September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging residents to take action. Officials say last year more than 40% of Americans, or about 130 million people,... Read more
Two men are facing charges after an elaborate smash-and-grab scheme that began in Cranberry Township. The investigation began in mid-August at the township’s Community Park after a number of... Read more
A Kittanning man who was facing numerous charges for violent sexual assaults, is now in police custody. Our news partners at WPXI report that police arrested 24-year-old Zachary Baum just be... Read more
A Grove City man who pleaded guilty to his role in the death of 30 animals at his home will now head to prison. 54-year-old Phillip Schaefer was sentenced to three months to two years in pri... Read more
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official has reached a deal with another pharmaceutical company for fueling the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Josh Shapiro and six other attorneys gene... Read more
A new heart doctor has joined the Butler Health System. Dr. Abdallah Naddaf is the newest member of the BHS Heart Team specializing in vascular surgery. Dr. Naddaf graduated from American Un... Read more
Following a court ruling, police in Pennsylvania can now pull a driver over if any part of their license plate is not visible. An appellate court judge made the ruling late last week. It als... Read more
Local educators are invited to take advantage of a special offer in recognition of the beginning of a new school year. Participating Dunkin Restaurants are thanking teachers with a free medi... Read more
A local man is facing charges as a result of a hit and run crash last week. According to Butler Township Police, the incident occurred last Wednesday (8/24) in the parking lot of the Lyn Mar... Read more
Police are searching for a man accused of violent sexual assault in neighboring Armstrong County who is considered highly dangerous. According to State Police, 24-year-old Zachary William Ba... Read more
A new sign and system in Cranberry Township aims to make it safer for pedestrians to walk in the community. It’s called an Actuated Pedestrian Crossing system and it’s installed in between N... Read more
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day and there will be an event happening later this evening to mark the occasion. Members of the community can gather beginning at 7 p.m. tonight at... Read more
A couple from Summit Township is facing dozens of charges for animal cruelty and child endangerment after police found her home in deplorable shape. Police executed a search warrant yesterda... Read more
The former chief of the Harmony Fire District has died. Neal Nanna passed away earlier this week at an area hospital. Nanna was a life member of the Harmony Fire District, including serving... Read more
There’s been a big jump in local patients hospitalized with COVID. According to Butler Memorial Hospital, they were treating 22 patients for the coronavirus as of Monday morning. That’s up c... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf was in the Pittsburgh area yesterday continuing his push to give direct payments to state residents. Wolf says the plan would give $2,000 to residents who earn less than $8... Read more
While many are enjoying the final days of summer, it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Entries are now being accepted for the 2022 Spirit of Christmas Parade in Downtow... Read more
Local residents are invited to attend a free program this week to hear about legal services. The Butler Area Public Library will host an attorney with Neighborhood Legal Services for a Finan... Read more
A local lawmaker will convene an informational meeting today to discuss threats to the National Electric Grid. State Representative and Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy... Read more
President Joe Biden is expected to make a trip to Pittsburgh this upcoming weekend. The President is reportedly stopping in town for Labor Day. Biden has a history with visiting the Steel Ci... Read more
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