The police chief of Penn Township is advancing to the general election as the next district magistrate of the Saxonburg area Jack D. Ripper defeated Chris Bauman in the race to succeed retir... Read more

A Butler native who played a role in creating memorable nationwide marketing campaigns has died. Carl Yankowski passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend. He was a Butler Seni... Read more

Nearly 50 new state troopers are joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation over the weekend. The 166th cadet class was honored in Hershey this weekend. Go... Read more

Volunteers are needed later this week to participate in training for a local attraction. “Gristmill Greeter Volunteer Training” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday at McConnell... Read more

Work is scheduled to move forward at an intersection in the Harrisville area. Butler County officials received bids for work to happen at the intersection of Route 8 and Route 58—which is al... Read more

Local business people are welcome to attend a networking event to be held later this week. The Butler County Young Professionals and Butler Collaborative for Families May Mixer is scheduled... Read more

Law enforcement is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred over the weekend in Franklin Township. According to State Police, shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday troopers were dispatched t... Read more

Voters in the county are heading to the polls today to cast their ballot for a number of local races. Polls open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. There will be races for school board, loca... Read more

One person was injured in a pedestrian versus vehicle accident in the City of Butler Monday afternoon. The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of West New Castle Street. Det... Read more

The Mars Area School District is promoting a substitute principal to a full-time position. Jessica Semler will take over as the principal of Mars Area Primary Center next year. She was servi... Read more

Drivers in Center Township may have to change their commute for the next couple of days. A portion of North Benbrook Road will be shut down starting today in order to replace a culvert pipe.... Read more

A Mercer County man is facing charges for allegedly intimidating a witness ahead of a trial for sexual assault. Shane Slicker of Findley Township was arrested back in March for sexually assa... Read more

Two local attorneys are vying to become the next judge on the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. Terri Schultz is an assistant district attorney with Butler County. She began her law caree... Read more

As local pools get ready for opening day, there are still opportunities for lifeguarding jobs. The Alameda Waterpark and SEBCO pool are still looking for applicants to be lifeguards this sum... Read more

No major injuries happened in a rollover crash late last week in Jefferson Township. The two vehicle accident happened Friday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Saxonburg Road... Read more

More information has been released on a two car crash that occurred late last week in Winfield Township. According to State Police, 67-year-old William George of Tarentum was traveling on No... Read more

A bartender is facing charges after she was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a local venue. According to our news partners at WPXI, 26-year-old Cheyenne Page is accused of steal... Read more

Two people are in custody in connection to a fatal stabbing and shooting that happened nearly two years ago. Police were called to a home on College Street in the City of Butler back on Dece... Read more

With spring and warm weather comes prom season, and several local schools will offer the traditional event to students this weekend. The Butler Senior High School Prom will take place today... Read more

A bill that would create harsher penalties for distracted driving is advancing in the state senate. Senator Rosemary Brown says the bill would prohibit the use of hand held cell phones while... Read more