The Butler Area School District is receptive to the possibility of borrowing to pay for projects to enhance safety and address facility needs. At their meeting Monday night, the board heard... Read more

Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered flags at half-staff following the fatal shooting of a state police trooper in Chester County. Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr. was shot and killed after pullin... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is supporting a bill that would crack down on illegal immigrants obtaining a commercial driver’s license. Kelly co-sponsored the bill known as “Dalilah’s Law” which wo... Read more

A man is in the Butler County Prison following an attempted break-in. On Thursday, police were called to a home on the 300 block of West Brady Street for an attempted break in. When officers... Read more

The Public Utility Commission is encouraging utilities to strengthen cybersecurity defenses as a response to threat of cyber-attacks. The PUC says “evolving geopolitical developments” and re... Read more

Immigration officials in Pennsylvania will have to comply with state law in order to operate detention centers in in the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection... Read more

Cranberry Township is seeking vendor and sponsor opportunities for a summer time event. Cranberry will be hosting Summer Nights on July 9 to 11 at Community Park. The event will feature ente... Read more

The strong storms on Saturday led to a roof flying off a barn in Harmony. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Saturday afternoon, along with a tornado watch. Our news partners at WPXI r... Read more

First responders were busy this weekend following a St. Patrick’s Day party in Slippery Rock. According to dispatchers, a number of students were dealing with alcohol-related issues during t... Read more

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Romania man known to have multiple aliases, and allegedly stole money from Walmart. In October of last year, police say 34-year-old Luci Motreanu came... Read more

A former teacher will spend years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of children. 41-year-old Michael Boston of Grove City was sentenced to seven years in prison, alo... Read more

An Ohio man has been placed in the Butler County Prison after police accused him of intending to sell drugs. On Wednesday, police stopped a vehicle on the 500 block of East Pearl Street afte... Read more

Tickets are now available for the annual George Washington Summit later this spring. The annual event brings history enthusiasts together for a day to talk about historical events, particula... Read more

State officials are asking residents to help clean up litter from the roads as the winter weather breaks. The “Pick Up PA” initiative is a combination effort of state agencies to help keep c... Read more

An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention seminar Monda... Read more

Butler County families with young children are invited to consider fall preschool registration at Lifesteps. Lifesteps is offering a Pre-K Counts Program for qualified families in Armstrong,... Read more

The Mars Area School District is holding a fundraiser this week as well as a hiring event. Mars Area Primary Center students are encouraged to particulate in a Lucky Ducks contest all week t... Read more

The Slippery Rock University College of Liberal Arts along with History and Music Departments are sponsoring a free program later this week to continue the memory of the Holocaust. The annua... Read more

(UPDATE 3/6 2:00 p.m.) Law enforcement has released updated information about the apparent murder-suicide that included both Butler County and Illinois. According to State Police, 67-year-ol... Read more

(UPDATE 3/6 2:00 PM) Local police are updating their investigation involving recent fraud. After receiving about 20 reports of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards belonging to local people wit... Read more