Mars Area Elementary School students in kindergarten through 6th grade will get to participate in literacy theme days this week. In recognition of the Scholastic Book Fair, Monday has been n... Read more

Hundreds of residents in the city of Butler experienced a power outage Friday. Around 800 customers of West Penn Power, mostly in Butler City, were left without power around 11 a.m. Crews we... Read more

A man avoided injuries after his truck went down an embankment and into a creek earlier this week. Police say this crash happened just after 6 a.m. Monday on McBride Road in Brady Township.... Read more

An event this weekend to benefit local firefighters will include fierce competition as well as delicious food and drink. The Butler Moose Lodge 64 is hosting a Pasta Dinner as well as Bar Ol... Read more

A mile-long walk tomorrow at Alameda Park will offer kids a wide range of Halloween activities for kids. Butler County Parks and Recreation is hosting the Monster Mile from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.... Read more

Those looking to get an early jump on some holiday shopping are invited to attend a show this weekend. A Craft Bazaar is taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harrisville Volunt... Read more

A fall-themed workshop for youth affected by the death of a loved one and their caregivers will be held this weekend. Concordia Lutheran Ministries’ Good Samaritan Hospice is holding a “Pump... Read more

The public is invited to attend a community prayer gathering in downtown Butler this weekend. First Church is partnering with a few other local churches as well as the Butler County Drug and... Read more

Last weekend the Butler Cultural District made its debut, highlighting the arts community in Butler. The district is sponsored in part by the Butler Rotary Club, who is announcing the winner... Read more

A portion of Freedom Road in Cranberry Township will be closed once again this weekend. Work is set to begin at midnight Saturday on the westbound portion of Freedom Road in between Haine Sc... Read more

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Butler Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after 5 p.m. for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on South D... Read more

Cooler weather and shorter days are now here—and that means so are the number of deer-related crashes. According to AAA, deer-vehicle collisions begin to spike in October and peak during Nov... Read more

Democratic Congressional candidate Dan Pastore will make a stop in Butler County tonight. The Erie County businessman will be holding a town hall at the VFW in Evans City beginning at 6 p.m.... Read more

Butler City Council has taken another major step this morning in approving the multi-million dollar sale to the Pennsylvania American Water Company. At their Thursday meeting, Council voted... Read more

A man who survived a suicide attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge is scheduled to make an appearance next week in Butler. Kevin Hines will present two free public lectures next Monday (Oct. 17... Read more

The continued financial recovery of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler has allowed for another employee raise. At their meeting Thursday, the Authority board unanimously appro... Read more

The Knoch School District has agreed to a new contract with the union representing 22 support employees. At their meeting Wednesday night, school board members approved a new three year agre... Read more

A two vehicle accident this morning on I-79 is causing delays for drivers. The accident happened around 6:45 a.m. near mile marker 82 in the northbound lane, which is just south of the Evans... Read more

An annual event at a local school district will again raise funds for breast cancer research. Students at the Mars Area School District will participate in the ‘Hats For Heroes’ fundraiser o... Read more

The eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are now shut down following an early morning accident. The highway is closed in between the New Castle and Cranberry exits. Dispatchers say t... Read more