Officials with the state Department of Transportation were in Harrisburg testifying about the current state of mass transit. Acting PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says that the number of rid... Read more

One state agency is facing a high number of positions that are currently unfilled. The Department of Corrections has about an 8.5 percent vacancy rate. Acting DOC Secretary Laurel Harry says... Read more

There are still thousands in Butler County without power this morning. This comes after Saturday’s strong storms, which knocked out power to over 16,000 county residents at one point. There... Read more

The power outages are impacting a couple of local schools this morning. Dassa McKinney Elementary in the Moniteau School District is moving to a Flexible Instructional Day. Students are aske... Read more

According to a new study, Butler County saw the most significant growth out of any county in Western Pennsylvania in the last couple of years. The U.S. Census Bureau released new population... Read more

The Pennsylvania Game Commission says there was a nearly 12 percent increase in the deer harvest this past hunting season. The new numbers released showed that Pennsylvania hunters took down... Read more

Over 9,000 customers in Butler County are without power Sunday morning following rain and high winds from earlier this weekend. According to West Penn/First Energy’s online power outage map,... Read more

Authorities are continuing to search for a suspect believed to have been involved in a Saturday morning murder in neighboring Mercer County. According to State Police, authorities were dispa... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is beginning a project in Middlesex and Adams Townships this week. Long-term traffic control along Route 228 for the Three Degree Road Intersect... Read more

Plans for a bridge renovation project in Clay Township will soon be available for public viewing. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, plans displaying the replacement... Read more

A couple of local organizations are coming together this week to inspire, engage, and attract the next generation of manufacturers. The first Butler Manufacture Day Showcase is planned to ta... Read more

With Easter only a week away, more local groups are planning seasonal events. First, the Mars Area High School Student council will host their annual Spring Eggs-travaganza beginning at 11:3... Read more

Butler County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a pet vaccination clinic Saturday. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alameda Park Garage. A doctor will be on hand to pro... Read more

Those interested in purchasing a pass to Cranberry Township’s Waterpark still have the opportunity to secure a discounted rate. Today is the final day that 2023 season daily passes for the p... Read more

A local businessman and longtime active member of the community has died. Earnest “Ernie” Taylor died Thursday morning. He was known by many as Ernie the Chicken King while running the chick... Read more

At least one person was seriously injured in an accident Thursday afternoon on Route 8 South. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after 5 p.m. for a crash near the Dollar... Read more

The owner of a Cranberry Township auto repair shop is facing more charges along with new accusations from customers. Just two days after the initial round of charges, Cranberry Township Poli... Read more

An annual event for the Butler Area School District is happening Saturday that highlights students artistic skills. The Fine Arts and Beyond Showcase—also known as the FAB Showcase—is back a... Read more

The banking industry has been in the spotlight over the last few weeks following the fallout over the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank. However, the stock market overall has not been impac... Read more

Officials in the Seven Fields Borough say they are continuing to look at ways to reshape their police department. Following the resignations of a couple full-time officers, the borough was l... Read more