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
A recent state house committee hearing focused on struggles that face emergency services providers in Pennsylvania. Donald Dereamus is a board member with the Ambulance Association of Pennsy... Read more
Authorities are investigating a case of identity theft that occurred last week in Donegal Township. According to State Police, a 19-year-old woman reported that she discovered that her Socia... Read more
One man lost a leg and was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash yesterday afternoon. The accident happened around 3 p.m. on Route 422 westbound near Moraine State Park. State polic... Read more
Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday after an accident in Franklin Township. State police say 79-year-old Terry Dumbaugh of Slippery Rock was driving northbound on Country Club Roa... Read more
PennDOT is continuing to evaluate the landslide and repairs on Meridian Road. According to a PennDOT spokesperson, one of the options they are considering as a permanent fix would be to shif... Read more
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to talk about parks in Butler County. The usual park advisory board meeting is being moved up an hour to allow more time for public comment. The meeting wi... Read more
The Western District of Pennsylvania has a new Acting United States Attorney. Former First Assistant Troy Rivetti was named to the position for our local district which includes the 25 most... Read more
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