An initiative to bring internet to northern Butler County is taking the next step. Armstrong hosted a groundbreaking event was held yesterday to celebrate the $16 million public private part... Read more
Residents of Center Township will see water system infrastructure improvements as a result of a low-interest loan through the state. Pennsylvania American Water Company has been approved for... Read more
The death of two teens that happened 23 years ago today still remains one of Butler County’s biggest mysteries. It was back on July 17, 2002 when Seneca Valley High School students Scott Fos... Read more
It was another afternoon and evening of heavy rain for Butler County. Rain started moving in around 1:30 p.m. yesterday and it continued well into the evening. The National Weather Service i... Read more
A Butler man has been charged and placed in prison after he allegedly assaulted a police officer while eluding arrest. The incident happened Monday at the corner of North Bluff and West Locu... Read more
Summertime events have led to a big surge in visitors to Butler County. Experience Butler County says an estimated 200,000 visitors have traveled to Butler for four major events so far this... Read more
A local company will receive state funding to continue the transition to vehicles that use natural gas. The PA Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded an Alternative Fuel Inc... Read more
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after an overnight crash. The accident happened just after midnight on Route 422 in Summit Township, in between Geibel Road and Carbon Center Ro... Read more
Billions of dollars in investments into technology are coming to Pennsylvania. The announcements were made during the energy summit at Carnegie Mellon University yesterday. Over $90 billion... Read more
Slippery Rock Borough Police are continuing to investigate a series of recent vehicle break-ins while advising residents to take precautions. According to a recent Facebook post, numerous ve... Read more
A local state representative is offering more insight as to why she voted against the state budget. Republican State Representative Marci Mustello of Butler voted “no” on the $50.6 billion b... Read more
The father of Karns City football player Mason Martin will tell the story of their journey since his son was severely injured almost two years ago. The event is called “I Believe” and it wil... Read more
A bill has been introduced in Congress to move an office that’s in the Department of Energy. Multiple Congressmen from Western PA have proposed moving the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon... Read more
A portion of New Castle Street in Slippery Rock is closed this morning. Dispatchers say an oversized load sheared a utility pole and knocked down wires onto the road just after 6 a.m. No one... Read more
A couple of administrators in the Butler Area School District will switch places to begin next school year. Senior High School Assistant Principal Alicia Beighley will oversee Connoquenessin... Read more
Crews responded to the scene of a motorcycle accident in Adams Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before noon for an accident between a car and motorcycle at the... Read more
Cranberry Township firefighters say they were able to test new technology and equipment that will be utilized to help with rescue missions. Crews were called to help find a woman who was los... Read more
Staff at a local state park will lead guests on a unique event later this week. On Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. staff at Moraine State Park will share highlights of the park’s history with... Read more
Butler County Commissioners say all of the requirements have been met in order for two local groups to receive reimbursements for projects. Both the Harmony Fire District and Butler Memorial... Read more
Pennsylvania’s Department of State continues to make changes to ensure that no votes are discarded due to unintentional errors. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt recently announced th... Read more
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