Multiple Fire Stations were called to a trailer fire in Summit Twp. early this morning. The call came into 911 at 5:30 am for a fire with entrapment at 115 Rustic Ridge Road. Avoid the area... Read more
The YMCA is looking for kids to get active later today. They are hosting a special event for National Healthy Kids Day this afternoon from 3-6 p.m. The event will feature 15 local vendors, a... Read more
Crews are on the scene of an accident this morning on Route 8 in Butler Township. The single vehicle accident happened after 7 a.m. near the former Days Inn. Dispatchers say a car was coming... Read more
There is still time for individuals and businesses from the private sector to submit proposals for transportation projects to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT’s Office... Read more
A new event is happening next week that celebrates the history of Butler County. In fact, it’s called Butler County History Day and is sponsored by the county’s Tourism and Convention Bureau... Read more
Butler County Commissioners say it may have been the rise in pay, but there has been more interest in lifeguarding positions at Alameda Waterpark. After a shortage of workers last year, the... Read more
Another outbreak of the avian flu in domestic birds was reported in Pennsylvania. It happened at a commercial egg laying facility in Lancaster County. According to the U.S. Department of Agr... Read more
Local municipalities will be participating in a nationwide event this weekend to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. On Saturday, the Butler Township Police Department will part... Read more
PennDOT is once again looking for high schools who would like to participate in their ‘Paint the Plow’ program. The art showcase began seven years ago in Cambria County and has now expanded... Read more
There’s still time to help a local child with an effort to fight homelessness in our community. Mars Area School District first grader Ashlynd Warba is taking action to help local people dea... Read more
For the third time in less than a month, another accident happened at the intersection of Route 8 and Branchton Road. Dispatchers say the two vehicle crash happened this morning just before... Read more
There is a winner of the Powerball jackpot. Lottery officials say a single winning ticket was sold in Arizona. The winner will cash in on the $473.1 million jackpot. Stronger than expected s... Read more
An Allegheny County man wanted on child exploitation charges was arrested last night in Butler County. According to our news partners at WPXI, police were searching for 59-year-old Frank Der... Read more
The Butler County Treasurer is reminding residents of some municipalities that the county real estate tax deadline is approaching. For those in… Butler City Callery Borough Connoquenessing B... Read more
A Pittsburgh Pirate and Mars Area High School graduate visited Mars Area Primary Center on Wednesday to meet with students at his old elementary school. Students in kindergarten and first gr... Read more
Mail-in ballots are on their way to voters in Butler County. The commissioners estimated that more than 10,000 voters in the county have requested the ballots. The deadline for the ballots t... Read more
Local firefighters are warning residents to be careful when charging lithium ion batteries. In a statement, the Harmony Fire District said they were recently called to a garage fire earlier... Read more
A bill has passed the State House that would give children who attend low performing public schools financial assistance to move to a private or religious school. Specifically, this bill is... Read more
Police have provided more information about a crash that happened last week that left one person with serious injuries. The accident happened last Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. on I-79 in Jacks... Read more
April is Donate Life Month, and state officials are encouraging people to become organ donors. It’s becoming a popular option for Pennsylvanians as more than 5 million residents have opted t... Read more
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