Butler County has adopted a new policy for what is known as “ballot curing.” Officials say that policy will now allow mail-in ballots with fixable mistakes, like writing the wrong date or no... Read more

As local health care facilities are dropping mask mandates, Butler Health System is still requiring staff to keep theirs on. According to Butler Health System Infectious Disease Director Dr.... Read more

The curtain is set to rise on the final production of the Butler Little Theatre season this weekend. Starting Friday night, “The Book of Will” hits the stage. It tells the story of two aging... Read more

Anyone interested in enjoying the beauty of nature will have an opportunity later this week at a local park. McConnells Mill State Park is hosting a Wildflower Woods Hike on Friday from 6 to... Read more

Many local officials are set to meet Butler business leaders later this week for the annual Legislative Update Breakfast. The event Friday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Steamfitters Event Cent... Read more

As finals week winds down, Butler County Community College is also revving up for their summer semester. The college is offering nearly 160 courses for the summer sessions, which includes bo... Read more

Multiple crews were called to battle an intense mobile home fire Wednesday afternoon in Brady Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after noon for heavy smoke coming... Read more

Fire crews in Saxonburg were sent on a unique rescue mission last evening. Firefighters were called after three ducklings had fallen into a storm drain. According to a Facebook post, crews w... Read more

With finals week underway, many students can find the time stressful. But at Slippery Rock University, officials are trying out a new way to help students handle the stress during this time... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is introducing legislation that he says will open more opportunities for students to enter higher education. The Tax Free Pell Grants Act expands the usage of Pell Gra... Read more

The Butler VA Health Care System will host a town hall meeting later this week. The meeting is set for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center Auditorium on North Duffy Roa... Read more

Legislation put forward by a local lawmaker to expand school choice and flexibility will not become law. Republican State Representative Aaron Bernstine’s amendment to an education bill bein... Read more

Dozens gathered at the state police headquarters in Butler yesterday to honor fallen officers. May 2nd marks the anniversary of when the state police force was created in Pennsylvania. Troop... Read more

While the calendar says May, it surely hasn’t felt like it to start the month. Yesterday, Butler resident dealt with cold and damp conditions. In fact, the National Weather Service says Tues... Read more

An event set for early next week looks to give local residents a chance to learn more about job opportunities. A career and resource fair will be held next Monday on BC3’s main campus. Many... Read more

A local medical provider is planning to build a new and larger facility in Butler Township. The Butler Township Planning Commission has recommended conditional approval to a land development... Read more

A local man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 38-year-old Joshua McKenzie will serve eight years in prison follow... Read more

Butler Township Commissioner Dave Zarnick recently attended Lobby Days in Harrisburg where he met with State Senator Scott Hutchison and Representative Marci Mustello. Zarnick serves on the... Read more

A popular brand of flour is issuing a volunteer recall. Four types of Gold Medal all-purposed flour were recalled due to concerns over possible salmonella contamination. The products include... Read more

The state House and Senate has passed a bill that would designate a new state holiday. The bills would make Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, an official state holiday. The bills passed... Read more