Read more
The City of Butler will be make improvements to their fire station as a result of recently being awarded a state grant. Thursday night City Council accepted a 2023 Municipal Fire Department... Read more
A deadline is approaching for veterans to take advantage of a special enrollment period for benefits under the PACT Act. The bill expanded and extended eligibility for permanent VA health ca... Read more
Slippery Rock University is receiving recognition as a top school in the region. According to U.S. News and World Report, Slippery Rock was ranked 50th as the Best Regional University in the... Read more
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