Butler County is partnering with an organization that will aim to expand broadband coverage. There is $1.16 billion in funding available for broadband expansion in Pennsylvania. In an effort... Read more
Butler County is joining a study that will look at how to improve EMS services in the western part of county. The group consists of eight municipalities, two EMS providers, and now Butler Co... Read more
Work crews continue to make progress on the construction project at the Knoch High School campus. According to an update from construction managers, the project remains on schedule as the ro... Read more
Legislation put forward by a local lawmaker that would streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will be signed into law. Senat... Read more
One of the oldest traffic signals in Cranberry Township will soon be replaced. The emergency signal on Route 19 at the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company will now be replaced. Townshi... Read more
Preparations are almost complete for Homecoming festivities at Slippery Rock University. A pep rally on the Quad is planned for 2 p.m. today with this year’s theme of “Rock Vegas”. Friday ev... Read more
A heavy police presence was in a City of Butler neighborhood earlier this morning. State police confirmed that they executed a search warrant this morning in the 500 block of Third Street on... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library will present a story of transformation and healing after tragedy at an upcoming event. Through a partnership with WQED, the library is screening and discussing... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly joined colleagues to commemorate 100 years of U.S.-Irish diplomatic relations. Kelly serves as a co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus. Earlier this... Read more
A local organization is inviting residents to an upcoming fundraising event in Cranberry Township. The Cranberry Sunrise Rotary is hosting a Trivia Night on Thursday at the Cranberry Elks Lo... Read more
Slippery Rock University is celebrating national LGBTQ+ History Month with numerous events and activities over the next several weeks. The goal of LGBTQ+ History Month is to celebrate the co... Read more
The Mars Area School Board has decided to join a couple of lawsuits. After hearing from solicitor Tom King of Dillon, McCandless, King, Coulter, and Graham Tuesday night, board members appro... Read more
Another donation drive is taking place this week to help people suffering from Hurricane Helene in Avery, North Carolina. The South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department is looking to collect ne... Read more
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges in Butler County after stealing checks and cashing them in for thousands of dollars. Middlesex Township Police received a call in early May from a man who... Read more
The Mars Area School Board continues to work through the process of an expansion project at their elementary school. At their meeting Tuesday night, board members heard from a representative... Read more
As the United States of America nears its 250th celebration in 2026 the Commonwealth and the country have taken the first steps in the planning of that celebration with the planting of Lib... Read more
Police are providing more information on a crash that shut down the Pennsylvania Turnpike Sunday afternoon. State police say 36-year-old Andrew Graney of Evans City was speeding in the eastb... Read more
The public is invited to join the Grapevine Center for an upcoming event to honor members of the community who have been lost in the past year. As part of mental health awareness week the Gr... Read more
The National Weather Service says there were no tornados in Sunday night’s storms. Both northern and southern portions of Venango County received tornado warnings Sunday. The National Weathe... Read more
A Saxonburg man has been placed in the Butler County Prison for allegedly raping a child. Penn Township Police received a Childline report in August and began to investigate that 48-year-old... Read more
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