A local organization is holding an event for grandparents raising grandchildren later this week in Butler. Case managers, social workers, agency leaders, and other caregivers of children are... Read more

Flu season is fast approaching and VA Butler Healthcare is offering help to local veterans. A series of ‘Fall Flu Clinics’ begins on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Castle Road facil... Read more

The Butler County Suicide Coalition and Butler VA Healthcare are screening a film as part of Suicide Awareness Prevention Month later this week. The Kevin Hines documentary titled “The Rippl... Read more

There’s still time for residents in neighboring Armstrong County to reserve a spot at a dinner planned for next month. The Armstrong County Community Foundation is holding its annual dinner... Read more

An investigation is ongoing into an early morning farmhouse fire in Mercer County that claimed multiple lives. Just after midnight Friday morning, a motorist called 911 to report a farmhouse... Read more

Crews were on the scene of a crash on I-79 in the Cranberry Township area. The one car accident happened Friday around 7:30 a.m. in the northbound lane just before the Route 228 exit. Detail... Read more

Three Butler County employees were recognized for their exceptional customer service during an event Wednesday night in Zelienople. Jim Crawford of Thoma’s Meat Market received a $500 first... Read more

A new bill that advocates say will cut red tape for seniors enrolled in Medicare is a step closer to becoming law. Republican Mike Kelly of Butler helped lead the effort to create the legisl... Read more

New research shows that no-till farming may also be helping fight climate change. A recent study by Penn State found that utilizing no-till farming may have emitted less nitrous oxide gas co... Read more

Fees have increased this year for fish and boating licenses, but that may be on hold if new legislation passes. Fishing licenses now cost $23.50 compared to the previous $21. A boating title... Read more

It’s been another roller coaster ride this week on Wall Street. Tuesday this week saw the Dow Jones Industrial drop more than 1,250 points and the S&P 500 fall over four percent. We spok... Read more

Anyone interested in helping at McConnells Mill State Park will have an opportunity this weekend but visitors to Moraine State Park should be aware of a traffic pattern change. Volunteers ar... Read more

Police are searching for more information on an accident that left one home with a damaged front yard. The accident happened last Sunday evening around 7:30 p.m. at a home in the 400 block o... Read more

Former State Representative Jeff Pyle has died after a long battle with cancer. Pyle was the longtime representative of the 16th Legislative District, which included parts of Buffalo and Win... Read more

Butler City Council is expected to vote on a motion next week that would leave the lights on later at several Butler City parks. Council discussed the proposal at their agenda setting meetin... Read more

A local organization is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser this weekend. The Prospect Community Library Bookends group is holding a Buckwheat Bonanza Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon behi... Read more

Motorists should be aware of roadwork planned for Thursday which will result in a couple of local road closures. Crews are working on a storm water project and restoring asphalt on a portion... Read more

Work on North Boundary Road in Cranberry Township could cause drivers a delay this morning. Crews will be working on removing trees between Marshall Road roundabout and North Boundary Park.... Read more

Governor Tom Wolf is highlighting an effort to help older Pennsylvanians in need of food. The Senior Food Box Program was facing the possibility of having its approved caseload decreased, bu... Read more

The public is invited to enjoy an outdoor activity at Moraine State Park later this week. A kayaking adventure called Wetlands and Wildlife Paddle will be presented on Friday from 1 to 3:30... Read more