A new statewide grant aims to better support survivors of sexual violence. A $2.5 million federal grant was awarded to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to establish a sta... Read more
The head of a Pennsylvania agency is stepping down from the position after being asked to reapply. The head of the Office of Consumer Advocate, Patrick Cicero, has resigned saying that new A... Read more
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and IUP have agreed to a new partnership that will give students real-world experience. The hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement f... Read more
After last year’s Butler City fireworks display took place on July 5th, Council is preparing for the next two celebrations. Council approved a two-year contact with Peak Pyro Productions in... Read more
The Department of Human Services is launching a text alert to warn Pennsylvanians of SNAP fraud caused by card skimming. The fraud occurs at point-of-sale machines where a skimming device is... Read more
First responders were busy yesterday afternoon after icy conditions led to a number of crashes across the county. Mixed precipitation moved into the area starting around 2 p.m. yesterday, wh... Read more
Northern areas of Butler County dealt with snowy conditions yesterday, which led to a tractor trailer crashing into the Allegheny River. Dispatchers say the accident happened yesterday aroun... Read more
Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a crash late last week in Penn Township. The accident happened around 9 p.m. Friday on Route 8 South near the entrance to The Mansio... Read more
Three people were injured after a head-on crash in Center Township last week. State police say the accident happened Friday around 4 p.m. on Route 38 when a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Set... Read more
Butler County Community College is repairing their fire training burn building. College officials say the project is underway to replace haydite blocks that are designed to help withstand fl... Read more
A man accused of selling cocaine in Lawrence County will spend more than three years in prison after being sentenced this past week. 33-year-old Glenn Samuels of New Castle was sentenced to... Read more
Pennsylvania saw a record-high voter turnout for the 2024 general election. The Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said 77% of registered voters cast a ballot in November, making it th... Read more
Our news exchange partners at WPXI report that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, according to his handlers, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather. A massive crowd was on hand to hear the... Read more
Crews are on the scene of a rollover accident involving a school van in Clinton Township. The crash happened just before 7 a.m. in the 400 block of Coal Hollow Road, not far from Ekastown Ro... Read more
Police are providing more information on a crash that is now leading to DUI charges for a Parker man. Police were called to Route 422 and Eagle Mill Road for a four-vehicle crash just before... Read more
A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly stole and killed a woman’s dog. Police were first called to a home in Butler City to investigate a burglary on January 5. There was no sign... Read more
Butler City Council is moving some of the funds from the proceeds of the sale of the BASA assets. At their forum meeting Thursday night, Council approved moving $32.5 million from the NexTie... Read more
The apartment building where three people died earlier this month in the city of Butler has been condemned. The City’s Code Enforcement Officer confirmed that a Notice of Violation was issue... Read more
With rain moving into the area, those who live near rivers, creeks, and streams should stay vigilant of ice jams. This happens when ice is broken in body of waters and the water then pushes... Read more
The Butler City Police Department will be getting two more new vehicles in the near future. Butler City Council has approved the purchase of two 2025 Ford Interceptor 4-door all wheel drive... Read more
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