The public is invited to attend a free event to hear from a local author. The South Butler Community Library is hosting Julie Tulba, who will read from her most recent book at 6:30 p.m. Thur... Read more
A pair from Lawrence County is out thousands of dollars following a scam involving a dog. State police say the victim contacted a person earlier this month who claimed to be selling two dogs... Read more
Today marks the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40 day span observed by many Christian religions leading up to Easter. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the pl... Read more
A group of lawmakers in Harrisburg are proposing to lower the age for teens to get behind the wheel. The bill comes two state representatives who say the state’s legal driving age should be... Read more
The young girl who was hit by a vehicle near Mars Middle School has returned home. According to her family’s social media, Paige Lauten was able to leave the hospital this weekend and return... Read more
Today marks 38 years since the disappearance of a local child in a case that remains unsolved. On February 22nd 1985, eight-year-old Cherrie Mahan was dropped off at her bus stop after going... Read more
Motorists who travel through Cranberry Township may experience delays today due to road work. Starting at 7 a.m. crews will be working on the slow lane of Route 19 southbound between Glen Ed... Read more
Authorities are providing more information about a shooting that occurred earlier this month in the city of Butler. Butler City Police have an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Michael Collins... Read more
Some state officials are proposing a new idea to make use of abandoned mine lands. The Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a study to look at the feasibility of using some o... Read more
One man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital Tuesday morning after a workplace accident. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. at Badger Industries in Zelienople. According to dispatchers,... Read more
The spring-like weather has many thinking ahead to warmer months. But, spring is also known for the wet weather and travel experts are reminding drivers this is a good time to check your tir... Read more
There was plenty of dancing over the weekend in Penn State, but now students have reason to celebrate. This was the 51st year of the THON weekend dance marathon at State College. When the 46... Read more
Cranberry Township has narrowed down the choices for residents to choose a name for a snowplow again this year. After receiving dozens of suggestions in their second annual “Name That Snowpl... Read more
Two local men are behind bars following a drug bust last week in Adams Township. Officers with the Butler County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Saturday in the 100 block of Mai... Read more
Butler Township is continuing to move forward with the first phase of plans for recreation property at Pullman Business Park. After hearing from Butler Township Manager Tom Knights at their... Read more
Crews were on the scene of a crash Monday morning in Oakland Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 9 a.m. for a rollover in the 700 block of Chicora Road (... Read more
Butler County is scheduling a number of electronic and hazardous waste recycling days this year. The county agreed to a contract with a new provider to offer the service a handful of times t... Read more
It’s been over a month since the State House met as a group, but now they are set to return to session Tuesday. After spending the initial days selecting a new speaker of the house, Democrat... Read more
Butler County and surrounding areas are working to address equitable and affordable access to high-speed broadband internet. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission recently hosted a Region... Read more
Ground has broken on a new local fast food restaurant in Butler. Crews have been working in the Greater Butler Mart as a new Taco Bell is readied for construction. In addition to the Taco Be... Read more
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